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Spain 10/11 Draw 9/4 Argentina 5/2 Click here to follow us on Twitter! Click here for our special Transfer Centre! Click here for more football headlines! Sevilla winger Jesus Navas has been named in the Spain squad for the upcoming friendly internationals against Argentina and Austria.

Pedro netted twice and Thierry Henry scored his first of the season to set leaders Barcelona on their way to a 4-2 win over Real Mallorca in La Liga on Saturday that kept the champions a point clear of Real Madrid.

David Villa netted his eighth goal of the season as Valencia beat promoted Real Zaragoza 3-1 in La Liga on Sunday to climb into third place.

First-half goals steered Valencia to a 3-1 win over Zaragoza on Sunday, while Sporting Gijon and Athletic Bilbao also picked up victories to maintain their strong early season form in Spain.

Pedro Rodriguez helped Barcelona rediscover its scoring touch Saturday as his two goals led the defending champions to a 4-2 win over Mallorca in the Spanish league.

Deep in the heart of Spanish port city Santander, on the country's north coast, is a homely restaurant called Cambrinus.

Top sports stories from the national newspapers: THE SUN: Pepe Reina has branded Liverpool's European campaign a disgrace.

LIVERPOOL and Spurs will go head to head for the title on Sunday. But it will not be for Premier League glory - the two clubs are going wheel to wheel in the decider of the Superleague Formula motor racing championship.

STEVEN Gerrard has admitted that Liverpool are badly missing the influence of Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso, who quit Anfield for Real Madrid in a 30-million-pound deal in August.

FERNANDO TORRES flies to France today with a hernia problem that will require surgery unless Liverpool can successfully nurse him through a series of must-win games.

Over the past week, the Argentine press had reported that Inter Milan stalwarts Esteban Cambiasso, Walter Samuel, and Javier Zanetti could all return to the National Team, but when Maradona announced the list to face Spain, only Cambiasso's name was present.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has revealed goalkeeper Jose Reina is to be offered a new contract to keep him on Merseyside.

Real close gap on Barca Real Madrid's Brazilian midfielder Kaka reacts during a Liga football match against Getafe at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on October 31, 2009.

Breaking transfer news: Thursday, October 29; Liverpool, Valencia, Manchester United, Arsenal, Porto, Spurs, Watford, Manchester United, Ipswich, Stoke, Burton Albion and Crewe WHAT today's papers are saying .

Spain's Carles Puyol, shown during a training session this month, signed a three-year contract extension.

Reigning FIFA World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo is in the running to retain his title after being named on a 23-man shortlist for this season's award.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez praised his side's character after they ended a run of four straight defeats with a 2-0 win over English champions Manchester United here at Anfield on Sunday.

Football club Barcelona was unbeatable in both Spain and Europe last season and that domination was reflected in the awards ceremony held by the Spanish Football League late on Monday night.

Real Madrid were given a Spanish Cup shock on Tuesday when third division minnows and unheralded city neighbours Alcorcon dished out a 4-0 drubbing to the nine-time European champions.

Barcelona thrashed Zaragoza 6-1 to move three points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the Spanish league on Sunday, helped by a Seydou Keita hat trick and two goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic.