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are on one yellow card and risk missing a possible semi-final if booked again. Germany’s only consolation as underdogs was summed up by Ballack, who told reporters: "Maybe it’s a good thing for the German team that Portugal should be favourites".

Football: Dominic Fifield blogs on Guangzhou v Chelsea (Guardian Unlimited)
Dominic Fifield: Whoever else arrives in Chelsea's midfield this pre-season, the Blues' shrewdest move may have already taken place

Milan and Blues in denial over world-record £70m Kaka deal (Independent)
Chelsea last night denied having made any formal bid for Milan's dazzling Brazilian midfielder Kaka as the player's representatives talked up the possibility of a move to London. His adviser Diogo Kotscho – not an official Fifa agent – had set the hares running by suggesting: "This is the first time we feel a deal will definitely happen. Because of the situation Milan are in at the moment, the ...

Chelsea new boy Bosingwa gets Premier League tips from Portuguese team-mate Ronaldo (Daily Mail)
Chelsea full-back Jose Bosingwa has been told by Cristiano Ronaldo what to expect in the Premier League but not whether the Portugal team-mates will be facing each other.

Pressure at Chelsea does not faze me, says £16m Bosingwa (Guardian Unlimited)
New Chelsea right-back Jose Bosingwa claimed he would have no trouble settling in at Chelsea

Bosingwa gets tips from Ronaldo (TeamTalk via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)
Chelsea full-back Jose Bosingwa has been told by Cristiano Ronaldo what to expect in the Premier League - but not if they will face each other.Bosingwa, Chelsea's £16.2million summer signing from Porto, would probably be marking Ronaldo if the winger stays at Manchester United rather than move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Moving on and Moving in ... EPL Transfers 2008. (BellaOnline)
The big moves in and out of the English Premier League - Summer Transfers so far.

Joe Cole Ready For Scolari's 'Beautiful' Football (Goal.com)
Luiz Felipe Scolari has been an influential manager at international level and Joe Cole hopes the wily boss can bring some of that international flavour to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea's new Special One (BBC News)
Phil McNulty blogs on Scolari's outstanding first impression

Scolari ready for Chelsea challenge (UEFA News)
Luiz Felipe Scolari said he believes Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba will be key parts of the club's future as the coach, 59, starts a "new challenge" at Chelsea FC.