Sporting briefs

Alves: Real Madrid and Chelsea still want to buy Sevilla right-back Daniel Alves, according to Spanish sports daily Marca. Both sides are prepared to make increased offers to secure the highly-rated Brazilian international before this week's transfer deadline.

TV dispute: A dispute over television rights has led to a late change in the kick-off time of the game between Valencia and Villarreal. The match will now be played at 9 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. today.

Smolarek: Poland forward Ebi Smolarek has signed for Racing Santander. The 26-year-old, who joins Racing from Borussia Dortmund, has signed a four-year deal with the Cantabrians.

Moratti: Inter president Massimo Moratti has told Gazzetta dello Sport that Parma target Adriano may be allowed to leave if it is in his best interests. However, he said, Alvaro Recoba could stay with Inter after all with a two-year contract extension on the table.

Nike vs Adidas: The German team will continue to wear three stripes on their kit rather than a Swoosh after the country's FA (DFB) said it would stick with Adidas as its kit provider and reject a 500 million euros offer from Nike. German firm Adidas has sponsored the national team since it won the first of its three World Cups in 1954.

Solano: Midfielder Nolberto Solano has been recalled by Peru after an absence of more than two years. Solano, 32, was included in a 24-man squad named by new coach Jose Del Solar for next month's friendlies at home to Colombia and Bolivia. Solano last played for his country in June 2005.

Rugby Union: Scotland vs South Africa 3-27.