Lone Udinese football fan wins hearts in Italy

Mr Brovedani had counted on seeing at least a few other Udinese supporters

A football fan has stolen media attention in Italy after being the only supporter to show up to watch his club play an away game in the top league.

Arsenal 7 V 1 Blackburn

van Persie 2′, 38′, 62′ Oxlade-Chamberlain 40′, 54′ Arteta 51′ Henry 90′

Robin van Persie’s hat-trick, two goals from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Mikel Arteta’s strike and Thierry Henry’s late goal saw Arsenal thump Blackburn.

Arsenal took an early lead through Van Persie’s tap-in but Morten Gamst Pedersen’s free-kick levelled it.

Jack Wilshere suffers injury setback at Arsenal

Jack Wilshere is yet to play a competitive game this season

Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere has suffered a setback in his attempt to recover from an ankle injury sustained in pre-season.

The 20-year-old underwent surgery in September and had hoped to make a return to action in February.

But Gunners manager Arsene Wenger revealed that Wilshere “felt pain again in his ankle” while running, and would see a specialist on Friday.

Reyes seals Sevilla return

Jose Antonio Reyes: Has agreed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Sevilla

Jose Antonio Reyes has left Atletico Madrid and returned to his roots at their Primera Liga rivals Sevilla.

The 28-year-old began his career with Sevilla in 1999 and made close to 100 senior appearances for the club.

Thierry Henry back to Arsenal “progressing”

Henry's last appearance for Arsenal was against PSV Eindhoven in March 2007

Arsenal’s bid to sign Thierry Henry on a two-month loan deal is “progressing”, a senior club source has told BBC Sport.

Negotiations have now begun with Major League Soccer in the US over the player’s release.

Ricky Hatton considered suicide after defeat by Manny Pacquiao

Hatton won 45 of his 47 fights during a 12-year career

Ricky Hatton says depression almost drove him to suicide after he was knocked out by Manny Pacquiao in 2009. In an interview on BBC Radio 5 live, Hatton explained how his life spiralled out of control in a battle with drink and drugs.

The former world champion confirmed his retirement in July and now runs a successful promoting business. But he said: “I was so down, I was crying and breaking out and contemplating suicide.”

Hatton lost to Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas in May 2009 with a brutal second-round knockout. He said: “I was going deeper and deeper into

Floyd Mayweather defends outburst at veteran broadcaster

Mayweather (right) does not regret his post-match interview remarks

Floyd Mayweather has defended his obscene rant at Larry Merchant, during which the boxer told the 80-year-old broadcaster he should be sacked.

The American fighter’s outburst, on live television, led to Merchant responding: “I wish I was 50 years younger and I’d kick your ass.” The exchange took place after Mayweather had knocked out Victor Ortiz to claim the WBC welterweight title.

Cesc Fabregas completes move from Arsenal to Barcelona

Fabregas made 303 appearances for the Gunners, scoring 57 goals

Cesc Fabregas is officially a Barcelona player after signing a five-year contract with the European champions. The former Arsenal captain passed two medicals on Monday and will be unveiled by the club at 1300 BST.

Arsenal will receive a guaranteed £30m transfer fee, with a further £5m dependent on the number of games played and trophies won. Barcelona reported that the buy-out clause on Fabregas’ contract is 200 million euro.

It means the 24-year-old World Cup winner returns to the team he left as a 16-year-old in 2003.

The magic of Cesc Fabregas

Fabregas is expected to complete a £35m move to Barcelona by the weekend

If and when the deal to take Cesc Fabregas from Arsenal to Barcelona is finalised, it will bring to an end one of the longest-running transfer sagas in Premier League history. But while Fabregas will revel in returning to his boyhood club and Barca hail the homecoming of a player they produced, the 24-year-old is sure to be sorely missed by the team and country he departs.

Fabregas arrived in England eight years ago known by precious few outside Catalonia. He leaves as one of the most celebrated footballers on the planet.

Barcelona to complete £35m deal for Fabregas with Nasri next to leave Arsenal

Valencia's midfielder Juan Mata looks set to join Arsenal

Barcelona are certain they have finally succeeded in their long pursuit of Cesc Fabregas with a package worth around £31million. Arsenal were still waiting to receive any such bid but the clamour from reliable Catalan sources suggested a verbal agreement was very close.

And to make matters worse for Arsene Wenger, he also looks set to lose Samir Nasri to Manchester City after a change of heart at the Emirates. The latest Barcelona bid for Fabregas is thought to be a £25.5m transfer fee plus £5.25m of add-ons, depending on the Arsenal captain’s success at the Nou Camp.