Argentina beat Brazil, Portugal beat Spain in friendly matches

Portugal defeated World champions Spain 4-0 and Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 in the friendly football matches that took place yesterday.

Spain suffered their worst defeat for 47 years as Portugal 4-0.

The match held in Lisbon was organised to promote the joint world cup bid of Portugal and Spain.

Argentina overcame Brazil by one goal in a friendly match held at Qatar.

In other matches France beat England 2-1, Norway defeated Ireland 2-1, Netherlands beat Trukey 1-0 while Germany was held in a draw by Sweden 0-0,