Sport's highest court upheld a ruling that Atletico Madrid must play a Champions League match in an empty stadium because of racist behavior by its fans. Atletico argued that UEFA did not have evidence to prove its fans were racist and violent during a Champions League match on Oct. 1 against French club Marseille.

South Africa coach Joel Santana said recent nightmares are now turning to sweet dreams after an apparent upturn in the fortunes for the 2010 World Cup hosts.