Sporting briefs

ARRESTED: Thirteen Poles have been arrested in Lithuania after trouble involving fans of Legia Warsaw bound for a Europa League match in Latvia. “Thirteen persons were detained in Palanga after reports of drunk hooligans,” Lithuanian police said.

HENRY: Thierry Henry’s stunning second-half strike secured a 1-0 MLS win for the New York Red Bulls against the Chicago Fire. The French striker controlled a diagonal pass on his chest before unleashing a left-footed volley which flew in off the far post in the 71st minute. The victory lifted New York to second place in the standings.

GRECO: Roma midfielder Leandro Greco is being linked with Olym-piakos. “I can say that there is strong interest from Olympiakos,” Greco’s agent Andrea D’Amico revealed. The 26-year-old midfielder is looking for a new club after being told that he is not in the first team plans of new boss Zdenek Zeman.

DEMPSEY: Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has admitted the club have made enquiries about the availability of Fulham forward Clint Dempsey. “Clint is a player we’ve enquired about, it is as simple as that,” said Rodgers. “We’ve spoken with the club to see what the position is. That is where we’re at.”

WILLIAN: Shakhtar Donetsk manager Mircea Lucescu claims his club have shunned a £26m approach from Chelsea for Willian. The Brazilian playmaker has been linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge for some time. “I told Willian he can leave, but only if the right offer is made,” Lucescu said. “Willian was the biggest investment Shakhtar have made in a young player, we have to respect that.”