Barcelona's Neymar struck twice to put the Spanish side in the Champions League final despite a 3-2 loss at Bayern Munich on Tuesday as they progressed 5-3 on aggregate and will face Real Madrid or Juventus next month.
Reigning AFC holders Guangzhou Evergrande of China will face Japan's Emperor's Cup winners Yokohama F.Marinos on Wednesday and Guangzhou are confident to extend their unbeaten run in Japan.
Guangzhou Evergrande coach Marcello Lippi denied the speculation he could still take over the role of Chinese national team coach as the Italian World Cup winning coach prepared his side for their meeting with Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos on Wednesday.
Holders Bayern Munich kept Arsenal at bay to reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-1 aggregate win on Tuesday while Diego Costa scored twice as Atletico Madrid won 4-1 on the night to knock out AC Milan.
The controversy surrounding the transfer of Brazilian Neymar to Barcelona is "unfair" because the Spanish champion has done nothing wrong, club president Josep Maria Bartomeu said on Monday.
Sergio Aguero has a proven scoring record against Barcelona and the Manchester City forward may have a crucial role to play if his side is to upset the odds and reach the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time.
Jose Mourinho insists he would prefer to be in Manchester City in the Premier League title race despite his Chelsea squad moving seven points clear.
Manchester United manager David Moyes hailed the transformation by his players as they bounced back from a Champions League defeat with a 3-0 victory at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.
Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino admitted he is worried about his side's shocking form on the road after it slipped to a 1-0 defeat at Valladolid on Saturday.
Tottenham faces long odds in trying to end 24-year jinx at Stamford Bridge
An immediate return to the Premier League remains Wigan Athletic's priority, but the FA Cup holder is determined to repeat last year's stunning final win over Manchester City when they meet in Sunday's last-eight clash.
Inter Milan owner and president Erick Thohir hailed the capture of Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic but hinted on Thursday the club's rebuilding could continue with a summer purge of ageing stock.
Hong Kong businessman Carson Yeung was sentenced to six years in jail on Friday for money laundering in a high-profile case that law enforcement officials hailed as an important victory to combat money laundering in the global financial hub.
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