Thierry Henry's first-half strike gave Barcelona a valuable away goal and earned his side a 1-1 draw with holders Sevilla in their King's Cup last-16, first leg on Wednesday.
Shaun Wright-Phillips was the hero as holders Chelsea overcame the dismissal of John Obi Mikel to snatch an injury-time winner and a 2-1 victory over Everton in their League Cup semi-final first leg on Tuesday.
World footballer of the year Kaka admitted in an interview to be published Tuesday that he thought about quitting AC Milan last season.
Cameroon's Football Federation has called on Barcelona to immediately release striker Samuel Eto'o so he can join the national squad for the African Nations Cup, which kicks off in Ghana on January 20.
Non-leaguers Havant and Waterlooville might have a trip to Anfield against Liverpool should both win their FA Cup third round replays, following the fourth round draw on Monday.
Real Madrid's Robinho celebrates a goal against Real Zaragoza during their Spanish First Division soccer match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid January 6, 2008. Madrid beats Zaragoza 2-0. [Agencies]
Real Madrid restored their seven-point lead at the top of the Primera Liga and maintained their 100 percent record at the Bernabeu with a ruthlessly efficient 2-0 win over Real Zaragoza on Sunday.
A second-string Arsenal side proved strong enough to secure a 2-0 victory at Championship (second division) club Burnley on Sunday and with it a place in Monday's FA Cup fourth-round draw.
Palermo have issued a hands-off warning to Europe's top clubs over star Brazilian pair Amauri and Simplicio.
Bayern Munich coach Ottmar Hitzfeld is to leave the Bundesliga club at the end of the season when his contract expires, he told local media on Wednesday.
Liverpool were left 12 points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal after Titus Bramble cancelled out a goal from Fernando Torres to earn Wigan Athletic a 1-1 draw at Anfield here on Wednesday.
Japan coach Takeshi Okada is planning to follow the Dutch blueprint of "total football" in a bid to make an impact at the 2010 World Cup.
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