Football

Tottenham advanced 3-2 on aggregate against Sheffield United and will play in their first cup final in six years.

Ronaldo has been given a two-match ban following his dismissal for kicking out at an opponent during their La Liga clash with Cordoba.

Inter Milan announced the signing of Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozovic on a two-year loan.

"It's the best option for me. For me it's incredible. I'm ready for a team like this one," said Odegaard.

The two sides are separated by 76 places in the English league and the tie pitches the country's most successful team against the lowest ranked outfit still in the competition.

Germany forward Gomez, scorer of only one Serie A goal this season, struck twice in the first half hour to help Fiorentina beat Atalanta 3-1.

Arsenal have made their first signing of the January transfer window, bringing in Poland youth international Krystian Bielik from Legia Warsaw.

FIFA faces potentially the greatest challenge to its authority since it was formed 111 years ago following the launch of the 'New FIFA Now' coalition of reformists calling for change.

Milan have slumped into a mid-season crisis and coach Filippo Inzaghi is falling into the same trap as predecessors Massimiliano Allegri and Clarence Seedorf.

Arsenal finally ended their streak of poor away performances against top teams as Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud scored to give them 2-0 win.

While Valencia secured a late 3-2 win over Almeria, Espanyol and Rayo Vallecano too notched up last-gasp wins.

Sanchez's scintillating form since arriving in the Premier League could give frugal Wenger belief that Arsenal can find value for money during the January transfer window.

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid - all play their 22nd round of matches on Sunday.

Atletico Madrid progressed to the quarter-finals 4-2 on aggregate where they will meet record winners Barcelona.

Ronaldo's son Cris junior is a Lionel Messi fan the boy's father said after they met up with the Argentina captain at the Ballon D'Or ceremony in Zurich on Monday.

Adrian converted the decisive spot-kick in a penalty shootout against 10-man Everton to send the Londoners into the FA Cup fourth round.