Football

Fiorentina tore apart Italian rivals AS Roma to reach the Europa League quarter-finals with a 3-0 win that left their opponents' season in tatters.

FIFA spokesman Walter De Gregorio confirmed the date on Thursday, but did not say when the tournament would start.

"We will be facing one of the favourites for the competition, for the title," said Enrique for the Barcelona clash against Manchester City in the Champions League.

Fiorentina piled on the misery for AC Milan by scoring twice in the last 10 minutes as they came from behind to win 2-1.

A Spanish judge decided to send Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu, his predecessor and the club to trial over alleged tax fraud in the signing of Brazil forward Neymar.

Luis Enrique also paid tribute to Barca captain Xavi, who will make a club record-extending 750th appearance if he features against Eibar.

"I think he's touched the referee and that's forbidden in every country, so he has no excuses," said Van Gaal who had little sympathy for Di Maria.

Third-tier Bradford's chances of reaching the FA Cup semifinals at Wembley Stadium remain alive after drawing 0-0 with Reading in the last eight.

AC Milan coach Filippo Inzaghi does not want to blame a perennial injury crisis for his team's indifferent form.

Ashley Young capitalised on a dreadful error by Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul and scored an 89th-minute goal to earn Manchester United a 1-0 win, tightening his team's grip on fourth place.

Mumbai FC fought tooth and nail to rally from a goal down and hold defending champions Bengaluru FC to a 1-1 draw in the I-League football match.

Di Maria is a great player and will rediscover his best form for United after enduring a difficult time of late, captain Rooney said.

Coutinho scored a late winner against City at Anfield for the second straight season as Liverpool dented the champions' chances of hauling in EPL leaders Chelsea.

Sherwood saw his Villa side lose a seventh straight Premier League game on Saturday and then criticised predecessor Lambert for letting the squad to have it too easy.

Mohun Bagan took the top spot in the I-League football standings with an entertaining 4-3 victory over Shillong Lajong FC.

Liverpool's campaign ended as they lost 5-4 on penalties to Besiktas in the Ataturk Stadium on Thursday on a woeful night for British clubs.