Football
Real eliminate Atletico to reach Cup semis
Real Madrid will take on Sevilla in the semi-final stage.
Serie A: Milan split points with Leece
AC Milan conceded a late equalizer in a 1-1 draw at Lecce.
Hercules rout Atletico Madrid 4-1 in La Liga
Hercules pumped in four first-half goals to close the 18th round of the Spanish league.
Tottenham hope to seal Beckham deal by Sunday
He could make his debut against former club Manchester United the following Sunday.
Puyol facing spell out with injury
Barcelona captain Carlos Puyol is facing up to 10 days out with a leg muscle injury.
No rift with Real director, says Mourinho
Mourinho complained that the club were not doing enough to support his criticism of referees.
Ronaldinho agrees terms with Gremio
The 30-year-old began his career with the Porto Alegre outfit.
Donovan rules out Everton comeback
The US midfielder had spent a successful loan spell at Everton last year.
Eto'o claims record fourth African award
The 2010 award came five years after his last triumph.
Mourinho demands Real help to tackle referees
"There were 13 serious mistakes by the referee," Mourinho said after the match.
La Liga: 10-man Real beat Sevilla 1-0
Angel Di Maria threaded a shot from a tight angle on the left flank past goalkeeper Andres Palop.
Inter beats Mazembe to win Club World Cup
Inter Milan won the Club World Cup defeating TP Mazembe 3-0 to end the surprising run by the African champion.
La Liga: Bilbao, Hercules rally to script wins
Also, Sporting Gijon rallied to draw against Levante 1-1 and Racing beat Malorca 1-0.
EPL: Man City trounce West Ham, Everton held
Elsewhere, Aston Villa beat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 and Blackpool won 1-0 at Stoke.
Barca sells shirt advertising space for $ 200 m
This marks the first time in the Catalan team's 111-year history that it will be paid to advertise.
Ancelotti optimistic despite Chelsea's poor run
The Premier League champions have won only two of their last eight games in all competitions.