Lyon got a late goal from Miralem Pjanic to knock out Real Madrid while AC Milan were swept aside by Manchester United and Wayne Rooney.

David Beckham hailed Wayne Rooney as among the world's best players as Manchester United put his AC Milan side out of the Champions League.

Reigning champions Pohang Steelers put their AFC Champions League campaign back on track, while former winners Gamba Osaka were held at home.

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez was in forthright mood as he outlined his side?s South Africa 2010 objectives in an exclusive interview with FIFA.com.

The scoring feats of Messrs Bendtner, Crouch and Villa feature in FIFA.com's latest statistical review, along with landmarks for England and River Plate.

Fabio Capello has insisted that he remains happy in his post as England manager and has described the job as the most important challenge of his life.

With the title battles wide open in England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain, FIFA.com would like to find out which five teams you are tipping for glory.

Former Barcelona and Chelsea assistant Henk ten Cate has offered to resign as coach of Dubai's Al Ahli after their 5-0 home defeat to Qatar's Al Sadd.

Teplice took a slim lead at the top of the league standings edging Sparta Prague on goal difference courtesy of a 2-1 defeat of Plzen.

Saudi big guns Al Hilal continued their perfect Champions League start with a 3-1 win over Iran's Mes Kerman, while Al Sadd blitzed UAE champs Al Ahli 5-0.