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Atletico Madrid's chances of retaining their La Liga title suffered a blow as they were held at home by Valencia to slip seven points behind new leaders Barcelona. Koke fired Atletico into a first-half lead as Diego Simeone's side chased...

Carlo Ancelotti says he will not change the "identity" of his Real Madrid side, despite the poor form of his strikers. Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale have struggled of late, with Real having failed to score from open...

The Football Association has banned Manchester United's Jonny Evans for six games and Newcastle's Papiss Cisse for seven matches for spitting. Defender Evans, 27, had denied the charge which related to an incident with striker Cisse in the Red Devils'...

Real Madrid were unable to increase their advantage at the top of La Liga after they were beaten by Athletic Bilbao at San Mames. Veteran Athletic striker Aritz Aduriz, 30, put the hosts ahead with a header from Mikel Rico's...

Villa into first FA Cup semi-final since 2010 Semi-finals to be played at Wembley Villa enjoy back-to-back wins against Baggies Pitch invasion before final whistle - reaction Aston Villa sealed a place in the FA Cup semi-final and a first trip to Wembley...

Giroud scores fifth goal in five games Sanchez with first goal since January Charlie Austin scores 15th of campaign QPR faded after strong first-half display Arsenal produced an impressive second-half display to beat QPR in a fourth consecutive Premier League win and consolidate...

Barca to face Athletic Bilbao in Copa del Rey final Neymar double and Suarez seal win Busquets injured by horror tackle Bilbao beat Espanyol to reach 30 May final Barcelona will meet Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey final after Luis Suarez...

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association following the match against Hull City on Tuesday. The charge relates to kicking a water bottle as he was sent to the stands in the 35th...

Barcelona defender Dani Alves is close to signing a pre-contract agreement at an unnamed club, according to the player's agent. The Brazil international, who has been linked with several top European clubs including Manchester United, is out of contract at...

Striker Jelle Vossen is bracing himself for 11 cup finals as Middlesbrough attempt to make their Premier League dream a reality. Vossen's goal sealed a 3-0 victory over Millwall on Tuesday evening which sent the Teessiders back to the top...