Barcelona's Neymar struck twice to put the Spanish side in the Champions League final despite a 3-2 loss at Bayern Munich on Tuesday as they progressed 5-3 on aggregate and will face Real Madrid or Juventus next month.
NSW's Central Coast Mariners were once again defeated by Chinese giants Guangzhou Evergrande Wednesday night in the Asian Champions League, outclassed by a convincing 3-0 win in China.
FC Seoul, Buriram United, Al Shabab and 2012 finalist Al Ahli advanced to the Asian Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday.
Kashiwa Reysol, Guangzhou Evergrande, Lekhwiya and Esteghlal advanced to the Asian Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Brazil's 21-year-old striker Neymar has agreed in principle to join Barcelona on July 1, according to Brazilian daily O Globo.
Champions Barcelona moved a step closer to matching Real Madrid's La Liga record of 100 points with a 2-1 win over Real Valladolid, that was the prelude to a title party at the Nou Camp on Sunday.
Here is a look at the life and career of former England captain David Beckham who announced his retirement on Thursday.
Reaction to former England captain David Beckham's announcement on Thursday that he is retiring at the end of the French league season.
David Beckham's easy charm and image as a family man will ensure the brand built up by Britain's richest sportsman prosper long after the end of his playing days.
Even as he announced his retirement at the age of 38, four years after his 115th and last cap, David Beckham probably scoured Roy Hodgson's latest England squad for his name, proudly and defiantly "available for selection" to the end.
England's best known footballer David Beckham announced his retirement on Thursday after a career laden with trophies and glamour that had a worldwide impact that went way beyond soccer.
Chelsea won the Europa League final in Amsterdam on Wednesday by beating Benfica 2-1 after a winning goal by Branislav Ivanovic in injury time.
Australia's Central Coast Mariners exceeded expectations in their latest Asian Champions League battle with Chinese favorite Guangzhou Evergrande Wednesday night in front of 9,000 fans at NSW's Bluetongue Stadium.
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