Koeman agrees to take over as Valencia coach (Reuters)
(adds Valencia quotes)
Home horror for Valencia against five star Real (AFP)
Real Madrid consolidated their lead of the Spanish first division by thrashing hapless Valencia 5-1 on Wednesday, equalling the the heaviest home defeat in the Mediterranean side's history.
Gerrard saves Liverpool's blushes (AFP)
Steven Gerrard saved Liverpool's blushes as Rafa Benitez's side booked their place in the League Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Cardiff on Wednesday.
Roma win derby 3-2, Milan thump Sampdoria (Reuters)
(adds details, byline)
Lyon through to League Cup quarter-finals (Reuters)
(Recasts after Lyon win)
Hearts knock Celtic out of League Cup, Rangers into semis (Reuters)
A late double by Hearts striker
Andrius Velicka earned a 2-0 win to knock Celtic out of the
League Cup on Wednesday while Glasgow rivals Rangers eased into
the semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Motherwell.
Real storm to 5-1 win over sorry Valencia (Reuters)
(Updates after Real Madrid win)
Pele says World Cup "fantastic" event for Brazil (AFP)
Brazilian football legend Pele described as "fantastic" the selection of his country to host the 2014 World Cup.
Aiyegbeni, Anichebe miss squad for Nigeria friendlies (Reuters)
Everton strike pair Yakubu
Aiyegbeni and Victor Anichebe were omitted from Nigeria’s squad
on Wednesday for the friendlies against Australia and
Switzerland.
English FA confirms 2018 World Cup bid; rival to U.S. (PA SportsTicker)
By Martyn Ziegler Special to PA SportsTicker