Manchester United overcame the video assistant referee's controversial intervention and reached the FA Cup quarter-finals thanks to Romelu Lukaku's brace at Huddersfield.

Barcelona's players and coaching staff held a minute's silence before training on Friday in tribute to the victims of the terror attack in the city.

Claudio Ranieri has denied player power lost him his job as Leicester manager, saying they did not “kill” him.

Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri has claimed he could have left the Foxes last summer but insisted he is committed to saving the club from the drop.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

AC Milan went on a spending spree last night as they agreed deals for two hot European properties.

Spain’s 1-0 Euro 2016 qualifier win at home to Ukraine did little to suggest the once all-conquering La Roja side have got over losing their unbeatable aura at last year’s World Cup.

An Irish company has announced plans for a €54m investment which would see six processing plants constructed with the creation of up to 180 jobs.

The Sevilla players who won last season’s Europa League trophy were recognised in a typically Andalucian way this week, with the squad receiving their weight in beer by club sponsors Cruzcampo.

Sergio Ramos is Real Madrid’s most interesting player.

Sandro Rosell’s resignation as Barcelona president on Thursday came as a huge initial surprise, but also fit with a longstanding tradition at the Catalan club.

Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo believes Lionel Messi could be tempted to come to the Barclays Premier League if he gets bored of life in the Primera Division.

Rio Ferdinand wants to finish his career at Manchester United and has backed team-mate Wayne Rooney to follow suit.

Liverpool have completed the signing of Spain youth international Luis Alberto from Sevilla.

New Manchester City signing Jesus Navas is thrilled about the prospect of linking up with Spain team-mate David Silva to bring more silverware to the Etihad Stadium.

Writer Roden has more aptly been described as an historian and a poet of food, says Joe McNamee

“We were too emotional in the first game, and we were overwhelmed,” said Real Betis coach Pepe Mel ahead of Friday’s clash with Sevilla, where his side were looking to avenge their 5-1 hammering in November’s previous city derby.

UNO dos tres – ready?

NEGOTIATIONS about the future of the 2012 Irish Open are ongoing with a June 28 to July 1 date favourite to get the green light according to sources close to the European Tour.

MANCHESTER UNITED remain hopeful of signing Samir Nasri although Arsenal say they have not received a formal bid for the French midfielder.

FIFTEEN months after celebrating the greatest spending spree in football history, Real Madrid fans are having to face the fact their club will almost certainly have nothing to show for it.

ARGENTINA’S Ricardo Gonzalez leads the Open de España after day one following a round of 66 at the Real Club de Sevilla with a one-shot advantage over England’s Paul Waring who completed his day in 67 shots.

DARREN FLETCHER is confident Manchester United will not get ahead of themselves by believing they are assured of a Champions League final berth.

SEVILLA coach Manolo Jimenez has described tonight’s Champions League last-16 second leg against CSKA Moscow as “a very important game for the club, the team, the city, Andalusia and Spain” as the Primera Division outfit look to break new ground.

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Rangers are still waiting on the fitness of Steven Davis and Sasa Papac ahead of the Champions League visit of Sevilla tomorrow.

STEVE FINNAN is an injury worry for Ireland’s World Cup qualifier with Cyprus at Croke Park next month after the new Espanyol recruit suffered a thigh strain on Wednesday — ruling him out for at least three weeks.

JUANDE RAMOS won a trophy within four months of his arrival at Tottenham – but Robbie Keane believes next season is when the work of the head coach will really pay off.

ROBBIE KEANE is determined to ensure Tottenham’s Carling Cup triumph against Chelsea heralds the dawn of a glorious era at White Hart Lane.

Bolton have lodged an official complaint with UEFA at what they have branded the “overzealous and disproportionate” treatment of their fans by Spanish police at last night’s UEFA Cup match at Atletico Madrid.

Celtic could complete the signing of Japanese midfielder Koki Mizuno before the end of the week.

Celtic will continue to back manager Gordon Strachan in his player search after making Andreas Hinkel the club’s first transfer window signing.

Tottenham reaching the UEFA Cup knockout stages was marred by an incident at the end of their draw against Anderlecht when Didier Zokora appeared to be struck by an object thrown from the crowd.

Barclays Premier League leaders Arsenal look set to be without midfielder Cesc Fabregas (hamstring) for tomorrow’s trip to Aston Villa.

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger admits he is “no angel” in the dug-out but has defended the stance which saw him handed a touchline ban in the Champions League.

SEVILLA coach Manolo Jimenez believes tonight’s visit of Arsenal to the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan will bring out the best in his stuttering side. Sevilla warmed up for the encounter with a hugely disappointing 2-1 home defeat against Real Mallorca at the weekend — the UEFA Cup holders’ second successive league loss — and one that leaves them 10th in La Liga.

Arsenal will be without captain William Gallas for the Champions League trip to Sevilla, but welcome back midfield trio Cesc Fabregas, Mathieu Flamini and Gilberto.

Arsene Wenger last night insisted he had no problem with Cesc Fabregas and Alexander Hleb flying out to watch Barcelona’s Champions League victory over Rangers in midweek.

Gilberto hopes to agree a new deal with Arsenal and finish his career at Emirates Stadium.

Juande Ramos appears to be on the verge of becoming Tottenham’s manager after admitting it was “impossible not to leave” his post at Sevilla and move to London.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger decided to change a winning side for the visit of Sevilla in the Champions League tonight.

SUNDERLAND boss Roy Keane insists he will not lose any sleep over his £35 million summer spending spree.