Arsenal came from behind to to win the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against Valencia.
Alexandre Lacazette scored twice to give the Gunners a 3-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium.
Meanwhile Chelsea scored an away goal as they drew 1-1 against Eintracht Frankfurt in their Europa League semi-final first leg tie.
The return leg of the both fixtures will be played on May 9.
World Cup captains to swap pennants denouncing hate
Captains at Thursday’s World Cup fixtures will exchange special pennants denouncing discrimination to mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, as FIFA revealed it has blocked hundreds of thousands of abusive posts during the tournament.
Brazil's Neymar ruled out for World Cup match against Haiti
Brazil forward Neymar will not travel with the squad for their second World Cup group game against Haiti in Philadelphia on Friday as he continues to recover from a calf injury.
Diaz shines as Colombia beat Uzbekistan
Colombia winger Luis Diaz has dazzled at a raucous Azteca Stadium as his side marked their return to the World Cup with a 3-1 Group K win over tournament debutants Uzbekistan on Wednesday.
Yirenkyi's last-gasp winner seals victory for Ghana over Panama
Caleb Yirenkyi has scored a stoppage-time winner to earn Ghana a 1-0 win over Panama after the African side were forced to play the second half without starting goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi on Wednesday in Toronto.
Cape Verde keeper Vozinha to be reunited with mum at World Cup after visa issue
Cape Verde's heroic goalkeeper Vozinha will have his mother in the stands when he next takes to the pitch at the World Cup on Sunday, after US officials moved to ensure she could obtain a visa in time to attend the match against Uruguay in Miami.
