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Chelsea's Didier Drogba (3rd L) celebrates with teammates after scoring
Chelsea's Didier Drogba celebrates scoring
Spurs are anxious to atone for their shock FA Cup loss to Portsmouth at the same stage in 2010
Chelsea will face Tottenham on Sunday in FA Cup semifinals' evening kick-off
Di Matteo's hopes were boosted by news that John Terry and left-back Ashley Cole are fit to start following injuries
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic
An Indian street vendor poses with a packet of cigarettes, adorned with an image said to resemble footballer John Terry
An Indian street vendor poses with a packet of cigarettes, adorned with an image said to resemble footballer John Terry
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic
Chelsea's Frank Lampard reacts at the final whistle
Chelsea's Frank Lampard reacts at the final whistle
Chelsea's Frank Lampard reacts at the final whistle
Chelsea's Frank Lampard reacts at the final whistle
Drogba gave Wigan's defence a fairly tough work-out
Wigan Athletic's midfielder Victor Moses (R) fights for the ball with Chelsea's midfielder Michael Essien
Chelsea's Spanish midfielder Juan Mata (L) celebrates scoring
Chelsea's Spanish midfielder Juan Mata (L) celebrates scoring
Chelsea's Spanish midfielder Juan Mata (L) celebrates scoring
Chelsea's Spanish midfielder Juan Mata (L) celebrates scoring
Chelsea's Spanish midfielder Juan Mata (L) celebrates scoring

Nani propels United into Cup quarter-finals

Nani scored one and made the other as Manchester United beat Reading 2-1 to book their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals here on Monday.
 

China bans 33 for life, fines clubs millions

China's top football body handed down a swathe of punishments including fines worth millions, it said on Monday, as it seeks leave behind corruption scandals which have plagued the sport in China.
 

Yaya Toure triggers Man City goal romp

African Footballer of the Year and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure was among the scorers in English FA Cup last-16 ties at the weekend.
 

Search for answers ahead of Pistorius girlfriend's funeral

The family of Oscar Pistorius's slain girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Monday prepared to hold a funeral service for the 29-year-old model, as her bereaved mother pleaded for answers about the death of "the most beautiful person who ever lived".
 

Heynckes tells Arsenal fans to lay off Wenger

Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes has urged Arsenal supporters to stop criticising Arsene Wenger because the Gunners boss can no longer compete financially with English football's big spenders.
 

'Better than treble' United face Reading in FA Cup

Alex Ferguson believes he has a stronger Manchester United squad at his disposal than the one that won the club's historic treble in 1999.
 

Pistorius murder trial: battle of legal heavyweights

Olympic sprint star and murder suspect Oscar Pistorius will appear in court on Tuesday for a bail hearing that promises to be a prelude to a battle of legal heavyweights.
 

I don't want special treatment, says Terry

John Terry insists he is willing to fight for his place at Chelsea and would even accept a place on the bench if it helps the team get their spluttering campaign back on track.
 

Striker Baros rejoins Czech side Banik Ostrava

Czech Republic striker Milan Baros has rejoined Czech top-flight side Banik Ostrava after parting company with Turkish giants Galatasaray last week, Banik said on Monday.
 

Shanghai to take Drogba row to FIFA: reports

Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua will take its battle against star striker Didier Drogba's move to Turkish side Galatasaray to football's governing body FIFA this week, domestic reports said Monday.
 

'Better than treble' United face Reading in FA Cup

Alex Ferguson believes he has a stronger Manchester United squad at his disposal than the one that won the club's historic treble in 1999.
 

Pistorius cancels all races to face murder charge

Oscar Pistorius has formally called off the races that were due in coming months in the face of charges of murdering his girlfriend on Valentine's Day, his manager said.
 

Benitez keeps peace as Chelsea make last 16

Rafael Benitez played the peacemaker as Chelsea thrashed Brentford 4-0 to reach the FA Cup fifth round despite a series of off-field distractions.
 

Pistorius cancels all future races to face murder charge

Oscar Pistorius has formally called off the races that were due in coming months in the face of charges of murdering his girlfriend on Valentine's Day, his manager said Sunday.
 

Bloodied cricket bat 'found' at Pistorius home

South African police have found a bloodied cricket bat at the home of track star Oscar Pistorius, who has been charged with murdering his model girlfriend, a newspaper reported on Sunday.
 

Terry slams talk of Benitez rift

John Terry rubbished reports of a rift in his relationship with Rafael Benitez after the Chelsea captain marked his return to the side with a goal in Sunday's 4-0 win over Brentford.
 

Chelsea rout Brentford to reach FA Cup fifth round

Chelsea avoided becoming the latest victims of the FA Cup's spate of giant-killings as the holders eased into the fifth round with a 4-0 win over League One minnows Brentford on Sunday.
 

Chelsea stars must take blame, says defender Ivanovic

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic admits his side have only themselves to blame for their spluttering form as they bid to avoid an FA Cup embarrassment in Sunday's fourth round replay against Brentford.
 

Campbell can be key to promotion, says Mackay

Cardiff manager Malky Mackay claims Fraizer Campbell's double in the 2-1 win over Bristol City shows the former Sunderland striker is the final piece in his club's promotion jigsaw.
 

Rovers inflict fresh Cup misery on Arsenal

Arsenal's hopes of ending their eight-year trophy drought suffered a huge setback after they were dumped out of the FA Cup at home to second-tier Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.