Graham Poll: Carlos Velasco Carballo should referee second leg

UEFA never appoint a referee to both legs of any tie — least of all a semi-final. But they should reconsider it after the performance of Carlos Velasco Carballo.

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Schalke v Manchester United match zone

Wayne Rooney inspired Manchester United to a 2-0 win against Schalke in Gelsenkirchen - which was the scene of his lowest hour for England in 2006.

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Martin Keown: Wayne Rooney was as good as Michel Platini

Wayne Rooney reminded me of Michel Platini on Tuesday night — he was that good. The way he sprayed balls across the pitch was sensational.

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Graham Poll: Don't applaud Jose Mourinho's dark arts

Jose Mourinho was back to his best - and worst - when plotting Real Madrid's Copa del Rey win over Barcelona last week: tactical fouling and hounding of the referee.

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Michael Oliver relegated to Championship duty after row with Fulham boss Mark Hughes

Referee Michael Oliver has been relegated to a Championship fixture this weekend after Fulham boss Mark Hughes's comments over the official.

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Chelsea's Michael Essien may be fit to face Tottenham

Michael Essien could be available for Chelsea's must-win Premier League game against Tottenham after scans showed he suffered only a minor tendon problem against West Ham.

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Ronaldo or Messi who would you most like to see in the Premier League?

They are the two greatest footballers in the world and they are locked in an incredible fight to outscore each other. But who would you like to see in the Premier League?

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