Barcelona are through to the final of the Spanish Cup after goals from Cesc Fabregas (right) and Xavi Hernandez sees them beat Valencia 2-0 for a 3-1 aggregate success.

Zambia and Ivory Coast will face each other in Sunday's final of the Africa Cup of Nations after both countries won their semifinals 1-0. Emmanuel Mayuka (right) scored the only goal as Zambia stunned Ghana, while a superb goal from Arsenal striker Gervinho proved enough for Ivory Coast to see off co-hosts Mali.

The English Football Association confirms that England national manager Fabio Capello has resigned from his post with immediate effect after a meeting with FA chairman David Bernstein.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson tells CNN that football must eradicate all forms of racism, following recent high-profile incidents in England which have brought the matter back into sharp focus.