World Football News Headlines from FIFA

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Ligue 1 side Brest followed the humiliation of Monaco in the previous round by crashing out of the Coupe de France on penalties to amateur side Chambery, while Bordeaux lost to Ligue 2 side Angers.

Source: Brest, Bordeaux are new Coupe casualties

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Leonardo looked to dispel views that Inter Milan's miraculous turnaround since he took over as coach, and similarly looked to clear the air surrounding his predecessor Rafael Benitez, stating he might have been unlucky.

Source: Leonardo: I'm not Inter's saviour

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San Luis were unable to join Atlas at the top of the Mexican Clausura after being held to a 1-1 draw at Guadalajara, while third-placed Unam Pumas fought a 3-3 draw with Cruz Azul.

Source: San Luis draw, Pumas third

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A brace from Gonzalo Castro and one from Michal Kadlec gave Bayer Leverkusen a 3-1 victory against Borussia Monchengladbach, who grabbed a consolation through Martin Stranzl.

Source: Bayer into second after Gladbach win

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Only seven Ligue 1 sides remain in the French Cup after Lyon were knocked out by fellow top-flight side Nice in extra time, but Paris Saint Germain beat fifth-tier Agen 3-2 to avoid a banana skin.

Source: PSG avoid banana skin but Lyon exit

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Manchester United defender John O'Shea has backed team-mate Wayne Rooney to rediscover his goal scoring touch as leaders Manchester United attempt to create a larger gap on the chasing pack at Blackpool on Tuesday.

Source: Rooney backed to rediscover killer instinct

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Most international tournaments introduce a host of shining new stars and the AFC Asian Cup has proven to be no exception as FIFA.com looks at some of the fresh young talent that are likely to make headlines for years to come.

Source: Asian finals unearth new gems

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Alberto Zapater scored twice as Sporting Lisbon won 3-0 at Maritimo in the Portuguese Liga to move second, eight points behind leaders Benfica.

Source: Easy win for Sporting

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Argentina coach Sergio Batista has omitted a host of major names from his squad for next month's match against Portugal including Carlos Tevez, Sergio Aguero, and Gabriel Heinze.

Source: Argentine big guns to miss Portugal friendly

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After flying the flag for Central America at the FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010™, Honduras continued to impress by claiming the 2011 Copa Centroamericana.

Source: Honduras hold sway in Central America