In brief...

Todd: Blackburn defender Andy Todd has been charged with violent conduct by the FA after appearing to elbow two-goal Robin van Persie in Arsenal's 3-0 win in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday. Dutchman van Persie was caught by Todd after peeling away to celebrate scoring Arsenal's third goal in stoppage time in Cardiff.

Cole: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he is "100 per cent certain" defender Ashley Cole will not join Chelsea next season. Wenger said: "I'm 100 per cent certain he will stay and sign a new contract."

Anelka: Rebel Nicolas Anelka says he has no chance of an international return under coach Raymond Domenech. "I don't think I'm going to play for 'Les Bleus' again as long as Domenech is in charge," Anelka said. "Even when there are dozens of guys injured, Domenech doesn't pick me. I'd rather he be honest with me and tell me that he doesn't feel he can rely on me."

Blatter: FIFA president Sepp Blatter is ready to seek re-election when his current term expires. "I'll make myself available again in 2007, if I'm fit and I'm wanted," Blatter said. He was elected as head in 1998 in succession to Joao Havelange and won another term in 2002.

In England: The Champion-ship - Burnley-QPR 2-0; Leicester-Cardiff 1-1; Stoke-West Ham 0-1. League One - Wrexham- Brentford pp. League Two - Macclesfield-Southend 1-2.

German Cup SF: Schalke vs W. Bremen (2-2 aet - 5-4 pens).