Lyon booked their place in the Europa League semi-finals following a 7-6 sudden-death penalty shoot-out victory against Besiktas on Thursday night. Talisca scored the opening goal of a pulsating match after 27 minutes before Alexandre Lacazette ensured Lyon were back in charge of the tie with his fine finish moments later. But Talisca added his second shortly before the hour mark to make it ...Full Story »

On-loan midfielder Anderson Talisca scored a stoppage-time free-kick against parent club Benfica to earn Besiktas a 1-1 draw on their return to the Champions League after a six-year absence. Benfica, who reached the quarter-finals last season where they lost to Bayern Munich, looked on course to start their Group B campaign with all three points following a first-half goal from Franco Cervi. H...Full Story »

Three of the Premier League's top sides are set to battle it out for £35million-rated Benfica sensation Talisca in the coming months as his scintillating form continues. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho claims he has had his eyes on the talented Brazilian since 2012 but Arsene Wenger has also had his scouts watching the midfielder, while Manchester United also have an interest in him. So tal...Full Story »