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Julius Baer dismisses employee in internal FIFA probe – source
ZURICH/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Swiss bank Julius Baer has dismissed one of its client advisers as part of its internal investigation into ties with world soccer’s governing body FIFA, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The employee left the company shortly after several soccer officials were arrested in Zurich last May, the source […]
FIFA presidential candidate Infantino suggests 40-team World Cup, co-hosting
By Brian Homewood BERNE (Reuters) – FIFA presidential candidate Gianni Infantino suggested expanding the World Cup to 40 teams and following the example of the European championship by spreading it across several countries to share out the “honour and benefits” of the tournament. The Swiss, general secretary of European soccer body UEFA, backed proposed reforms […]
Left back Monreal extends contract with Arsenal
REUTERS – Arsenal left back Nacho Monreal has extended his contract with the Premier League leaders, the London club said on Tuesday. The 29-year-old, linked with a return to his native Spain by British media, has made more than 80 Premier League appearances for the Gunners, including a number at centre-back. “I’m really happy because […]
Everton’s Coleman and McCarthy return to training
REUTERS – Everton midfielder James McCarthy and right back Seamus Coleman have returned to first-team training, manager Roberto Martinez said on Tuesday. Coleman, who sustained a calf muscle strain in the 2-1 first leg League Cup semi-final victory over Manchester City on January 6, had been expected to be out for three to four weeks. […]
Sunderland’s N’Doye can ease burden on Defoe – Allardyce
Sunderland's new loan signing Dame N'Doye will ease the goalscoring burden on striker Jermain Defoe, manager Sam Allardyce has said.
Julius Baer dismisses employee in internal FIFA probe
Swiss bank Julius Baer has dismissed one of its client advisers as part of its internal investigation into ties with world soccer's governing body FIFA.
Swansea’s Curtis happy to make way for Guidolin
Swansea City interim manager Alan Curtis said he has no problems in making way for new head coach Francesco Guidolin and work with him.
Liverpool will not give up on top-four finish: Henderson
REUTERS – Liverpool’s Premier League defeat against bitter rivals Manchester United has hurt their ambitions of breaking into the top four but the club will not give up hopes of qualifying for the Champions League, captain Jordan Henderson has said. A Luis Suarez-inspired Liverpool finished second in the 2013-14 season to return to Champions League […]
EXCLUSIVE: FIFA’s Blatter is still being paid his salary despite ban from world soccer
FIFA's Sepp Blatter may have been banned for eight years from the game but he is still receiving his president's salary from world soccer's governing body
Arsenal mentally stronger than ever, says Walcott
Arsenal's Theo Walcott says leadership figures in the dressing room have given the Premier League leaders a sense of self-belief.
Serb defender Vidic leaves Inter Milan
Serbian defender Nemanja Vidic has left Inter Milan after his contract was terminated by mutual consent.
Swansea beat Watford to move out of relegation zone – essentiallysports.com
Swansea beat Watford to move out of relegation zone.Swansea climbed out of relegation zone header by captain Ashley Williams
