Lionel Messi and Carlos Tevez, English third tier player David Hall and U.S. women's international Carli Lloyd were among players included on the shortlist for FIFA's goal of the year.
Aston Villa's new manager Remi Garde seems hopeful of leading the team out of its recent slump, however realistically he doesn't expect to make the top cut.
Former FIFA vice president Eugenio Figueredo is willing to work with the Uruguay judiciary in its investigation into corruption to avoid extradition to USA.
Borussia Dortmund and Napoli were the headline acts to qualify for the Europa League knockout stage as both sides plundered a glut of goals on Thursday.