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Blatter being treated for stress but not in hospital – confidant

Sepp Blatter, his federation mired in a corruption crisis, is being treated by doctors for stress and has been ordered to stay at home.
Blatter reacts before the first game of the so-called “Sepp Blatter tournament” in Ulrichen

Messi, Tevez, Fleetwood’s Hall vie for FIFA goal of year

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.
Barcelona’s Messi celebrates after scoring a goal against Atletico Madrid’s during their Spanish first division soccer match at Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid

Statistics can be our secret weapon: Allardyce

Sam Allardyce believes statistics can be a useful tool in Sunderland's bid to climb the Premier league table.
Everton v Sunderland – Barclays Premier League

Banned Mourinho could watch Chelsea from street corner

Jose Mourinho might be found on a street corner near Stoke City's ground.
Chelsea – Jose Mourinho Press Conference

Coe’s silence not golden amid latest doping crisis

Sebastian Coe, the president of the sport's governing body maintained his silence all through in the face of one of the most damning drugs scandals.
Newly elected President of International Association of Athletics Federations Coe listens to a question at a news conference in Beijing

Van Gaal says fans should support team, not jeer players

Louis van Gaal made a comment about how the outrage of fans has a negative effect on players.
Manchester United Press Conference

Mounting injuries give Wenger headache ahead of derby day

Arsene Wenger is "very concerned" with a mounting injury list and confirmed that Hector Bellerin will miss Sunday's North London derby.
Arsenal Training

New Villa boss Garde can’t guarantee top flight survival

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.
Aston Villa – Remi Garde Press Conference

Saviour Scolari gave water to thirsty Guangzhou-Zhang

Chinese fullback Zhang Linping heaped praise on manager Luiz Felipe Scolari as they eye a Chinese Super League title.
Scolari, new coach of Chinese Super League soccer club Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, attends a news conference in Guangzhou

No excuses for Spurs ahead of Arsenal clash-Pochettino

Tottenham Hotspurs manager Mauricio Pochettino says they are not taking their next clash against Arsenal lightly and will be fully prepared for them.
Tottenham Hotspur v RSC Anderlecht – UEFA Europa League Group Stage – Group J

Figueredo hopes to cooperate with Uruguay to avoid U.S. extradition

Former FIFA vice president Eugenio Figueredo is willing to work with the Uruguay judiciary in its investigation into corruption to avoid extradition to USA.
File photo of former FIFA Vice President Eugenio Figueredo speaking during a news conference in Asuncion

Dortmund, Napoli seal Europa League last 32 spots

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.
Borussia Dortmund’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan celebrates after scoring a goal during their Europa League group C soccer match in Dortmund