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Arrested FIFA officials banned from soccer for 90 days

FIFA executive committee members Juan Angel Napout and Alfredo Hawit have been suspended from soccer for 90 days.
Juan Angel Napout, president of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) speaks before the draw of the 2015 Copa Sudamericana tournament at the CONMEBOL headquarters in Luque

Precious confidence like a small flower, says Liverpool’s Klopp

Confidence is blooming at Liverpool under new manager Juergen Klopp but the German knows the precious commodity.
Southampton v Liverpool – Capital One Cup Quarter Final

Neville won’t get lost in translation at Valencia

Gary Neville's lack of Spanish will not be a problem when he takes charge of Valencia from Sunday,
Valencia’s new coach Gary Neville attends a news conference during his presentation at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia

City’s Hart to return at Stoke, Aguero doubtful

Manchester City keeper Joe Hart could make his return from injury against Stoke City, but striker Sergio Aguero is doutbful.
Manchester City Training

Martinez already looking forward to ‘phenomenal’ semi-final

Everton's Roberto Martinez broke with the managerial convention of only taking one game at a time to look ahead to a "phenomenal" league Cup semi-final.
Middlesbrough v Everton – Capital One Cup Quarter Final

European clubs attack proposed FIFA reforms

A package of reforms proposed by FIFA to clean up the scandal-plagued governing body of soccer was angrily criticised.
Journalists gather in front of FIFA’s headquarters in Zurich

Argentina cabinet chief wants FIFA probe “to cut to the bone”

Argentina Cabinet Chief Anibal Fernandez said on Friday he wants the investigation into the FIFA corruption scandal to "cut to the bone".
Argentina’s Cabinet Chief Fernandez is applauded by other members of the government during a ceremony with Argentine President Fernandez de Kirchner in Buenos Aires

Luis Enrique optimistic Barca can maintain hot streak

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is optimistic his team can continue their strong run.
Barcelona v AS Roma – UEFA Champions League Group Stage

Steve Clarke sacked by Reading

Former West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Clarke has been sacked by Reading, the Championship (second tier) club announced.
Reading v Queens Park Rangers – Sky Bet Football League Championship

West Ham’s Sakho to have surgery, out for three months

West Ham United striker Diafra Sakho needs surgery on his thigh and has been ruled out for three months.
West Ham United v West Bromwich Albion – Barclays Premier League

United’s Rooney, Rojo ruled out against West Ham

Manchester United will be without captain Wayne Rooney and defender Marcos Rojo for their Premier League clash against West Ham United.
Leicester City v Manchester United – Barclays Premier League

Chelsea’s Costa, Courtois could be back for Bournemouth

Chelsea players Diego Costa and Thibaut Courtois could return to action in the weekend's Premier League clash against Bournemouth.
Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea – Barclays Premier League