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FIFA ethics committee requests sanctions against Blatter, Platini
The FIFA ethics committee said it had completed its investigation into the conduct of FIFA President Sepp Blatter and UEFA president Michel Platini.
French league matches set to resume after Paris attacks
The French league returns to domestic action this weekend in the aftermath of the Paris attacks amid tight security.
Hamburg surprise Dortmund 3-1 as Bundesliga resumes
Hamburg SV hit Borussia Dortmund on the break to clinch an unexpected victory on Friday as the Bundesliga resumed amid tight security.
Nice defeat leaves Lyon 10 points behind leaders PSG
French Ligue 1 club Lyon fell 10 points adrift of leaders Paris St German when they slumped to a 3-0 defeat at Nice.
Dinamo’s Ademi handed four-year ban for doping – club
Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Arijan Ademi has been banned for four years after he failed a drug test following a Champions League match with Arsenal.
Beckenbauer unhappy with German FA over World Cup affair
Franz Beckenbauer, the former World Cup-winning player and coach is unhappy with the German FA's response to his offer.
Allegri dismisses suggestions of a Juventus injury crisis
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri bombarded reporters with his team's injury statistics as he dismissed the suggestion that he is overworking his players.
FIFA reform committee concludes work amid secrecy
FIFA's reform committee avoided giving details on its final proposals for cleaning up soccer's scandal-plagued governing body.
Time for Sunderland players to show character, says Allardyce
The time has come for Sunderland's players to show their character as the fight against relegation intensifies, manager Sam Allardyce said.
CAS confirms Platini appeal against 90-day ban
Sport's highest tribunal confirmed on Friday that European soccer chief Michel Platini has appealed against a provisional 90-day ban.
Beware ‘new manager syndrome’ at Liverpool, warns City’s Toure
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has warned his team mates not to fall victim to the "new manager syndrome" for a second Premier League game in a row.
Full Real squad available to Benitez for ‘Clasico’
Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez has a full squad available, including forward Karim Benzema, for Saturday's La Liga 'Clasico' at home to Barcelona.
