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Platini still sees good chances to head FIFA – Le Matin

Michel Platini still expects to be elected president of FIFA, despite his provisional ban from the game, the Frenchman told Swiss newspaper Le Matin.
UEFA President Platini attends a news conference after the draw for the 2015/2016 UEFA Europa League soccer competition at Monaco’s Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo

Boro were lucky, says United manager Van Gaal

Middlesbrough were lucky to win on penalties, Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said after his side were knocked out of the League Cup.
Manchester United v Middlesbrough – Capital One Cup Fourth Round

Liverpool’s Klopp pleased after first win, Benteke boost

Manager Juergen Klopp was all smiles after his much-changed Liverpool side secured the first win of his tenure by defeating Bournemouth in the League Cup.
Liverpool v AFC Bournemouth – Capital One Cup Fourth Round

All eyes on Mourinho as Chelsea host Liverpool

As struggling Chelsea host Liverpool, the focus falls on under-fire manager Jose Mourinho as he faces pressure like he's never had before.
Stoke City v Chelsea – Capital One Cup Fourth Round

Gold Trafford for Middlesbrough as Man Utd sent crashing

Manchester United were dumped out of the League Cup on Wednesday after losing on penalties to second-tier Middlesbrough, while Klopp gets first win.
Manchester United v Middlesbrough – Capital One Cup Fourth Round

Another surprise defeat for Juventus as Roma go top

Juventus slumped to another surprise defeat as they lost 1-0 at Sassuolo while Roma reclaimed top spot in Serie A with a 3-1 home victory over Udinese.
AC Milan’s Luca Antonelli celebrates after scoring against Chievo Verona   during their Italian Serie A soccer match in Milan

Castro’s leadership delights seven-goal Dortmund

Gonzalo Castro grabbed one goal and set up two more as Borussia Dortmund destroyed second-tier Paderborn 7-1 to book a spot in the German Cup third round.
Dortmund’s Guendogan and Castro celebrate a goal against SC Paderborn during their German Cup (DFB Pokal) second round soccer match in Dortmund

FIFA’s Blatter planned for Russia and U.S. to host World Cups

FIFA president Sepp Blatter planned for Russia and USA to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups and blamed UEFA president Michel Platini for Qatar's victory.
Blatter reacts before the first game of the so-called “Sepp Blatter tournament” in Ulrichen

Brazil’s ex-football chief Jose Maria Marin agrees to U.S. extradition

Jose Maria Marin, former president of the Brazilian Football Confederation, has agreed to be extradited to the United States to face corruption charges.
Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president Jose Maria Marin arrives CONMEBOL executive committee meeting, at the Conmebol haedquarters in Luque

FIFA’s Blatter blames Platini, England and U.S. for “attacks”

Suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter said he was a "ball in a big political power game" involving the United States and Russia.
Blatter reacts before the first game of the so-called “Sepp Blatter tournament” in Ulrichen

Top 5 managers who have managed 4 or more top flight clubs

Managers have always the boss , from putting out a formidible team to getting new players. So here are the top 5 managers who've managed 4 or more top flight clubs .
Louis van Gaal

El Salvador World Cup aspirations takes a hit

El Salvador will name a new squad for their 2018 World Cup qualifier against Mexico next month after the selected players went on strike for better pay and working conditions