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FIFA says Swiss court rules against lifting ban on ex-soccer official

FIFA said that a Zurich District Court rejected a request from the world soccer body's former vice president to temporarily lift a six-year ban on him.

FIFA leaves door open for Platini presidential bid

Suspended Michel Platini may be able to run for President of FIFA if he wins an appeal against his 90-day ban, the world governing body said.

Germany coach Loew backs FA boss over slush fund allegations

Joachim Loew backed the German Football Association (DFB) and its president Wolfgang Niersbach on allegations of slush fund in the 2006 World Cup.

Pellegrini expects to face ‘the real Sevilla’

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini expects a tough clash with Sevilla.

Vital and rapid 3+ goal Salvos in Football

There are matches where a team shows a blitz of goals, to the utter disbelief of the other team who might sometimes just get the odd goal back.
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Injured Bale criticised for putting Wales ahead of Real

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale's latest injury has led to heated criticism in the Spanish media that he is putting Wales ahead of his club side.
Wales v Andorra – UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying Group B

Striker Wilson misses Man United trip to Moscow

Man Utd will be without Wilson, Ashley and McNair for Wednesday's clash as they seek to build on victory over VfL Wolfsburg in their previous Group B fixture
Manchester United’s Wilson celebrates after scoring a goal against Cambridge United during their FA Cup fourth round soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester

Tottenham’s Chadli out for six weeks with ankle injury

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Chadli has been ruled out for 6 weeks after he sustained ankle ligament damage during Saturday's goalless draw against Liverpool

FIFA confirms congress, presidential election for February

Soccer's governing body FIFA said on Tuesday its presidential election would go ahead as planned on Feb. 26.
Members of the media film the FIFA logo outside their headquarters in Zurich

More derby pressure on me than McClaren: Allardyce

Sam Allardyce insists there is more pressure on him than Newcastle United counterpart Steve McClaren.
West Bromwich Albion v Sunderland – Barclays Premier League

Monk confident sinking Swans will take flight once more

Garry Monk is confident his players can halt the club's slide down the Premier League table.
Swansea City v Stoke City – Barclays Premier League

Surman backs Cherries to recover against Spurs

Andrew Surman believes the Cherries will still be confident enough to take the game to Tottenham Hotspur.