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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.
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.
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
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.
More derby pressure on me than McClaren: Allardyce
Sam Allardyce insists there is more pressure on him than Newcastle United counterpart Steve McClaren.
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.
Surman backs Cherries to recover against Spurs
Andrew Surman believes the Cherries will still be confident enough to take the game to Tottenham Hotspur.