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Blatter rejects allegations against him

Embattled soccer boss Sepp Blatter has rejected complaints made by the sport's biggest sponsors over a bribery and corruption scandal, saying they were politically motivated and made at the behest of the United States.
Blatter smiles before the first game of the so-called “Sepp Blatter tournament” in Ulrichen

Wenger positive despite injuries

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger gave his backing to the Premier League club's medical staff and coaches on Friday despite the high number of injuries his squad continues to suffer.

Benteke fit for Chelsea clash

Belgian striker Christian Benteke is fit for Liverpool's Premier League game away to Chelsea this weekend, manager Juergen Klopp said on Friday.

Allardyce wants Sunderland to heap misery on Martinez again

Allardyce urges his team to defeat Everton as Sunderland travel to Goodison Park to take on an Everton side sitting seven points above them in 11th place.
Sunderland v Newcastle United – Barclays Premier League

Russia World Cup 2018 organisers: bid vote was not pre-decided

The head of the organising committee of Russia, which shall be holding the FIFA world cup, said they had no knowledge of who would win until the vote on choosing a host was publicly announced.
A man takes pictures of the World Cup trophy, which is on display during a ceremony marking 1,000 days until the beginning of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Moscow

United’s Van Gaal dismisses Scholes’ criticism

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal disapproves of former player Scholes' criticism of his team's playing style.
Manchester United v Middlesbrough – Capital One Cup Fourth Round

Erdogan intervenes after soccer boss takes referees hostage

Trabzonspor locked four match officials for failing to award his team a penalty, only to release them after a phone call from President Tayyip Erdogan.
Turkey’s President Erdogan attends a Republic Day ceremony at Anitkabir, the mausoleum of modern Turkey’s founder Ataturk, in Ankara, Turkey

I want a manager to stay at Leeds for 10 years, says Cellino

Massimo Cellino, who has had six managers in under two years at the club, says he would like one to stay for 10 years.

Ranieri reaping rewards of Pearson’s work, says Pulis

Leicester City's impressive form this season is down to former manager Nigel Pearson more than current coach Claudio Ranieri, said Tony Pulis.
Hull City v Leicester City – Capital One Cup Fourth Round

Stoke’s Shawcross to face Newcastle, Muniesa ruled out

Stoke City's manager Mark Hughes' is pleased with the return of captain Ryan Shawcross to the team at the say time is upset about Muniesa's injury.
Stoke City v Chelsea – Capital One Cup Fourth Round

It’s frustrating to defend against Man Utd – Hangeland

Manchester United are a frustrating team to defend against, Crystal Palace defender Brede Hangeland has said ahead of Saturday's Premier League encounter.
Crystal Palace v West Ham United – Barclays Premier League

Liverpool’s Moreno filled with ‘rage’ after Rodgers snub

Being dropped by Brendan Rodgers filled Liverpool's Alberto Moreno with "rage", the defender said, adding that new boss Jurgen Klopp trusts him more.
Liverpool v Southampton – Barclays Premier League