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Russia ready to support Infantino in FIFA election

Russia will support Gianni Infantino's bid to become FIFA president if UEFA President Michel Platini is unable to run for the post.
UEFA General Secretary Infantino asks the audience for silence before the draw for the play-off matches for UEFA Euro 2016 at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon

UK fraud office receives new money laundering details in FIFA investigation

UK fraud office has received new information about money laundering as part of its investigation.
Journalists are reflected in FIFA’s logo as they wait during an extraordinary meeting of the FIFA Executive Committee in front of FIFA’s headquarters in Zurich

Arsenal’s Wenger sees coaching role in Arteta’s future

Arsene Wenger has urged Mikel Arteta to consider a career in coaching.
Arsenal’s Arteta exercise during a training session at their training facility in London Colney

German FA scandal clouds Hamburg’s Olympic referendum

The German football scandal over an alleged slush fund used to get the 2006 World Cup to the country is not helping Hamburg's 2024 Olympic bid.

AFC to probe friendly fixture in banned Indonesia

The AFC will investigate how Indonesia staged a friendly between domestic club Persib and the Malaysia All Stars.

Launching FIFA bid, South Africa’s Sexwale wants to repair brand

South African businessman, Tokyo Sexwale confirmed that he will indeed be standing for the post of President of football's premier body, FIFA.
South African businessman and former political prisoner Tokyo Sexwale speaks during a media briefing at SAFA house in Johannesburg

FIFA president candidate Salman dismisses lies

Amidst the Platini and Blatter scandal, FIFA presidency candidate Sheikh Salman of Bahrain dismisses allegations, about human right abuses, against him.
AFC head Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa arrives for a meeting with FIFA task force in Doha

Former striker Yorke eyes Villa manager post

In light of struggling Aston Villa sacking coach Tim Sherwood, former Villa striker Dwight Yorke says he is keen to get position.
Yorke acknowledges the crowd during a news conference to announce the 2015 International Champions Cup North America in New York

Maritnez backs Funes Mori to fill in for injured Jagielka

Everton summer recruit Ramiro Funes Mori is ready to fill the void left by injured captain Phil Jagielka, manager Roberto Martinez has said.
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Rooney : Smalling one of the best in the world

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling is among the "top three centre-halves in the world", according to club captain Wayne Rooney.
Everton v Manchester United – Barclays Premier League

Koscielny : Arsenal are capable of great things

Arsenal are capable of achieving great things this season, defender Laurent Koscielny said, adding praise to manager Arsene Wenger's rotation policy
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Kompany does not regret defying Pellegrini

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says he does not regret playing for Belgium in the international break against manager Manuel Pellegrini's wishes.
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