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FIFA has claimed that a payment of $5 million made to the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) following their controversial loss in the 2010 World Cup play-offs was a loan

NewFIFANow founder Jaimie Fuller said Sepp Blatter’s announcement of his resignation will not single-handedly clean FIFA of corruption. Fuller, chairman of sportswear company Skins, said the fact 133 federations voted

Juventus take on Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League final at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on Saturday. Here we look at Tuesday’s build-up. He may have secured a domestic double

Gustavo Quinteros finalised Ecuador’s Copa America squad, with goalkeeper Maximo Banguera and midfielder Fernando Hidalgo the most experienced players cut. Barcelona SC custodian Banguera (27 caps) and Liga de Quito’s

Honduras striker Anthony Lozano scored and was sent off in the first half, as his team triumphed 2-0 over El Salvador in a friendly in Washington. Lozano was at the

Barcelona star Neymar was forced to defend his playing style, after aggravating Athletic Bilbao players in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday. Barca claimed their second trophy of the

Outgoing Newcastle United player Jonas Gutierrez slammed club owner Mike Ashley on Friday after being released by the Premier League outfit. Gutierrez, who successfully returned to the pitch in March

Aston Villa are powerless to stop Christian Benteke leaving the club, with manager Tim Sherwood revealing the Belgian striker has a buy-out clause in his contract. Sherwood and some of

Sevilla coach Unai Emery said “now is not the time to talk about the future”, amid reports linking the Spaniard with a move away from the La Liga outfit. After

Ashley Westwood believes Arsenal will have “sleepless nights” about Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke before Saturday’s FA Cup final. Benteke has rediscovered his best form under manager Tim Sherwood, scoring