Football

All of the seven defendants who were arrested in Zurich on May 27 during a surprise raid at a five-star hotel have said they will oppose extradition.

Beckham has blasted FIFA over the "despicable" corruption allegations which led to the resignation of Blatter as president of world soccer's governing body.

Sponsors called the resignation a positive step, but some sponsors said they expected FIFA to do more to clean up its act.

"The figure of Messi as the best player in the history of football is beyond doubt," Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said.

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba admitted that he dreams of playing alongside Barcelona star striker Lionel Messi.

Judivan scored twice as Brazil beat Nigeria 4-2 on Monday, whereas Mukhtar scored a hat trick as Germany took early control of Group F with an 8-1 win over Fiji.

Platini and UEFA led efforts to oust Blatter from power, supporting challenger Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan in Friday's election.

The 34-year-old featured in every minute of Chelsea's 38 Premier League games last season, playing a lead role in securing his fourth winners medal.

With the La Liga trophy also in the bag, victory in the Champions League final would see Barcelona equal their treble success of 2009.

Cornell Glen scored a hat-trick whereas Zodingliana Ralte and Seminlen Doungel were the other two goal scorers for Shillong Lajong FC.

FIFA may be involved in a battle for its reputation in the wake of the corruption charges raised against some of its officials this week, but it could become embroiled in a civil war with UEFA over World Cup places next.

"While we are disappointed in the result of the election, we will continue to push for meaningful change within FIFA," said the US football President.

According to report, FIFA and Ecuadorian referee Byron Moreno were involved in match-fixing in the 2002 World Cup i

India would host the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in six different venues, four of which have been given provisional approval, in September-October 2017, it was announced by the tournament organising committee head on Friday.

Real had almost treated him like an unwelcomed guest for much of last season with his deal set to expire this summer.

Mourinho says his football club's priority during the summer transfer window will be to keep his English Premier League title-winning squad together.