Football

It is time for Sepp Blatter's long reign as president of soccer's governing body to come to an end, says Les Murray.

FIFA called the arrest of six of its leading officials on bribery charges a "difficult moment" but said it would not derail Sepp Blatter's bid to win a fifth term in an election.

The arrests of officials from soccer world governing body FIFA will not affect Russia's hosting of the 2018 World Cup, an official at the Russian Football Union said.

Didier Drogba will end his second spell at Chelsea after Sunday's Premier League match against Sunderland, and intends to play at least one more season before retiring.

Figo pulled out of the FIFA presidential election race on Thursday, hours after Dutchman Michael van Praag had also withdrawn.

Legendary striker Thierry Henry believes young forward Sterling should show more respect to his current side Liverpool.

Mata has backed Valdes after the goalkeeper replaced the injured De Gea to make his debut in the second half of United's 1-1 draw with Arsenal.

The former Man United defender hoped the under-17 World Cup to be held in India next year paves way for better facilities for the country's young footballers.

Sterling has been encouraged to sign a new contract with Liverpool after rejecting the club's offer of a new deal.

"I've loved every minute of it and I'm absolutely devastated I'm never going to play in front of you supporters again," said Gerrard.

Boca will have to play their next four home international matches without fans in the stands and were fined $200,000.

His treble was timed at two minutes and 56 seconds breaking broke Robbie Fowler's record of four minutes and 33 seconds against Arsenal on 28 August 1994.

Emanuel Ortega was playing for San Martin de Burzaco in a match on May 3 when he was pushed by an opponent and struck his head on a concrete pillar used to anchor a fence.

Messi and Ronaldo have won the FIFA Player of the Year award seven times between them in as many years and have broken all goal scoring records.