The German Football Federation (DFB) will in January nominate a candidate to replace Franz Beckenbauer on FIFA S executive committee, it was revealed Friday.
Both DFB president Theo Zwanziger and Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge are both in the frame to be named as candidates by the Germans, according to reports in the media.
Beckenbauer s successor will then be named on May 22 in Paris at the 35th UEFA Congress. The successful candidate can come from any of the European nations and will hold a seat on the FIFA committee as UEFA s representative.
Beckenbauer said Thursday he will not stand for re-election to the executive committee of world football s governing body FIFA to spend more time with his family.
The 65-year-old Beckenbauer has alre…
Holders Inter Milan, 2009 champions Barcelona and last season s semi-finalists Lyon can all reach the last 16 of this season s Champions League with victories in the group stage on Tuesday.
Inter, who ended a 45-year wait for Europe s top club prize in May, face perhaps the most difficult assignment of the three in the shape of a trip to competition debutants Tottenham in Group A.
The sides shared seven goals when they met in Milan 12 days ago, but despite Inter having led 4-0 after 35 minutes, Spurs emerged from the game with real credit thanks to a stunning second-half hat-trick by Gareth Bale.
Bale s performance at the San Siro prompted his coach Harry Redknapp to label the 21-year-old Welshman one of the world s top left-sided players, and his late cameo gav…
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lucas Moura has revealed he would be happy to see compatriot Oscar join the club from Chelsea in the summer.
The French champions, who are scheduled to host Chelsea in the first leg of UEFA Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday night, are reportedly contemplating a £41.5 million offer to lure Oscar to the Parc des Princes.
A massive offer could tempt the Blues to sell the Brazilian maestro, especially when considering the form of André Schürrle.
Schürrle, 23, joined Chelsea from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth around €21 million in June 2013 and has gone to score seven goals in 24 English Premier League appearances, including a hat-trick in the West London derby against Fulham earlier this month.
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Montpellier chief executive Laurent Nicollin has revealed that Newcastle United have agreed a deal to sign Remy Cabella.
Newcastle have been long-term admirers of the attacking midfielder, and appeared to have reached an agreement to sign him back in January.
That prospective deal fell through, but the Premier League club finally look to have secured the 24-year-old s services.
There is an agreement with Newcastle, Nicollin is quoted as saying by the French media.
Cabella has established himself as one of the top young players in France in recent years with his exciting performances for Montpellier.
The Corsican-born playmaker was called into France s FIFA World Cup squad after injuries to Franck Ribery and Clement Grenier, but did not make an a…
Spain s anti-doping agency AEPSAD has stated it only opens disciplinary proceedings when it has sufficient evidence of a possible anti-doping rule violation following allegations made against Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos by German publication Der Spiegel.
The claims, which are based on documents purportedly obtained by whistleblowers Football Leaks, suggested Ramos had broken anti-doping protocol on two occasions.
Real Madrid have issued a statement insisting Ramos has never breached such rules, while UEFA strongly and categorically refuted unfounded allegations it has covered up positive doping results , in relation to accusations the Spain defender gave a sample containing traces of a forbidden substance after the 2017 Champions League final against Juventus.
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Sean Dyche believes that Burnley have lost the mentality that saw them finish seventh in the Premier League last term, after they were beaten 2-0 by Crystal Palace.
Burnley sit 18th in the top flight, and are now without a win in seven games, with goals from James McArthur and Andros Townsend doing the damage at Selhurst Park.
And Dyche acknowledged that, although he cannot question his side s effort, Burnley lack cohesion and focus to their play, and used a boxing analogy to describe the Clarets troubles.
The best side won, simple as that. We are in the position where the eye of the tiger has gone, last season everyone was on it, he said.
To get the eye of the tiger back, a boxer has to get back in the gym. We need to get the gloves on and start fighti…
Chelsea dominated Arsenal 3-1 in the Women’s Super League in a game which was delayed by 30 minutes due to a clash of socks.
The league leaders moved three points clear of Manchester City, who have the chance to respond against Brighton on Sunday, and six ahead of the Gunners.
The reigning champions avenged their 4-1 defeat at the hands of Arsenal at the Emirates in December through goals from Lauren James and Sjoeke Nusken’s brace.
The German midfielder’s double put her on six league goals for the season and substitute Catarina Macario’s own goal was mere consolation for the north Londoners.
The first whistle at Stamford Bridge was paused while Arsenal staff collected black socks from their opponents’ megastore, using blue tape to cover the Che…
Inter Miami CF owner Jorge Mas said Lionel Messi is expected to make his MLS debut on July 21 against Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup.
Mas spoke to reporters on Monday and said Messi had agreed to terms on a contract.
On Tuesday, reports surfaced that the deal will run through the end of the 2025 season with an option for 2026 and be worth $50-60 million per year.
Messi, who turns 36 years old on Saturday, announced on June 7 that he would be joining Miami after his exit from Paris Saint-Germain.
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He led Argentina to their first World Cup success since 1986 in Qatar last year, and the Barcelona great has won the Ballon d Or trophy a record seven times.
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The US, Canada and Jamaica have named their squads for June s CONCACAF Gold Cup, with Freddy Adu among the surprise inclusions.
Held biennially, the tournament will again be staged in the US, beginning on June 5 when Costa Rica tackle Cuba at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas.
Three groups of four will take part, with the top two from each and the two best third-ranked sides making the quarter-finals.
Bob Bradley s US squad includes former teen prodigy Freddy Adu, who now plays in Turkey s second tier for Caykur Rizespor and has not been called up by his country since the 2009 Gold Cup.
In his fourth loan away from parent club Benfica of Portugal, Adu has scored four goals in 12 TFF First League appearances
The US have 11 players in their squad that have…
Tottenham Hotspur have turned down a 22-million-pound offer from Chelsea for midfielder Luka Modric, according to reports.
Modric, who was instrumental in Spurs UEFA Champions League run to the quarter-finals last season, has recently been linked with a move to Sir Alex Ferguson s Manchester United.
However, with Tottenham missing out on a Champions League place for next season, Spurs London rivals pounced only to be denied by White Hart Lane officials, according to sources.
Modric joined Spurs in 2008 from Dinamo Zagreb and has starred ever since scoring 12 goals in 119 league games for the London club.
Tottenham are desperate to hold on to their star midfielder as manager Harry Redknapp attempts to get his side back in Europe s elite competition for t…