The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has confirmed Pedro Rocha as its new president.
Rocha has been elected as Luis Rubiales replacement, despite being under investigation for corruption.
He had been serving as interim president since Rubiales resigned in September over the scandal caused when he kissed player Jenni Hermoso following Spain s Women s World Cup triumph in August.
In a statement released on Friday, the RFEF said: Pedro Rocha has today been proclaimed the new president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), after having received the support of the majority of the assembly members of this institution that governs Spanish football.
The process followed the procedure agreed by the Electoral Commission, which met this morning, and th…
Sepp Blatter believes he is the man to take FIFA forward as presidential elections loom amid crisis at world football s governing body.
The FIFA president – who is looking to win a fifth term in office on Friday – spoke on Thursday after nine officials were among 14 individuals indicted on charges of racketeering, conspiracy and corruption 24 hours earlier.
Blatter labelled the corruption saga as unprecedented and difficult for FIFA, but remains adamant he is the right candidate to lead a clean-up of the organisation.
Earlier on Thursday, a number of FIFA s major sponsors commented on the developments, some even threatening to sever ties over the scandal, while UEFA president Michel Platini revealed he had told Blatter to resign – a notion dismissed by the …
Newcastle defender Danny Simpson says he wants to stay with the club despite being linked with a move away from the North East outfit.
Simpson made 35 Premier League appearances for the Magpies last season and was reportedly close to an England call-up.
Although talks stalled over a new contract recently and QPR were rumoured to be interested in his signature, the right-back says he does not want to leave.
I m staying. I never once considered leaving, Simpson told TalkSPORT after featuring in Newcastle s 2-1 win over Tottenham on Saturday.
As far as I m concerned I m staying here. I love the players and I love the manager. He (manager, Alan Pardew) is a top manager and he s a good friend as well.
You ve seen what the fans are like so why would…
Borussia Monchengladbach defender Alvaro Dominguez has been forced to retire due to ongoing back problems.
The 27-year-old Spaniard made the announcement on social media on Tuesday, succumbing to persistent injuries.
Dominguez underwent back surgery for a second time in September, with the former Atletico Madrid player without a Bundesliga appearance since November last year.
Hasta siempre
— Alvaro Dominguez (@Adominguez15)
I ve been playing in a terrible condition the last few years and been obliged to carry on playing, he said in a video published via his official Twitter account.
This has led me to two operations and has led me to some consequences that I m still suffering today.
This means that today I have to say goodb…
Dele Alli continued his scintillating form in front of goal by heading a brace to give Tottenham a stirring 2-0 derby victory and halt Chelsea s record-equalling Premier League winning run of 13 matches.
Alli scored twice for the third Spurs game in succession, converting Christian Eriksen crosses either side of half-time as Antonio Conte s league leaders tasted defeat for the first time since September.
Tottenham are up to third place, above Manchester City on goal difference, and now within seven points of Conte s men, who lead Liverpool by five.
Mauricio Pochettino s side are enjoying a purple patch of their own, having won five from five since losing at Manchester United on December 11 and scoring 15 times in the process.
Chelsea s rampant march had …
Shane Long s below-par finishing did not prove costly for Southampton as Claude Puel s men scored two late goals to claim a 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace, piling the pressure back on Sam Allardyce s relegation-threatened side.
Palace were on course to make it five Premier League wins from five for the first time since April 2014 when Christian Benteke s fifth goal in his last five top-flight appearances against Southampton put them ahead 31 minutes into an end-to-end encounter.
After having what appeared to be a certain penalty waved away by referee Roger East, Southampton deservedly drew level just prior to the interval through Nathan Redmond s strike.
However, careless finishing from Long left the hosts vulnerable, and only the woodwork prevented Martin…
that Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce has slapped a £40m price tag on winger Wilfried Zaha.
The twenty-four old has been one of the stand-out performers since Allardyce arrived at Selhurst Park, starring in victories against the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal.
Zaha made a high profile move to Manchester United in the summer of 2013 but failed to make an impact with the Red Devils, making just four appearances before securing a return to south London in the summer of 2014.
This season, he has played in all but three of the Eagles’ league games so far this season, scoring six – his best return for a top flight campaign and his form has attracted interest from title challengers Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.
He has also become a fully …
Defence appears to be an area of interest for LaLiga champions Barcelona.
Despite already boasting centre-backs Gerard Pique, Clement Lenglet and Samuel Umtiti, Barca continue to be linked to Ajax star Matthijs de Ligt.
However, the Blaugrana have contingency plans should they miss out on the 19-year-old sensation.
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Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof is Barcelona s alternative to Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The race is hotting up for De Ligt, who is a target for the LaLiga champions, United, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus.
Reports in Spain suggest Barcelona have made enquiries for Victor Lindelof.
Manchester United have issued a response. <…
Mexico s journey to the Gold Cup final has been fuelled by screaming, encouraging supporters whose numbers have surprised the players, according to technical director Jorge Theiler.
It took a Raul Jimenez penalty in extra-time to clinch Mexico s place in the final at Haiti s expense, and Theiler – in control of the team in the absence of suspended coach Gerardo Martino – said the Wolves striker was indebted to El Tri s fans for driving him on.
Mexico will face either the United States or Jamaica in the final in Chicago on Sunday, and Theiler said Martino will demand another high-intensity performance from his players.
The people of Mexico in all stadiums is admirable. We draw attention because the amount of people who fill the stadiums and the fervour they g…
Jurgen Klopp insists he is not aware of any speculation regarding the future of Darwin Nunez as he defended the out-of-form forward.
Nunez missed a good chance in last weekend s 4-2 win over Tottenham as his run without a goal extended to an eighth game in all competitions.
The Uruguay international came in for criticism and later deleted all images of himself in a Liverpool shirt on his personal Instagram account.
Rumours regarding a possible end-of-season exit for Nunez have circulated in recent weeks, with Barcelona supposedly among those interested.
However, when asked about the 24-year-old at Friday s press conference, Klopp said: There is no speculation. That must be external.
I m not involved in that anymore. It s just the situation we r…