Blatter quits as Fifa president - as it happened

And if Fifa are looking for a choice out of left field, how about Austin Powers star Verne Troyer?

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International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach: ``We highly respect this decision of President Blatter to step down and to initiate the necessary reforms and to make way for a new leadership of FIFA to drive these changes.''

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Chris Mitchell: FIFA could do worse than Seb Coe as the next president, not a football man but an excellent sports administrator.

Shaun Hurst: OK people, grab your popcorn because Sepp Blatter just resigned. Now sit back and watch as all hell breaks loose at FIFA.

Erlingur Einarsson: Methinks pressure from sponsors had something to do with Sepp Blatter's sudden change of heart.

President of the Dutch football federation Michael van Praag was another candidate who withdrew before the elections on 29 May.

He tweeted: I wanted change for the FIFA and this may be a very big step in the right direction. Let's truly accomplish

The Dutch federation (KNVB) have said in a statement: "Given the campaign conducted by Michael van Praag and the KNVB, it will be clear that the Netherlands Football Association welcomes Sepp Blatter's resignation as president of FIFA.

"The fact that he has chosen to step down only days after his re-election is striking but no cause for speculation as far as the KNVB is concerned. Everyone who has seen the images and followed the news knows that Mr Blatter's reelection failed to bring the peace he wanted."

"I'm told Prince Ali remains at the disposal of the national associations for the new Fifa election."

Mr Blatter's rival for the recent election, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan, had forced a second round of voting but withdrew.

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Some first editions of tomorrow's papers are coming out and Blatter has made the front page of the International New York Times.

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World Cup sponsor Coca-Cola has called Blatter's resignation "a positive step."

"Our expectation remains that FIFA will continue to act with urgency to take concrete actions to fully address all of the issues that have been raised and win back the trust of all who love the sport of football.

"We believe this decision will help FIFA transform itself rapidly into a much-needed 21st century structure and institution."

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Former Portugal midfielder Luis Figo had run for the presidency in the latest election, before withdrawing in the week before the vote.

"A good day for FIFA and for football," he said on Facebook. "Change is finally coming. I said on Friday that the day would come sooner or later.

"Here it is! Now we should, responsibly and calmly, find a consensual solution worldwide in order to start new era of dynamism, transparency and democracy in FIFA."

Statement from world football players' union FIFPro on Blatter's resignation.

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"FIFPro welcomes the decision of FIFA President Sepp Blatter to resign as this creates an overdue and unique opportunity to fundamentally reform the governance of football.

"The world's professional footballers, through FIFPro, have a pivotal role to play in the structural overhaul of football. We are deeply committed to achieving this critical outcome in conjunction with all of the game's key stakeholders.

"FIFPro insists that only flawless governance will be acceptable to protect the wellbeing of the players and the integrity of the game. The reform effort will fail without the direct involvement of the players."

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So the above graphic shows the current structure of Fifa. That may not be the case in the future.

In announcing his decision to quit, current president Sepp Blatter said: "The executive committee includes representatives from federations over whom we have no control but for whose actions Fifa is being held responsible. We need deep-rooted structural change."

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If you read most of the world's media, Sepp Blatter's ability to hang on to power at Fifa was nothing short of miraculous

After years of negative headlines, the frenzy has reached fever pitch in the wake of the US allegations of corruption at the highest level in football - even though Mr Blatter himself has not been implicated.

And running through all this coverage was a theme - bemusement that much of the football world kept voting for him.

Nowhere was Sepp Blatter's support stronger than across Asia and Africa. So why did most of the representatives from those two continents vote for him again? Read this feature and all will be revealed.

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1 June 2015: Blatter is re-elected as FIFA president for a fifth term after his challenger, Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, withdraws during a second round of voting.

Football Association vice-chairman David Gill rejects a place on FIFA's executive committee under Blatter.

Independent FA director Heather Rabbattslater resigns from FIFA's anti-discrimination task force.

June 2 2015: Fifa general secretary Jerome Valcke denies allegations that he made key payments in a bribery scandal.

Blatter announces he is to resign as FIFA president.

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May 2015: Seven FIFA officials are arrested in dawn raids at a hotel in Zurich. They are later charged by US authorities along with two other FIFA officials and five corporate executives over allegations of racketeering, wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies spanning 24 years. They are accused of breeding decades of "rampant, systemic, and deep-rooted" corruption within FIFA by the US justice department.

The Swiss authorities raid FIFA headquarters, gathering data and documents for their separate investigation into allegations of criminal mismanagement and money laundering in connection with the allocation of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids.

November 2014: Hans-Joachim Eckert, chairman of the adjudicatory chamber of FIFA's independent ethics committee, publishes a 42-page summary of Garcia's investigation, effectively confirming Russia and Qatar as World Cup hosts after finding breaches by them were "of very limited scope".

FIFA lodges a criminal complaint with the Swiss attorney general over "possible misconduct" by individuals but insists the investigation into the bidding process for the two World Cups is concluded. Garcia calls the summary "incomplete and erroneous" and launches an appeal against it.

December 2014: Garcia loses his appeal against Eckert's review of his report and resigns as FIFA's independent ethics investigator, criticising FIFA's "lack of leadership" and saying he cannot change the culture of the world governing body.

FIFA executives agree to publish a "legally appropriate version" of the report. This has yet to happen.

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July 2012: FIFA commissions a report into allegations of corruption in world football which is led by former US attorney and newly appointed head of FIFA'S ethics committee Michael Garcia.

June 2014: The Sunday Times reports it has received "hundreds of millions" of documents which it claims reveal that disgraced former FIFA executive committee member Bin Hammam had made payments to football officials in return for votes for Qatar.

September 2014: Garcia completes his 430-page report into corruption allegations and sends it to FIFA.

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December 2010: Russia is awarded the 2018 World Cup and Qatar gets the 2022 hosting rights, days after the BBC broadcasts a Panorama expose of FIFA.

May 2011: FIFA suspends presidential candidate Mohamed Bin Hammam and vice-president Jack Warner pending an investigation into claims they offered financial incentives to members of the Caribbean Football Union. It drops a complaint against Blatter.

The Qatar 2022 team deny any wrongdoing with their winning bid, saying their name has been "dragged through the mud for no reason".

June 2011: Bin Hammam is found guilty of bribery and banned from all international and national football activity for life. Warner escapes investigation after resigning from his position.

Right, back to Sepp Blatter quitting as Fifa president.

And it could be second time lucky for David Ginola. The former Newcastle, Tottenham and Aston Villa midfielder, backed by a betting company, announced his intention to run for the Fifa presidency in January before withdrawing two weeks' later.

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But the Frenchman is back. And he has already stated his intention to stand as a candidate in the forthcoming Fifa presidential election.

Once again we briefly step away from the Sepp Blatter news and this time our focus is on AC Milan.

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Carlo Ancelotti, whose old job in charge of Real Madrid is set to be taken by Rafael Benitez (see 19:00 BST), has been talking about potentially taking charge at AC Milan.

Ancelotti, who was in charge of AC Milan from 2001 to 2009, writes on Twitter: "I thank AC Milan for their interest. It's hard to say no to a club that I love so well. I have to rest. I wish you the best."

So, that a no from Ancelotti then.

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Former England captain Rio Ferdinand has tweeted:David Gill.....do the honourable thing & please step forward

Johnny and Rhys you may be on to something as...

Football Association vice-chairman David Gill rejected a place on Fifa's executive committee while Sepp Blatter is president.

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But the former Manchester United chief executive has said he will reconsider his position to sit on the committee as Britain's Fifa vice-president.

"I fully welcome today's news as a major step forward for FIFA on the road to proper reform.

"I respect Mr Blatter's decision but am pleased he is standing aside and by the clear determination for real change within FIFA. This in turn allows me to reconsider my position.

"Having yet to confirm formally my resignation, I am willing to play my part in helping to bring about a positive future for FIFA and to work with the many people within the organisation who are only committed to developing and promoting the game around the world.

Rodgers Wabito: Reports of Sepp Blatter's resignation from Fifa sounds like April Fools' Day joke. Felt like he would cling to power till death.

Jonny Wright: David Gill for new FIFA president. He'd do a brilliant job and has already demonstrated his commitment for a transparent FIFA.

Rhys Tomlinson: Blatter out. David Gill in please. Hopefully this will also include no more bias towards the Spanish league.

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Former England defender Graeme Le Saux is not taking Sepp Blatter's announcement too seriously.

On Twitter he jokes: "All the ingredients here for a Hollywood blockbuster or 5 series HBO drama. Danny Devito (pictured) is made for role of Blatter. But what title?"

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The board of world football players' union FIFPro watching the news that Sepp Blatter will resign as FIFA President.

The highlighted areas show where the conversation on Blatter's resignation is dense on Twitter. Interestingly not a lot is being said in Russia and Qatar but Great Britain cannot get enough of it.

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One Twitter user - Hannah Wilks - reacts to the resignation of Swiss Blatter on Twitter: "Poor Stanislas Wawrinka. He beats Federer in a Slam & still won't be the top story in Switzerland. Not even the top sports story."

Wawrinka replies:"I'm OK with that, don't worry."

This is the Blatter image being shared more than any other on Twitter as we speak.

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Former Newcastle and England striker Alan Shearer tweets:"Good news is Blatter is gone. Bad news is I've heard he's after the Newcastle job!"

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Sepp Blatter, 79, has had a controversial time in charge of Fifa. He has the nickname of the 'Teflon Man' after staying in his role when others around him left their positions.

BBC News has profiled Blatter's time in charge of Fifa. It is well worth a watch.

"Think this is bad for Blatter? Could be a lot worse for Qatar."

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Want to watch the moment Sepp Blatter quit as Fifa president? Of course you do. Here is the link.

Statement from Swiss Atorney General

"The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) has taken note of the announced resignation of Joseph S. Blatter as President of the Fifa.

"The OAG has opened criminal proceedings against persons unknown on suspicion of criminal mismanagement and of money laundering. Therefore, Joseph S. Blatter is not under investigation by the OAG. His announced resignation will have no influence on the ongoing criminal proceedings."

More from Blatter's resignation speech: "The size of the executive committee must be reduced and its members should be elected through the Fifa congress.

"The integrity checks for all Executive Committee members must be organised centrally through Fifa and not through the confederations.

"We need term limits not only for the president but for all members of the executive committee."

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Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany on Twitter: "Blatter wasn't solely responsible, more have to follow. Transparency and voting reform, then we move on and bring back ethics."

And more from Domenico Scala (See 18:28): "Many have questioned the transparency of the way Fifa operates.

"Fifa is committed to changed and minded to address the issue which continue to undermine Fifa and football more broadly."

Steve Downes: Blatter splattered, FIFA flattened, Sport smiling.

David Penn: A long road back for FIFA but an important first step today. The challenge now is to develop with transparency & inclusiveness.

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Football Association chairman Greg Dyke has been speaking to BBC News. He said: "The whole organisation of Fifa needs re-structuring. The whole organisation needs looking at financially.

"The future has got to be about transparency but this is great news today."

Dyke added that Fifa under Blatter has done some good, including taking the World Cup to Africa for the first time in 2010, but added: "It's all been done under a cloud of corruption and today it ends."

More from Domenico Scala (see 18:23): "The president has communicated his decision to all members of Fifa and now is the time for Fifa to move forward.

"There is significant work to gain the trust of the public and reform the way people see Fifa. And takes steps to ensure the organisation is not used by those seeking to enrich themselves at the expense of the game."

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Uefa president Michel Platini has backed Sepp Blatter's decision to step down as Fifa president.

Platini, who asked Sepp Blatter to resign before the election that saw him become re-elected, said: "It was a difficult decision, a brave decision, and the right decision."

Domenico Scala, Fifa's head of audit and compliance: "The next Fifa conference is in May 2016 in Mexico City but as president Blatter has stated it would be an unnecessary delay.

"There needs to be four months notice for any presidential elections. Fifa considers time to vet candidates. The decision for the timing of the election of the next president will be up to the executive committee and will take place any time from December until March."

Secretary of state for Culture, Media and Sport John Whittingdale on BBC Radio 5 live: "I hope football can now come together. The chasm was created by Blatter wanting to hang on. Europe was supporting an alternative candidate and as long as he was there it was going to be difficult to move forward.

"I now hope everyone can come together to make the changes required."

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More quotes from Sepp Blatter: "I would like to thank everyone who have always supported me as president of Fifa and who have done so much for football."

Sepp Blatter key points:

• Felt a lack of support by people in the world of football.
• Did not want to wait until next Fifa congress in Mexico in May 2016
• "Interests of Fifa are very dear to me and that is why I have taken this decision"
• "What counts most to me is Fifa and football around the world"
• "By stepping down allow Fifa to go further than ever before in terms of reform"

As expected, Twitter has loved the Sepp Blatter resignation. There have been 324,000 tweets with the term "Blatter" in them in the last hour. This is big stuff.

"Scala says minimum four months to extraordinary congress. December to March 2016 timescale for new congress."

Aman Sheth: The king is dead, long live the king.

Daniel Johnson: With Blatter finally gone hopefully football can move on, with someone who truly cares about the game.

Send us your thoughts on Sepp Blatter quitting as Fifa president.

Former Football Association chairman David Bernstein on BBC Radio 5 live: "I said all the way through this man is not a man who resigns easy so I just wonder if something has got to him.

"There will be good candidates out there. We need someone who can unite the whole world. We need a real election with genuine candidates and a real choice."

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So why has Sepp Blatter quit now? He says: "The next congress of Fifa is on May 13 in Mexico and if we waited until then it will only delay matters. I will ask the organising executive committee to organise extraordinary congress to elect a successor.

"The procedure is to be carried out in accordance within Fifa statutes and sufficient time allocated to find best possible candidates. I will not stand I am free from the constraints of an election."

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Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker on Twitter.

More from Sepp Blatter: "Although the members of Fifa gave me a new mandate, this mandate does not seem to be supported by everyone in the world of football - the supporters, clubs, players and those who live, breathe and love football as much as we all do at Fifa.

"This is why I will call an extraordinary congress to be held as soon as possible for a new president elected to follow me with a new election held.

"It is my deep care for Fifa and its interests, which I hold very dear, that has led me to take this decision. What matters to me more than anything is that when all of this is over, football is the winner."

Sepp Blatter says: "I have thoroughly considered my presidency and thought about my presidency and the last 40 years in my life.

"These years were closely related to Fifa and this wonderful sport of football, I appreciate and love Fifa more than anything else and only want to do the best for football and Fifa and our institution.

"I decided to stand again to be elected because I convinced it was the best option for football. The challenges that Fifa are facing have not come to an end."

Sepp Blatter's news conference is in progress now.

Bilel Mohsni has been banned for four matches and issued with a notice of complaint following his post-match clash with Lee Erwin at Fir Park.

Defender Mohsni, 27, was sent off after the final whistle of Rangers' 3-0 defeat by Motherwell on Sunday.

He is out of contract as of Monday and his ban and any additional suspension will be attached to his registration.

Motherwell duo Lionel Ainsworth and Craig Moore have accepted two-match suspensions for violent conduct.

The duo were involved in separate clashes with Mohsni after Motherwell's victory, which completed a 6-1 aggregate win in the Scottish Premiership play-off final.

Stan Wawrinka has beaten Roger Federer 6-4 6-3 7-6 to progress to the semi-finals of the French Open.

"Blatter and Scala name plate now removed from press conference top table. Only De Gregorio remains. What is going on? "

Roger Federer has forced a tie-break in the third set of his quarter-final with fellow Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka.

Wawrinka leads by two sets to love.

Live text commentary here.

Incoming head coach Brian Smith can bring "confidence and belief" to Wakefield Trinity on his arrival this week, says chairman Michael Carter.

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Former Sydney Roosters, Bradford and Hull FC boss Smith, 61, led the former to the NRL Grand Final in 2010 - his most recent coaching post.

He joins a Trinity side bottom without a win in 13 Super League games and currently seven points adrift.

"He comes with a fantastic pedigree," Carter told the BBC Super League Show.

Read the full piece here

Mr Blatter is keeping us all waiting, the conference is now scheduled for 17:45 BST.

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Stanislas Wawrinka is two sets up on Roger Federer and about to serve for the match.

It's 6-4, 6-3, 5-3 in the French Open quarter-final.

Live text commentary here.

"New Zealand are the best Test team in the World to watch..."

A reminder (before we went Fifa crazy) that New Zealand have beaten England by 199 runs at Headingley to draw the Test match series 1-1.

As reported earlier in Sportsday, Sheffield United have now confirmed Nigel Adkins as their new manager on a three-year contract.

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"Fifa press conference delayed by 30 mins."

The wait goes on.

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"Scene is set at Fifa. Waiting for Sepp Blatter to arrive."

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"Fifa press conference is with Blatter. No name place for Valcke. Others present are Domenico Scala and Walter De Gregorio.

"Domenico Scala is Fifa's head of audit and compliance. He's also the man who initially ran Fifa's election process.

We will have live coverage from Zurich of the Fifa news conference from 17:00 BST. Click on the live coverage tab at the top of this page to watch the latest developments.

Fifa have called a news conference at 5pm.

Here is what we know so far:

• Jerome Valcke, Sepp Blatter's top deputy has denied allegations that he is the high-ranking official who made key payments in a bribery scandal.
• Last Wednesday seven senior Fifa officials were detained at an annual convention in Zurich, among 14 people indicted by US prosecutors. Valcke and Blatter were not among the seven.
• On the same day, Fifa was also rocked by the news that Swiss authorities had begun a separate criminal investigation into how the 2018 and 2022 World Cups were allocated.
• Fifa has provisionally suspended Concacaf general secretary Enrique Sanz from all football-related activities.
• Congolese Football Association vice-president Jean Guy Blaise Mayolas and general secretary Badji Mombo Wantete have also been suspended for apparent "breaches of the Fifa code of ethics".

It's all over in the cricket. New Zealand win by 199 runs.

Jos Buttler is the last man out for 73, trapped LBW by Mark Craig

New Zealand's first Test win in England since 1999 and they draw the series 1-1.

Eng 254-9 (Buttler 72*, Anderson 8*)

England clinging on here and that's 1,000 Test runs for England's Jimmy Anderson.

He will need to add to that tally if England stand a chance of salvaging a draw here.

Follow live text commentary here.

"Media room not prepared. Staff rushing to install power cables. Clear sign of the haste with which Fifa called this press conference.

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"Fifa staff say they were told just over an hour ago to prepare a press conference and send out the invites. They claim to be in the dark too.

"Media headcount. Me, Brian from Reuters, a German radio journo from ARD and a gent from the Swiss press. two photographers. Cosy."

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Here is Belgian duo Marouane Fellaini and Christian Benteke.

We're not sure if the Manchester United midfielder managed to get that helmet over his mane, but he did tweet this picture writing 'karting with the boys.'

New Zealand nearly there, need just one more for the win against England as Mark Wood falls to Tim Southee.

230-9. Click here to follow live text coverage of the match

Warwickshire 342, Middlesex 212-8

BBC London 94.9's Kevin Hand at Lord's:

"Former England opener Nick Compton prevented Warwickshire tearing through the entire innings with 74 before he top edged Boyd Rankin to long leg.

"There has been assistance for the bowlers from the pitch as well as from the leaden skies overhead, but time is against the visitors in their attempt to turn their advantage into a victory."

Marco Caputo has resigned as Leinster scrum coach two weeks after the departure of head coach Matt O'Connor.

The Australian took the scrum role last summer when Greg Feek replaced John Plumtree in Ireland's set-up.

"I believe that my decision will give the new coaching and management staff the best chance of a fresh start for the new season," said Caputo.

O'Connor left by "mutual agreement" following Leinster's failure to finish inside the Pro12 top four.

In the battle of the Swiss on Court Suzanne-Lenglen it's first blood to Stanislas Wawrinka. He leads Roger Federer 6-4.

Click here to follow live text coverage of the match

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Sussex will face no punishment despite the pitch for their Championship match against Warwickshire at Hove last week being rated as "poor" by the umpires.

Sussex beat the Bears inside three days, with neither side scoring more than 200 runs in either innings.

The England & Wales Cricket Board requires that counties "shall actively prepare the best quality pitch that it can" for matches they stage.

A committee found there was no evidence Sussex had breached this requirement.

Northampton Town have signed former Derby County right-back Josh Lelan on an 12-month contract. The 20-year-old joined the Rams' youth system at the age of 15, but failed to play a first-team game for the Championship side.

BBC Radio Wales Sport's Nick Webb at Cardiff:

Glamorgan 371, Northants 157 & 15-2 (f/o)

"Northants are struggling for survival against Glamorgan, after being forced to follow on 214 runs behind.

"Graham Wagg struck twice early in the visitors' second innings after Andrew Salter and Craig Meschede both claimed cheap three-wicket hauls in their first knock.

"Adam Rossington and Josh Cobb both made fifties for Northants but their partnership was ended when Rossington was run out backing up at the non-striker's end."

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"Nasty moment on Chatrier as piece of hoarding hits spectators, one injured man leaves smiling & waving, play stopped."

Click here to follow live text coverage of the French Open

"Fifa spokesperson refuses to confirm what the news conference in just over one hour's time is being called for.

"So... Here we go. In a cab heading up the Zurich hills to Fifa HQ. News conference starts in one hour. No word yet on who / what it's about."

BBC Radio Essex's Paul Newton at Chelmsford:

Essex 166 & 235-5, Leicestershire 280

"Essex enjoyed the better of the middle session, scoring 133 runs while losing only the wicket of Ryan ten Doeschate for 77.

"Critically the second new ball is due immediately after tea as Leicestershire look to record their first Championship win since September 2012 and their first on 'foreign' soil since September 2010.

"After a gloomy first three hours where the floodlights were much needed, the sun shone in all its glory approaching tea as batting became visibly easier."

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Chelsea striker Diego Costa has responded to reports that he is unhappy in England.

'It's always a bit more difficult in the first season for adaptation," he told Chelsea TV. "But I have no reason to leave this place, I love it, the fans love me and I want to stay.'

Rio Ferdinand has been on Twitter today having his say on the current situation at Fifa.

"Blatter should have moved to one side & let the next generation influence the game from the top...become the elder statesman to lean on etc.

"Are Fifa & Blatter guilty of all of these accusations?? Obviously time will tell but for football's sake I hope this is a major wind up!"

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There are plenty of familiar faces on this picture of the Dutch team training.

The photo was tweeted by Manchester United's new signing Memphis Depay as the squad prepare for a friendly against the USA on Friday

League One side Colchester United have signed former loanee Richard Brindley on a two-year contract. The 22-year-old defender, who played eight times for the U's last season, was released by Rotherham at the end of the campaign.

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The Irish Rugby Union has confirmed captain Paul O'Connell will retire from international rugby after the upcoming World Cup.

O'Connell will also be released early from his Munster contract and is expected to finish his career with European champions Toulon.

Fifa have called a news conference at short notice, with members of the media invited to their HQ in Zurich at 17:00 BST.

Wonder what that could be about...

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Another season is over and for most Premier League players it is a time to relax, unwind and head off on a dream holiday.

For other experienced top-flight stars, like Manchester United forward Javier Hernandez and Tottenham Hotspur winger Aaron Lennon, it is a time of deep uncertainty.

BBC Sport takes a look at some of the most high-profile names who don't know where they will be playing when the 2015-16 campaign starts in nine weeks time.

Click here to read the piece

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Sammy Harrison: Matt Le Tissier, one of the most talented and creative players but only eight caps. A genius that was a victim of his own loyalty.

Luke Jones: Dan Evans. Got to the third round of the US Open playing incredible tennis then disappeared off the face of the earth.

Gloucestershire 329, Derbyshire 77-2 (close, day three)

No play was possible on day three of Derbyshire's Division Two match with Gloucestershire at Derby.

Strong winds overnight disturbed a portion of the covers, allowing rain to get on one end of the wicket.

Further rain fell early in the day and, at 15:15 BST, the umpires decided the pitch was unfit for play today.

Get that BBQ on, New Zealand are cooking now. Stuart Broad chops on for England and the hosts are on the verge.

188-8 and the Kiwis need just two more wickets.

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Amir Khan is convinced he could be less than two weeks away from landing his long-awaited super-fight with pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather.

But Khan has dismissed any prospect of an imminent all-British showdown with domestic welterweight rival Kell Brook, saying he has "no interest" in the fight at the present time.

Khan told Press Association Sport: "I don't think I have ever been closer to getting the fight with Floyd Mayweather than I am at this moment.

"The indications are that I have strengthened my case with my win over Algieri and I believe there is every chance the fight could be confirmed within the next two weeks."

Some interesting comments from Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho about teenage midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

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The 19-year-old came on in the 41st minute but was subbed in the second half during Chelsea's 1-0 win against Sydney FC, with the Blues' boss unhappy with Loftus-Cheek's work rate.

"With Ruben, it's one step back in terms of my relationship with him," said Mourinho. "If he doesn't know what it is to play for me and Chelsea it's one step back. At 19 you have to run three times more than the others, you have to play to your limits and not like a superstar with the ball at your feet.

"I don't accept when he's in midfield with Mikel and Matic that when we don't have the ball he doesn't press, doesn't have intensity and he's waiting for everybody else to recover the ball. I don't accept that in the superstars so how can I accept that in a kid?"

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New York Cosmos will become the first professional American sports team to play in Cuba since 1999 on Tuesday when they face the Cuban national team in Havana.

The game marks the first time a US sports team has visited Cuba since President Obama announced steps toward full diplomacy with the country.

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Triathlete Helen Jenkins has withdrawn from the European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan, because of an ankle injury.

The Welsh athlete, 31, a two-time ITU World Triathlon Series winner, missed much of 2013 and the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a foot injury.

Jenkins made her return last month in the World Series race in Cape Town, where she finished seventh.

"I'm disappointed to be missing Baku and to miss out on being part of Team GB," Jenkins said.

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This will have been an awkward conversation...with himself.

Former England batsman Robert Key will remain as Kent's club captain despite dropping himself from the Championship side.

Key, 36, omitted himself for matches against Glamorgan and Gloucestershire but returned against Surrey, with Sam Northeast leading the side instead.

"Rob had a bit of a slump in form and dropped himself, which is unusual," said chief executive Jamie Clifford.

"He came back but decided he wasn't going to captain, on the basis he would probably score more runs."

Angry sportsmen, stay off Twitter. Former England forward Gareth Hock has been fined £1,000 by the Rugby Football League for posting "inappropriate material" on social media.

Hock, 31, joined Championship side Leigh Centurions on 26 February but while playing for Salford Red Devils earlier that month, he was banned for six games for reckless use of his knees in a Super League defeat by St Helens.

An RFL statement said Hock breached the RFL's social media policy in February.

Moeen Ali, go home! You've just left a straight ball which has taken out your off stump. Terrible judgement. New Zealand need just three wickets to beat England. 153-7.

Click here to follow live text coverage of the match

The German Football Association would not support a boycott of the 2018 World Cup in opposition to the way Fifa is running the game.

Football Association chairman Greg Dyke has said England would support any boycott led by Uefa following Fifa head Sepp Blatter's re-election.

German FA president Wolfgang Niersbach, speaking ahead of a meeting of Uefa officials this week, said: "We don't want to go down the route of a boycott. That won't accomplish anything."

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Phil Tufnell left English cricketer Alex Hales speechless when he asked about his future prospects in the Indian Premier League.

Speaking to the Nottinghamshire player, Phil Tufnell asked: "Would you be happy to miss an England game to go play in the IPL?"

The 26-year-old braved an answer to the former England spinner.

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Christian Benteke has remained tight-lipped over his Aston Villa future but insisted he knows what he wants.

The striker has offered no promises he will stay at Villa after the summer following his stunning end-of-season form.

He has been linked with a move to Liverpool and has a £32.5m release fee clause in his contract, with agent Eris Kismet reportedly saying the Belgium international is keen to play for a club in Europe.

"It's about him (Kismet), he knows what I want and I'll let him do the job," said the 24-year-old. "I don't think about Aston Villa now. I did my season with Villa and now I am focused with the national team."

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Emmet Masterson: Lee Westwood. For a former world number one who's won all over the world, no Players, WGC title or major is a huge underachievement.

Luke Martin: Has to be Bebe for Man Utd. Bought for £7m and I could count the number of times he played on one hand.

Today we are asking about sportsmen and sportswomen who have not lived up to the hype and not fulfilled their potential.

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Did we jinx him?

Alastair Cook has gone and that could be the beginning of the end for England.

Just after scoring his 9,000th test the captain is trapped LBW to Kane Williamson for 56. Cook uses up a review but it is to no avail.

England teetering on the brink of defeat and Moeen Ali is the next man in to join Jos Buttler.

England 145-6. Click here to follow live text coverage of the match

Leading from the front..

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jems odoi: Anderson at Manchester United.

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Two Button Hero: Underachiever has to be Bendtner. Scored a hat-trick against Leyton Orient and said he'd found his best form.

Today we are asking about sportsmen and sportswomen who have not lived up to the hype and not fulfilled their potential.

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Serbia's Ana Ivanovic is through to the semi-finals of the French Open.

The number seven seed seed beat Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-2 and will face the winner of Garbine Muguruza and Lucie Safarova.

It is Ivanovic's best run at Roland Garros since she won the tournament in 2008, her only Grand Slam to date.

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IBF world welterweight champion Kell Brook says Amir Khan is "running scared" of fighting him and has accused his fellow Brit of trying to "jump the queue" to fight Floyd Mayweather.

"There would be no bigger fight domestically," Brook told Sky Sports. "Khan has to be running scared."

"He has no right to fight Mayweather. He has stepped up to welterweight but not fought a fully-fledged fighter yet. I am told he was rubbish in his last fight. Mayweather should be fighting me, I am the world champion and I am not sure why Khan is trying to jump the queue."

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R. El Jumaili: Balotelli! I'm still waiting for him to rock the football world though I'm not too sure why based on recent performances.

Jack Nixon: Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky. Very direct & skilful. Had a great end to the 11/12 season & never rewarded for it.

Talha: Who have not lived up to the hype? just pick a player from #LFC squad.

Today we are asking about sportsmen and sportswomen who have not lived up to the hype and not fulfilled their potential.

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Formula 1 is changing. The sport's bosses are in the process of creating new rules aimed at ensuring the cars that race in 2017 will be the fastest ever.

The motivation for this has been concerns that F1 is losing its appeal, a belief created by falling television figures last year in some important markets, such as Germany and Italy.

So why is F1 taking the decisions it is, and what difference will they make?

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Rangers have held discussions with former Brentford boss Mark Warburton about the manager's job at Ibrox.

Warburton, 52, is believed to be one of a number of candidates being considered along with current boss Stuart McCall.

Former Rangers captain David Weir, who assisted Warburton at Brentford, has also been spoken to.

The Ibrox side will be in the Scottish Championship next season after losing the Premiership play-off final against Motherwell.

Annie Thomas: Underachievers: England men's football, England men's cricket. Personally I'd rather praise the over-achievers!

Chris Mendes: Adel Taarabt would be world class if he stayed fit and showed the same dedication as most other professionals

Balder the brave: Trevor Brooking, to this day I can't understand why he's a knight of the realm. Bob Geldoff yes, BROOKING NO!!

Today we are asking about sportsmen and sportswomen who have not lived up to the hype and not fulfilled their potential.

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Fancy a spin on two wheels at 200 mph? No, me neither. Maria Costello, Britain's celebrated motorcyclist, loves it though despite a number of broken bones and injuries.

What gives her the buzz? Click here to read the piece with BBC Sport's Aimee Lewis.

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"I don't mind if people think I am rubbish."

In his regular BBC Sport column, Robbie Savage looks back at his season's highlights as a pundit, recalls some of his run-ins over the last few months and revisits some of his predictions too.

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Jeff Hitchings: Audley Harrison. All the ability in the world but always lost when it counted.

Tim South: Controversial but Raheem Sterling. Scored more than most than Liverpool and got the most assists, great ability

Daniel Kelly: Torres after leaving Liverpool. Score 65 goals in 100 games, now on 24 goals in 139 games for three teams since leaving.

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A year ago today, Frank Lampard confirmed that he would leave Chelsea after 13 years at Stamford Bridge. What a legend.

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Will the real Roger Federer step forward.

Stanislas Wawrinka seems to be in a jovial mood before his French Open quarter-final with Federer.

That match will be on the Suzanne-Lenglen Court following the women's quarter-final between Garbine Muguruza and Lucie Safarova. It is going on serve in the first set, 4-3 to Muguruza.

"Messi is an extra-terrestrial who plays with us humans."

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That's the view from Juventus veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon ahead of the Italian side's Champions League final against Barcelona on Saturday.

"We hope that on 6 June he returns to earth and becomes a human too.''

So that leads into our second topic of debate for this afternoon. We are after those sportsmen and sportswomen who have not lived up to the hype and not fulfilled their potential.

It can be from any sport, so don't be shy come up with your suggestions and the reasons why they have under-achieved.

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Anyone remember the name Freddy Adu? As we mentioned earlier today, the former United States international is 26 today.

He was tipped to be a huge star in world football after he joined Major League Soccer side DC United as a 14-year-old. But the hype did not live up to reality.

Unsuccessful loan spells followed at Benfica and Monaco and he is now at Finnish side KuPS, the 11th side of his career.

"Zawraq, one of the favourites for flat racing's Epsom Derby on Saturday, is at the centre of an injury scare.

"The colt, trained in Ireland by Dermot Weld, was found to be lame after a workout on the gallops. Vets believe it will be 36 hours before they are certain if he is able to line up. "

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Imagine Manchester United or Real Madrid conducting business like this these days.

In 1955 this is how Barnsley went about signing and shipping out players. The club have tweeted this telegram. which shows they clearly had an abundance of forwards.

BBC Radio Nottingham's Dave Bracegirdle at Trent Bridge:

Nottinghamshire 255, Sussex 173-7

"With the visitors resuming on 39-3, the session produced 134 runs for the loss of four wickets, three of them to Jake Ball.

"Chris Nash was the first man to go, adjudged lbw to Ball for 15, as he tried to work to leg. Luke Wright looked full of shots after he'd arrived at the crease but then lost his off pole to Ball, also for 15.

"The same bowler had Ben Brown caught behind, first ball, by Riki Wessels and it could have been much worse for Sussex had Craig Cachopa and Chris Jordan not both been spilled in the slip cordon.

"Jordan's was the only other wicket to fall, comprehensively bowled by Luke Wood, leaving Cachopa unbeaten on 46 at the interval and with his side still 82 runs adrift."

BBC Radio Leicester's Richard Rae at Chelmsford:

Essex 166 & 102-4, Leicestershire 280

"A tense, absorbing session of county cricket at Chelmsford has concluded with Essex on 102-4, still trailing Leicestershire by 12 runs.

"The men to go were Ravi Bopara, who fought his way through the first hour before Clint McKay, coming towards the end of an outstanding spell, brought one back sharply off the seam to win a leg before decision.

"Then Jesse Ryder, who after a very different sort of innings, was bowled by Charlie Shreck.

"The Foxes' first victory in 38 matches is a little closer, but they know they still have much work to do on a wicket which is improving with every passing session."

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New Celtic signing Dedryck Boyata looks a bit underwhelmed in the club's official photograph.

BBC WM's Mike Taylor at Lord's:

Warwickshire 342, Middlesex 101-2 (lunch, day three)

"An early lunch is now anticipated at Lord's, with bad light threatening to smother this match. With the equivalent of two sessions already lost, the game needed to move on quickly this morning to prevent the chance of a positive result vanishing.

"But only one early wicket came to Warwickshire, Sam Robson edging a drive at a full Chris Wright delivery to first slip. Varun Chopra held that well, but could not cling on to a sharp chance offered by Eoin Morgan. He may have expected wicketkeeper Tim Ambrose to grab it instead.

"Morgan and Nick Compton resisted with good judgement and timing until it became too dark to continue."

BBC London 94.9's Mark Church at The Oval:

Surrey 448, Lancashire 29-2

"A pretty good morning for Surrey. Play finally got underway at 11:30 BST and the hosts were all out for 448 with Ben Foakes unbeaten on 63.

"Then in tough batting conditions Tom Curran dismissed Karl Brown and Matthew Dunn had Paul Horton caught behind.

"Alviro Petersen and Ashwell Prince moved Lancashire to 29-2 when bad light forced the players inside for an early lunch.

"The 3,000 schoolchildren inside the ground will be hoping the light improves and they get to see more cricket this afternoon."

Full-time Down Under and Chelsea end their tour and season with another win.

But they were hanging on at the end, as John Terry got his body in the way to deny Alex Brosque.

Loic Remy's goal on 30 minutes settled the game which saw a glimpse into Chelsea's future with may youngsters given a chance by Jose Mourinho.

Oh dear. Having been hit in a "nasty" place, Ben Stokes loses his concentration just minutes before lunch and edges to Luke Ronchi. New Zealand are jumping up, England are on the down...and almost out. 102-5, chasing 455.

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Barcelona boss Luis Enrique: "I want to do my job right, I want to enjoy what I do.

"It is only natural that you win the biggest game. I haven't thought about it. We have played a great Champions League campaign and we need a great game against Juventus.

"We will try to keep the ball as long as we can like we always do. We want to take advantage of the spaces and pressure when we don't have the ball."

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Johnny Magrinho: Charlie Austin. To score that many goals for the basement club in the Premier League is absurd yet Kane gets all the plaudits.

Josh Thorne: Jordan Henderson is a player who was crucial to Liverpool's challenge for the Premier League last season. #engineroom

Sydney FC have had the ball in the net but it is disallowed for a handball. Seb Ryall the man to think he had scored the equaliser.

Just before that Petr Cech saved at point blank range from Andrew Hoole's header.

Ouch!! Ben Stokes has just been hit in the...one place you don't want to be. It's put me right off my lunch.

England recovering against New Zealand though, now 101-4, chasing 455.

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Changes for Chelsea: Charly Musonda replaces Dominic Solanke and goalscorer Loic Remy is off for Isaiah Brown.

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After some great work by Eden Hazard, Verdan Janjetovic saves from Andreas Christensen at the near post before the goalkeeper is then called into action to save from Cesar Azpilicueta.

The official attendance at the ANZ Stadium is 83,598.

Rugby union reporter Chris Jones: The Rugby Football Union will take no action regarding Danny Cipriani until the conclusion of the police investigation.

Cipriani was released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of drink driving, and will return to the police station at a later date, believed to be in August. He has not been charged.

He will therefore meet up with the rest of the England squad in camp on 22 June.

"We are aware of the matter concerning Danny Cipriani," said an RFU spokesperson. "However it would be inappropriate to comment at this time until all the facts are known."

BBC Scotland's senior football reporter Chris McLaughlin: "Celtic have completed the signing of Belgian defender Dedryck Boyata from Manchester City."

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Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic: "We want to be the best we can on this special day. We don't want to change anything in our preparation and we want to enjoy it.

"We have to play wonderfully because we face an extremely talented team. Juventus have worked hard for what they have achieved.

"If you believe you are favourites, it is dangerous. We cannot control what people feel. We can only control our sensations as a group. It is very easy to say Barca are the favourites."

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Should have been 2-0 to Chelsea.

Eden Hazard finds Loic Remy but his shot is cleared off the line by an Alex Gersbach header.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is replaced by Jordan Houghton.

Sheffield United are expected to unveil Nigel Adkins as their new manager at a press conference in London at 17:00 BST.

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The Blades sacked Nigel Clough nine days ago.

Adkins, out of work for just under six months after being sacked by Reading in December 2014, will become the Blades' eighth manager since they were relegated from the top flight in 2007.

Right, it is time for today's Question of Sport #QSTeaser.

Which seven players whose surnames end in an E scored 10 or more goals in the Premier League this season?

The answers will be revealed later on.

Here is the story of the second-half so far.

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Eden Hazard is still causing problems for the home side, Loic Remy has dragged a shot wide, Dominic Solanke got in behind the Sydney defence but was muscled off the ball before he could get his shot away.

Elsewhere, Sydney captain Alex Brosque had a great opportunity to equalise but he prodded his shot wide.

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Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov is a free agent after his one-and-a-half year stay at French Ligue 1 club Monaco ended.

The 34-year-old Bulgarian joined from Fulham in January 2014 and scored in Monaco's Champions League win over Arsenal this season.

Berbatov was linked with a number of Premier League clubs in January.

Top-flight new boys Bournemouth have been reported to be interested this summer.

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Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano: "It would be too dangerous to say we will win. Juventus are in the same situation as us, they can also win a treble, they are in a great position.

"We will try our best and after 59 games in the season, this is the last one.

"Lionel Messi has the talent to do things what others cannot do. Invisible is an oxymoron, it does not exist in football and life."

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Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has dismissed suggestions he would not be fit enough to play in Saturday's Champions League final against Juventus.

He said: "I had a few twinges but it's nothing. I am not considering not being there on Saturday.

"For me it has been a privilege to share all these years with Xavi. He is the number one playmaker."

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The second-half has got under way at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney.

Couple of changes for Chelsea. Dominic Solanke is on for Jeremie Boga and Andreas Christensen has replaced Nathan Ake.

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Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets: "I think that Lionel Messi could score the goal against Athletic Bilbao against any team."

What a cracker it was, as the 27-year-old Argentina forward started on the right and surrounded by Athletic players in the lead up, he managed to squeeze through a gap, sprint into the box, shift the ball past one more defender before striking a shot low past goalkeeper Iago Herrerin.

Busquets added: "Juventus are a team who play in a different way to the teams we have met so far."

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Talking of Ronald Koeman, the Southampton boss "knows all the tricks" for Europa League success, says former player Jimmy Case.

Koeman, 52, won the European Cup with PSV Eindhoven in 1988 and Barcelona in 1992 and has managed in the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain.

Arsenal's FA Cup win on Saturday confirmed Saints' place in Europe and Case backs Koeman to impress.

"With European competition Koeman's been there, he knows all the tricks and he's managed abroad," Case said.

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Ben Broomfield: Fabian Delph. Key player in Aston Villa's survival but gets no recognition as he plays for a smaller club.

Max Baggins-Craig: Micah Richards, did so well, even appeared in GB's 2012 Olympic team, yet he's put down too often.

James Dowthwaite: Steven Davis: at the heart of our rise up the league, consistent, and extremely good on the ball. #saintsfc

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Barcelona midfielder Xavi: "For me it's a spectacular end to my Barca career. I want to end it winning."

Who can argue with that.

"We want to win the fifth cup and re-write history. For some of us it will be the fourth win in Europe, for Barcelona it will be the fifth.

"I remember Ronald Koeman's goal and his celebration in 1992. After that being part of all what has happened is incredible."

Barely a minute gone since the last wicket and Joe Root is back to the shed for England as Tom Latham takes a stunning catch. Root said they could win this match against New Zealand, what was he thinking?? 62-4, chasing a mammoth 455.

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Half-time Down Under.

A Loic Remy goal separates the sides, though Diego Costa (twice) and Boga have had good chances for Chelsea.

Cech and Ivanovic have saved Chelsea's blushes at the other end.

England in deep trouble. Ian Bell's torrid series continues, falling for just one run as he is caught at leg slip. The bearded Mark Craig for New Zealand is ecstatic. 62-3, chasing 455.

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Change for Chelsea and that's the last we will see of Diego Costa.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek comes on for the Spaniard.

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Barcelona players Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets are in position as they face the journalists before Saturday's Champions League final against Juventus.

Both clubs are on for a league, cup and European Cup treble.

It's all happening now.

Moments after Loic Remy's goal, Kiki Naumoff is put through one-on-one with Petr Cech but the goalkeeper is quick off his line to make a great save before Branislav Ivanovic clears off the line

Then Jeremie Boga has an excellent chance to make it two but he flashes his effort from Eden Hazard's pass over the bar before Diego Costa forces a diving save from Vedran Janjetovic.

Gary Ballance...fails to keep it. A beauty of a delivery from Trent Boult sees him get him a tangle and he is bowled by the New Zealand left-armer. England 61-2, chasing 455. Can they hold out on day five?

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Chelsea take the lead in Sydney. Loic Remy receives the ball from Jeremie Boga on the edge of the penalty area, the Frenchman cuts inside and smashes a left-footed drive into the top right corner.

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Wales' newest boxing world champion Lee Selby plans to make his first IBF featherweight title defence in Cardiff.

Selby, 28, beat Evgeny Gradovich with a dominant display at London's O2 Arena on Saturday.

The Barry fighter will make two title defences in 2015, with the first coming in late August or early September.

"I've proved I'm a worthy champion. I will leave my management team to pick my opponents but I will fight anyone," Selby told BBC Radio Wales Sport.

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Another chance for Chelsea. Eden Hazard squares the ball to Loic Remy in the centre of the box but his left-foot shot is wide.

All the attacking intent is coming from the Premier League champions and Diego Costa is really enjoying himself out there, the Sydney players are giving him far too much space.

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New Stevenage manager Teddy Sheringham has promoted Darren Sarll from head of youth to first-team coach at Broadhall Way.

The 32-year-old has been coaching with Boro for the last three years, having previously worked for Brentford and Rotherham United.

Gurpreet Singh Kang: Antonio Valencia of Manchester United. He is a beast with speed. The fastest player in soccer. I love his strength.

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Ian Dobson: Seb Larsson, so underrated. Been Sunderland's best player this season. Played for 35 minutes with injury against Arsenal. Immense.

Sean Collard: Most underrated player of Crystal Palace is Dwight Gayle. Natural goalscorer but over looked by every Palace manager.

Diego Costa almost opened the scoring for Chelsea with a wonderful piece of skill.

The Spanish striker dribbled past three Sydney players in the box and his shot almost squeezed through the legs of Vedran Janjetovic, but the keeper manages to keep it out.

At the other end Petr Cech has had little to do so far. Will he still be at Chelsea next season?

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John Barclay and South Africa-born duo Josh Strauss and WP Nel have been included in Scotland's training squad for this year's Rugby World Cup.

Glasgow back row Strauss, 28, and 29-year-old Edinburgh tighthead prop Nel will qualify to play for Scotland later this year under residency rules.

Scarlets flanker Barclay, 28, last featured in a Scotland squad in 2013.

Ryan Wilson, who is serving an international ban until late August, is also included.

It doesn't take long for New Zealand to get the breakthrough against England as opener Adam Lyth feathers a Trent Boult delivery to the keeper. Chasing 455, the hosts are 47-1. A long, long way behind.

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Justin Hutton: Got to be Joel Ward at Crystal Palace. Flourished into a great Premier League player.

Ed Jardine: Ryan Shawcross. The most pragmatic defender in England.

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Charlie K. Stock: Tomas Rosicky. Since he has been at the club he has produced consistently fantastic performances and should start more often.

Kick-off in Sydney where Boga and Costa get us underway.

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Ex-England midfielder David Platt has been appointed manager of Indian Super League (ISL) side FC Pune City.

It will be the 48-year-old's first coaching role since leaving Manchester City in 2013, having managed Nottingham Forest and England Under-21s.

Former Juventus striker David Trezeguet plays for FC Pune City, who finished sixth in the inaugural ISL season.

Big-name players in the league include Italian striker Alessandro Del Piero and ex-England goalkeeper David James.

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German Cup winners Wolfsburg insist coveted winger Kevin de Bruyne is going nowhere this summer.

The Belgian was inspirational in the Wolves' 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the final on Saturday, having broken a league record for the number of assists (21) this term.

He also scored 10 league goals to help Wolfsburg finish second behind Bayern Munich and the former Chelsea man is attracting attention from major European clubs.

"We want to confirm our success this season in the future and, for that, we are keeping this team together," said Wolfsburg's chairman Francisco Javier Garcia Sanz.

So what do you know about Sydney FC, whose friendly against Chelsea starts shortly?

Well, they finished second in the A-League behind champions Melbourne Victory and lost to Tottenham 1-0 in another friendly on Saturday, with Harry Kane scoring the only goal.

A full-house of 83,000 are expected to be packed into the ANZ stadium, the same ground where England beat Australia in 2003 to win the Rugby World Cup.

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For Sydney midfielder Terry Antonis the match is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

"I started supporting Chelsea as a boy," he said. "I'm a Chelsea fan so I can't wait to be on the same field as them, it's going to be a dream come true."

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Kilmarnock goalkeeper Craig Samson has been called into the Scotland squad to face Qatar and Republic of Ireland after Dundee's Scott Bain withdrew.

The 31-year-old has not been capped at senior level but played six times for Scotland's Under-21 side.

Uncapped Bain, 23, was included in Gordon Strachan's initial squad with Hull City's Allan McGregor, 33, rested.

The Scots face Qatar in a friendly on Friday before the Euro 2016 qualifier against the Irish on 13 June.

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There's been a change to the starting line-up (see 10:07) for Chelsea as Frenchman Jeremie Boga starts in place of Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Boga will play in the number 10 role, with Loic Remy and Eden Hazard either side of him and Diego Costa up front.

Few facts about Boga. He is 18-years-old and has represented France at Under-16s, Under-17s, and Under-18s. He helped Chelsea win the FA Youth Cup in April as they claimed a 5-2 aggregate win over Manchester City.

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Over in New Zealand it's the Under-20 World Cup.

Former Tottenham, Aston Villa and Blackburn goalkeeper Brad Friedel has tweeted his congratulations as the USA beat the hosts in the group stages to progress to the last-16.

"Great result for the US U20's!!! 4-0 against the home nation!"

Elsewhere Ghana beat Argentina 3-2 and Ukraine thrashed Myanmar 6-0.

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Police intervened several times in the World Cup game between Chile and Italy, one of the most violent in football history, now knows as 'The Battle of Santiago'.

Adam Morris: How Laurent Koscielny doesn't get constantly recognised as one of the league's best centre-backs astounds me. Arsenal's stats with him are insane.

Fred: Martin Skrtel. Best centre-back in the league.

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Gareth Steen: Spurs' underrated player is Nacer Chadli +10 plus goals in Premier League from the left of midfield.

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Barcelona have agreed a deal with left-back Jordi Alba, 26, to keep him at the club until 2020.

The La Liga champions have also put a 150m Euros buy-out clause on the Spanish international.

Sorry, how much??

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At London 2012, Nicola Adams became the first female to win an Olympic boxing gold medal.

As part of Women's Sport Week, Adams - recently awarded Role Model of the Year by the Women's Sport Trust - talks about the impact successful sportswomen can have on the lives of others and explains why it's important for women to be inspired by other women.

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Seems be the world's most expensive player does have its perks.

Wales and Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has tweeted this picture of himself alongside a private jet and two sports cars.

It's a tough life.

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Is he feeling OK? Batsman Joe Root says England can do "something special" by chasing 455 to beat New Zealand in the second Test at Headingley.

A draw would be enough to secure a 1-0 series win for England, who reached 44-0 before rain ended play shortly after lunch on day four.

"We've got a long batting order and we've got every opportunity," said 24-year-old Root.

If England reach their target, it would be the highest successful fourth-innings chase in Test history, beating the 418-7 that West Indies made against Australia in Antigua in 2003.

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More Fifa, lovely. Two Congolese Football Association (Fecofoot) officials have been provisionally banned by Fifa for breaches of its code of ethics.

Vice-President Jean Guy Blaise Mayolas and general secretary Badji Mombo Wantete are not allowed to carry "out any football-related activities at national and international level."

The statement issued by Fifa simply said "the decision decision was taken.. based on the fact that various breaches of the FIFA Code of Ethics appear to have been committed by said officials."

Football's world governing body did not give any further details in its brief statement.

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England prop Joe Marler says he hopes to be fit to feature in England's World Cup warm-up games in August.

The Harlequins captain has not played since injuring a shoulder in April.

The 24-year-old - England's first-choice loose-head in the Six Nations - had surgery in May.

"It's been four weeks post-op now so it's full-on with the rehab and trying to get back fit," he told BBC Sport, adding that playing in the warm-up matches "is the plan".

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Robert Rea: Cesar Azpilicueta. Most reliable member of Chelsea's back four, but the only one not to make the PFA Team of the Year.

Stephen Evanson: Vernon Anita. Puts a shift in every match. Think he deserves more time on the pitch.

Michael Blyth: Alex Tettey for Norwich City. Our very own Norwegian/Ghanaian Matic.

Chelsea have picked a strong team to play Sydney at the ANZ Stadium.

Team: Cech; Azpilicueta, Ivanovic, Terry (c), Ake; Mikel, Matic; Remy, Loftus-Cheek, Hazard, Costa.

So apart from Thibaut Courtois, Cesc Fabregas and Gary Cahill you could say that was Chelsea's strongest possible side.

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This is the weather forecast for Leeds today. Looks like play on the last day of the second test between England and New Zealand should get underway as scheduled at 11am.

And we were likely to get almost a full day of cricket as England try and bat out the day to seal a series win.

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Former Test captain Ravi Shastri will lead India on their tour of Bangladesh later this month.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India are still searching for a permanent replacement for former coach Duncan Fletcher, whose term came to an end at the end of the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand earlier this year.

Meanwhile, another former test skipper, Sourav Ganguly, was among three former India greats appointed to a new BCCI advisory committee on Monday along with Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman.

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Full-back Mathew Tait has signed a new contract with Leicester Tigers, after backing out of a deal to join Bayonne.

The 29-year-old agreed a summer move to the French side in January, but opted to pull out of the transfer following Bayonne's relegation from the Top 14.

Tait, capped 38 times by England, has been with Tigers since joining from Sale Sharks in 2011.

"Mat has enjoyed one of the most consistent seasons of his career this year," said boss Richard Cockerill.

We are talking about underrated players today in Sportsday.

Here are some of your suggestions.

Mykell Beal: Lee Cattermole. Defensive midfielders don't get enough praise in general, but this man is so underrated, possibly because of all the cards he gets.

Dem Henn-Berry: Willian 100%, doesn't get as many goals/assists as others, but he always tracks back and helps out in other areas.

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Brendan Todgers: Christian Eriksen. He is one of the best players in his role in Europe. Doesn't get the recognition as not in the Champions League.

Keep you suggestions coming into us. Use #bbcsportsday on Twitter or leave a message on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

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This is one of the more unusual tributes to Rio Ferdinand, who retired from football on Saturday.

His former teammate Quinton Fortune has compared the former England captain to a man at a BBQ.

"At times he was playing like he was at a BBQ- the chops the man was handing out was unbelievable," Fortune posted on Instagram.

He added: "One of the best players I've had the honour to play with. Let me break it down for you guys how good Rio aka R5 was. Take a Maybach RollsRoyce with a Ferrari all these cars together was Rio with nightvision. The man made defending look sexy."

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This is sweet. Juventus's Giorgio Chiellini says he will shake hands with Luis Suarez when they meet for the first time since the Uruguayan bit him at the World Cup.

Barcelona forward Suarez was banned for four months for biting Chiellini on the shoulder during Uruguay's group match against Italy last June.

The pair are set to line up against each other in the Champions League final on Saturday in Berlin.

"I'll hug him happily, too, there's no problem at all," said Chiellini.

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Chelsea's John Terry took the Premier League trophy to Westmead Children's Hospital in Sydney and met young fan Connor Ansell who is battling leukaemia.

Chelsea play Sydney FC at 11:00 BST in an end-of-season friendly as part of their tour of Thailand and Australia.

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Banned England hooker Dylan Hartley is "gutted" to be missing the World Cup but denies reports he is ready to quit international rugby.

The 29-year-old Northampton captain was removed from the World Cup squad after being given a four-week ban for headbutting Saracens' Jamie George.

"Am I gutted about missing the World Cup? Stupid question - of course I am," he told The Sun.

"There is no truth in the speculation I may quit international rugby."

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"Hello?"

"Hi. You won't be getting a new contract. Pass the phone to your mate."

"Hello?"

"Hi. You won't be either. Goodbye."

Click here to read about how Ryan Taylor and Jonas Gutierrez were released by Newcastle.

Today we are asking, 'Who is your club's most underrated player and why?'

Jayson MacMillan: Michael Carrick because he doesn't get the recognition he deserves at MUFC and in England.

Michael Corleone: Nacho Monreal for Arsenal. Brings so much stability to the left side.

Andrew Neill: I feel that Newcastle's most underrated player is Massadio Haidara. Quality left-back that just needs more game time in the Premier League.

Send us your favourites on Twitter using #bbcsportsday or leave a message on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

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England are waiting for more details before commenting on Danny Cipriani's arrest on suspicion of drink driving.

Cipriani was unhurt in a car crash in the Chelsea area of west London just hours after he had finished man of the match against the Barbarians at Twickenham.

The 27-year-old, a member of England's World Cup training squad, was given a breath test and taken to a west London police station before being released on bail.

Many happy returns to:

BBC Sport's very own Mark Lawrenson. The former Liverpool and Republic of Ireland defender turns 58 today.

Raise those bats towards the pavilion, it's a half century for former Australia cricketers Mark and Steve Waugh who turn 50 today.

Footballer Freddy Adu turns 26 today. 26?? The lad has been around for years and is still only 26. He's at Finnish club KuPS at the moment.

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Roger Federer reached the French Open quarter-finals after completing a comfortable win over Gael Monfils.

He set up an all-Swiss class with compatriot Stan Wawrinka for the 19th time on Tuesday, and the third at Roland Garros.

Federer, three years older at 33, leads their head-to-head a more-than-convincing 16-2 over 10 years.

"With two Swiss players, it's totally different from French, Spanish, and the Americans," said the 17-time grand Slam champion.

andy: David Ospina

Max Baggins-Craig: Ashley Young, yes I know he became well known for his acting, but people still shut him out, this season shows he's worth it..

Today we are asking, 'Who is your club's most underrated player and why?'

Send us your favourites on Twitter using #bbcsportsday or leave a message on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

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World Cup hopes over? England rugby star Danny Cipriani has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving following a car crash.

The Sale Sharks fly-half was unhurt in a collision between his Mercedes and a Toyota in Chelsea, west London, at about 05:15 BST on Monday.

Cipriani, 27, was breath-tested and taken to a west London police station before being released on bail.

In 2013 he was hit by a bus while on a night out with team-mates, suffering concussion.

Bit more goss for you, love it. Here is a selection of the best from the world of Formula One:

Bernie Ecclestone cannot bring himself to visit seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher as he continues his recovery from serious head injuries after his skiing accident in late 2013. (Fox Sports)

Fernando Alonso believes McLaren-Honda must focus on reliability before trying to improve performance, as the double world champion seeks to enjoy "a trouble-free" race in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix. (f1i.com)

The Canadian Grand Prix is partly for sale. Promoter Francois Dumontier, with a new 10-year race contract with Bernie Ecclestone signed, is having talks with potential investors regarding his company Octane Racing Group. (La Presse - in French)

Click here to read the full F1 gossip column

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There seems to be a Fifa story rumbling every day, it's like an ongoing episode of Eastenders.

Fifa president Sepp Blatter still intends to travel to Canada for the final of the Women's World Cup despite the crisis engulfing world football's governing body.

General secretary Jerome Valcke announced on Monday that he will not be making the trip.

He was due to attend the opening of the tournament, which begins on 6 June.

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Hamburg scored a 90th-minute equaliser to force extra time before extending their 52-year Bundesliga stay with a 3-2 aggregate win over Karlsruher.

After Marcelo Diaz's curled free-kick cancelled out Reinhold Yabo's composed finish, Nicolai Muller turned in with the tie five minutes from penalties.

Karlsruher saw a 120th-minute penalty saved but Hamburg would have won on away goals had Rouwen Hennings scored.

Hamburg remain the only Bundesliga club never to have been relegated.

Liverpool have been linked with the free signing of Manchester City midfielder James Milner, a pretty unspectacular player but you know what you are going to get from him. He'll give a seven-out-of-10 performance every game.

Today we are asking, 'Who is your club's most under-rated player and why?'

Send us your favourites on Twitter using #bbcsportsday or leave a message on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

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What do Liverpool fans this of this one? The club are set to hold talks with Manchester City's James Milner this week as they close in on the signing of the midfielder on a free transfer.

The Anfield side have made the move for the out-of-contract England international a priority.

Liverpool are increasingly confident of reaching an agreement with the 29-year-old.

If the deal goes through, Milner - who moved to City from Aston Villa in 2010 - would join the Reds on 1 July.

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Rafael Nadal expects the "toughest quarter-final of my career" against Novak Djokovic at the French Open.

Nine-time champion Nadal beat Jack Sock 6-3 6-1 5-7 6-2 in round four on Monday to claim a record 70th win at Roland Garros.

The Spaniard is trying to become the first player in the Open era to win 10 titles at any Grand Slam event.

Nadal has defeated Djokovic - who beat Frenchman Richard Gasquet 6-1 6-2 6-3 - six times in the French Open, including in each of the last three years.

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England's chances of saving the second Test against New Zealand were boosted by the Headingley rain on Monday.

Bad weather arrived four overs after lunch on the fourth day and prevented any further play.

England, who lead the two-match series 1-0, had reached 44-0 by that time in pursuit of a Test record 455 to win.

New Zealand had earlier plundered 116 runs in 16 overs to declare on 454-8, with Mark Craig hitting an unbeaten 58 and Tim Southee 40 off 24 balls.

Should the rain stay away, they will resume in Leeds at 11:00 BST.

Love a bit of goss, don't you? Here is a selection of the best stories:

Chelsea striker Diego Costa, 26, has told friends he wants to leave Chelsea this summer and return to Spain. (Sun - subscription required)

Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini, 30, says he will be happy to shake hands with Barcelona striker Luis Suarez, 28, in the Champions League final on Saturday, as the duo meet for the first time since the Uruguay striker bit the Italy defender in the World Cup. (Independent)

Manchester United believe they are in pole position to sign Brazil's Dani Alves from Barcelona should Louis van Gaal wish to sign the 32-year-old right-back. (Guardian)

Click here to read the gossip column in full

"Kun Aguero: Drama of the summer," screams the front page of Spanish paper AS. It looks like Real Madrid president Florentino Perez wants to buy incoming manager Rafael Benitez an expensive gift this summer.

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Premier League champions Chelsea are down under at the moment for their post-season tour. The Australia Daily Telegraph have snapped players Nemanja Matic and Diego Costa who, apparently, went on a shopping spree in Sydney.

"They can afford it," the newspaper says enviously. "Their combined salaries of $26.4m top that of all 10 A-League clubs put together."

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The "dream" signing for Atletico Madrid this summer would be Juventus striker Carlos Tevez, according to Spanish paper Marca.

There is also an interview with Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos apparently questioning the appointment of new boss Rafael Benitez.

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Scottish FA chiefs are under pressure to cancel their friendly against Qatar scheduled for Friday. The Scottish Herald say MSPs have submitted a motion in protest at the death toll of stadium workers in Qatar.

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With Liverpool co-owner Tom Werner flying in for talks with manager Brendan Rodgers, Mirror Sport suggest the Northern Irishman will be given an ultimatum of 'our way, or the highway'

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Women's Sports Week, a celebration of the good and the great, but there was little to cheer about for defending French Open champion Maria Sharapova who was knocked out of the tournament.

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Wimbledon winner Petra Kvitova fell by the way side too, although Serena Williams - up there with the greatest of the tennis players - scraped through.

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