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Qatar World Cup: ‘$5m payments to officials’ corruption claim
Fifa is facing fresh allegations of corruption over its controversial decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
The Sunday Times has obtained millions of secret documents – emails, letters and bank transfers – which it alleges are proof that the disgraced Qatari football official
made payments totalling $5m to football officials in return for their support for the Qatar bid.
via BBC Sport – Qatar World Cup: ‘$5m payments to officials’ corruption claim.
Frank Lampard signs for New York City on a free transfer – with David Villa set to join him
Frank Lampard has agreed a free transfer to New York City – and Atletico Madrid marksman David Villa is set to join him.
The highly-decorated ex-Chelsea midfielder and the Spanish title-winning striker were at Manchester City’s Carrington complex on Saturday to complete the internal formalities of their respective moves.
OFFICIAL: Arsene Wenger signs contract extension
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has signed a new three-year extension to his current contract, taking his tenure at the club to May 2017.
Wenger has been with Arsenal for 17 years, making him the longest-serving and most successful manager in the history of the club.
He is the longest-serving current manager in English football, has won eight major trophies and has qualified for the Champions League for 17 consecutive years, a record equalled only by Spanish giants Real Madrid.
via Wenger signs contract extension | News Archive | News | Arsenal.com.
Maldives score crafty penalty with “tripping” routine
Maldives win a penalty shoot out with Afghanistan thanks in part to this particularly creative Penalty from Ashad Ali Adubarey.
