Summary

  • Sepp Blatter says he is not responsible for Fifa scandal

  • Andy Murray wins, Heather Watson out of French Open

  • Villa boss Tim Sherwood wants 'to make FA Cup history'

  • Rafael Benitez confirms he is leaving Napoli

  • Debate: Who is your cup final hero? #bbcsportsday

  1. Asher-Smith takes on world's bestpublished at 14:58 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Asher-SmithImage source, AP

    New British 100m record holder Dina Asher-Smith will take on some of the world's best female sprinters at the Birmingham Grand Prix on 7 June.

    Asher-Smith, 19, became the fastest ever British female over 100m as she ran a time of 11.02 in Hengelo last weekend.

    She will come up against the likes of American Allyson Felix - top of the world 200m rankings - and Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.

    "The field will be as good as a global final so it's a great opportunity for me to compete against some of the best sprinters in the world," said Asher-Smith.

  2. Tim Sherwood news conferencepublished at 14:52 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Finally, some news from Bodymoor Heath...

    Sherwood on the occasion: "To be part of an FA Cup final is a fantastic achievement. I'm very proud. We're not going there to make up the numbers. On big occasions they've produced the goods and we need to do it one more time. The boys know they can make history. Someone can be a hero in there."

    Sherwood on his selection dilemmas: "The core is there but there are still places up for grabs. You have to pick a team best suited to the occasion."

    Sherwood on the fans: "I think the fans appreciate what I've done. I want them to enjoy the day. It's not often you get to go to Wembley. I want to make sure we're back in August for the Community Shield."

  3. Nadal through at Roland Garrospublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Rafael NadalImage source, AP

    The nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal makes it through to the next round at Roland Garros with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-1 victory over Nicolas Almagro.

    Up next on court is Briton Andy Murray, who comes up against Joao Sousa from 15:00 BST.

    Click here for dedicated live text commentary on that match or you can listen live on Radio 5 live sports extra.

  4. House of mirrors?published at 14:44 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Time to lighten the move after that Michel Platini news conference. Here's Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini, on his holidays in Morocco...

    Marouane FellainiImage source, Marouane Fellaini

    "Wherever I go in the world, reminders of home," he tweets. Which begs the question, just how many mirrors does the Belgian have in his house?

  5. Michel Platini news conferencepublished at 14:39 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Platini on the withdrawal of the other Fifa presidential candidates: "I never asked Mr [Michael] Van Praag to withdraw, nor Luis [Figo]. They have done what they wanted, they were free to decide what they wanted to do. They wanted to have one candidate, because they were sure that Prince Ali would bring more votes from the other confederations."

  6. Michel Platini news conferencepublished at 14:34 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Seep Blatter and Michel PlatiniImage source, Getty Images

    Platini on Blatter's support among other nations: "If Sepp decides to stay, he knows that he is strong and he knows that some people will work with him, but I have noticed that for example, Caf [the African confederation] says 'We support Blatter but it is up to the associations to vote freely', whereas in the past they said 'We support Blatter'.

    Platini on what happens if Blatter wins: "We will have a meeting and we will talk about all the problems and propositions. I sincerely hope will not pull out, but we will take democratic decisions."

  7. Bent set to join managerless Derbypublished at 14:33 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Darren Bent in action for DerbyImage source, Getty Images

    Derby County chief executive Sam Rush says sacking head coach Steve McClaren will not hamper their transfer plans, with striker Darren Bent set to become their first summer recruit.

    Real Madrid assistant boss Paul Clement is expected to replace McClaren but the deal may not happen until next week.

    "Our recruitment is a stand-alone department, so we are in a very good position," Rush told BBC Radio Derby. "Clearly the head coach has to be part of that and we are not providing players he doesn't want, but lots of the work is in place."

  8. Michel Platini news conferencepublished at 14:27 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Platini on his meeting Sepp Blatter: "I have affection for Mr Blatter - he always says he is a uncle to me so if I don't tell him nobody will. He says that some days or weeks ago it could be possible [to stand down] but now it is too late.

    "I feel he is a friend with a problem and it is my duty to tell him that. I hope my friends will tell me one day 'Michel, it is time that you go away' and I hope that I follow their recommendation."

    Listen to the news conference

  9. Michel Platini news conferencepublished at 14:26 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Platini on what happens if Sepp Blatter wins: "If Mr Blatter is the president, Uefa will meet in Berlin to discuss the future of our relations with Fifa. Could Uefa pull out of Fifa? Of course."

    Listen to the news conference

  10. Johnson-Thompson ready to win Worlds medalpublished at 14:22 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    KJTImage source, Getty Images

    Katarina Johnson-Thompson says she would be disappointed not to win her first World Athletics Championships medal in Beijing later this year.

    The 22-year-old Briton is the current heptathlon world number one and took European indoor gold in March.

    "I feel ready now as an athlete to take on these challenges. I think I'll be disappointed if I don't come away with a medal," she told BBC Sport.

    "I should be able to - not like when I was 19 just going for the experience."

  11. Michel Platini news conferencepublished at 14:16 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Does Platini think Sepp Blatter be beaten? "I think enough is enough and a number of people think the same. I don't know if that will be enough but there is a radical change in the mindsets of a number of associations and we will work hard on that this evening."

    Listen to the news conference

  12. Michel Platini news conferencepublished at 14:15 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Prince AliImage source, PA

    Platini on supporting Prince Ali: "He has all the legitimacy to be president. I have known him very well for four years, he is young and ambitious and I would like to vote for him because I think he is a man who can do well. He doesn't need money - he is a Prince."

    Listen to the news conference

  13. Emery happy at Sevillapublished at 14:13 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Unai EmeryImage source, Getty Images

    He's been linked with plenty of Europe's top coaching jobs, but Sevilla boss Unai Emery says he's happy at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.

    "This is not the time to talk about my future," Emery told the club's website after securing a place in next season's Champions League with last night's Europa League final triumph over Dnipro.

    "I'm very happy here," he added. "Right now I just want to enjoy this and in a couple of days' time, I will sit down with the club president and the sporting director and take a decision."

  14. Michel Platini news conferencepublished at 14:04 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Michel PlatiniImage source, Getty Images

    "I speak like a friend with him. He said it was too late. I know his strategy which is to bring all congresses to the room and convince people to vote for him, then say 'look at the democracy'.

    "I think he has already lost. I think Europe can bring a lot of votes... I hope 53, but a minimum of 45-46 if I trust everybody."

  15. Michel Platini news conferencepublished at 14:01 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Now on to the real business of the day...

    "I feel pain in my stomach. As someone who has worked with Fifa for many years, I am absolutely sickened," the Frenchman said.

    "A big, big big majority of the European associations will vote for Prince Ali. People have had enough, they don't want this president [Sepp Blatter] any more. I asked him for a face-to-face meeting, and I said, 'Look Sepp, we started at Fifa in 1998, and for the future of Fifa, I am here to ask you to leave, to resign.'"

  16. Michel Platini news conferencepublished at 13:59 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Michel PlatiniImage source, Getty Images

    Michel Platini begins the Uefa press conference by talking about last night's Europa League final. You couldn't make it up...

  17. Tim Sherwood news conferencepublished at 13:57 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Couple of initial snippets from Sherwood are that goalkeeper Shay Given should be available after injury, while defender Kieran Richardson is also back in training and is "a possibility".

  18. Postpublished at 13:53 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Fifa congressImage source, Stewart Regan

    More from Scottish FA chief executive Stewart Regan:, external "Absolute madness getting out of the room! #mediascrum"

    It has also been confirmed that the Football Association of Wales will join the Scottish FA in voting for Prince Ali in the presidential elections.

  19. Uefa execs mull no confidence votepublished at 13:51 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Dan Roan
    BBC sports editor

    UEFA executives are openly now discussing the possibility of calling for an extraordinary general meeting of the FIFA Congress - ostensibly to stage a vote of no confidence in Blatter if Prince Ali narrowly loses the election tomorrow.

    This EGM would possibly be voted on at the forthcoming Champions League Final in Berlin (20% of FIFA Congress required to force it), and it would have to take place within 3 months.

    This would be - in effect - a 2nd presidential election, but their hope would be that they could persuade some wavering voters to turn against Blatter in the interim.

  20. Tim Sherwood news conferencepublished at 13:45 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Tim SherwoodImage source, Aston Villa

    Now it's the turn of the radio journalists to talk to Sherwood...

    Is that a set of instructions above him demonstrating how you use a keyboard?