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. Serena drops first setpublished at 13:43 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Serena Williams reacts to losing the first setImage source, Getty Images

    Just what is going on at Roland Garros? After Simona Halep fell yesterday and Caroline Wozniacki was knocked out earlier today, could we be about to witness the mother of all upsets?

    World number one Serena Williams has lost the first set of her second round match against German world number 103 Anna-Lena Friedsam 7-5 - throwing in five double faults and a massive 21 unforced errors.

    Definitely one to keep an eye on...

  2. Uefa backing Prince Ali - Reganpublished at 13:42 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Scottish FA chief executive Stewart Regan tweets:, external "Just come out of UEFA meeting. The election will go ahead. UEFA will get behind @AliBinAlHussein and there will be speeches on this tomorrow."

  3. Sturridge launches new websitepublished at 13:36 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Daniel SturridgeImage source, Getty Images

    Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has revealed on Twitter that he has launched his new website.

    "I'll be uploading videos and showing you how my summer is… " he has promised, tantalisingly.

    Having thus enticed you into the site,, external Sturridge touts his Renaissance man credentials, proclaiming: "Off the pitch I also like to keep busy; music, fashion and cooking are all passions of mine." As if to prove it, there's even a video of him cooking some chicken with his mum.

  4. Old wounds?published at 13:33 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Former Liverpool forward Ryan Babel is not entirely convinced by Real Madrid's apparent pursuit of his former Anfield manager. He tweets:, external "Rafa Benitez on his way to Real? He will make Ronaldo a great defender."

    It's also worth a look at some of the Dutchman's earlier tweets, in which he solicits fans' phone numbers "for personal conversations"...

  5. De Gea would be welcome at Real - Casillaspublished at 13:30 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Iker Casillas and David De GeaImage source, Getty Images

    Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas says he would welcome the arrival of Manchester United number one David de Gea at the Bernabeu this summer.

    "If De Gea does come here, he will be welcomed," Casillas told Spanish radio station Cadena Ser. "Competition is good and there is not a clause in my contract which states that I have to be number one."

    De Gea has been linked with Real after failing to agree to a new deal with United, with manager Louis van Gaal acknowledging the Spanish keeper has a "tough choice".

  6. Tim Sherwood news conferencepublished at 13:25 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Tim SherwoodImage source, Aston Villa

    Tim Sherwood has sauntered in for a chat. He's currently speaking to the TV reporters and we'll bring you what he has to say as soon as we have it.

  7. Postpublished at 13:21 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Alan Shearer
    BBC Sport

    Alan ShearerImage source, Alan Shearer

    You can run, but you can't hide Mr Blatter!!!

    Quite why Alan thinks the Fifa president is in a rickety cart on a country road is unclear. As is the identity of his companions...

  8. Tim Sherwood news conferencepublished at 13:16 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    TableImage source, Aston Villa

    So, we've got a table and a chair but no Tim Sherwood. We're promised that the Aston Villa manager is on his way...

  9. Ali believes Fifa election will be closepublished at 13:13 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Dan Roan
    BBC sports editor

    On Twitter:, external Uefa will NOT boycott Fifa Congress. Uefa sources tell us if Blatter wins, British football official David Gill will not take his seat on the FIFA Executive Committee. Prince Ali supporters believe he has 60 votes outside of Europe, so if UEFA nations back him, election will be very close.

  10. Your FA Cup final livepublished at 13:09 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Live text

    The English football season reaches its conclusion on Saturday as Arsenal take on Aston Villa in the FA Cup final at Wembley.

    As part of our coverage, the BBC Sport website is running an alternative live text commentary - written entirely by you.

    Have you got what it takes to sum up the key moments as they happen? Can you describe the goals, shots and saves? The atmosphere where you are? The emotions of the occasion? Fancy sharing you and your friends' experience of the big day?

    Click here to see how you can get involved

  11. Nightmare day for McIlroypublished at 13:02 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Rory McIlroy reacts to a missed puttImage source, Getty Images

    Rory McIlroy has endured a day to forget at the Irish Open. The world number shot a round of 80 to lie in dead last position after the first round.

    McIlroy's foundation is hosting the event, and he had pledged to give any prize money he won to charity. Perhaps they'd best not hold their breath, eh?

  12. Question of Sportpublished at 12:59 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    It's time for today's Question of Sport teaser... Amir Khan faces Chris Algieri on Saturday but who are the only three men to beat the Bolton fighter in a professional contest?

  13. Cole to leave Hammerspublished at 12:53 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Carlton ColeImage source, Getty Images

    West Ham striker Carlton Cole on Twitter:, external Looking forward to my next adventure. I have spoken to West Ham United and it has been decided not to extend my contract. I wish West Ham United all the best and I will look out for their progress in the future. Thanks for a great 9 years. It's been emotional.

  14. Familiar foes for Murray and Watsonpublished at 12:49 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

    Andy MurrayImage source, Reuters

    Andy Murray and Heather Watson face familiar opponents in the French Open second round today

    Murray plays Portugal's Joao Sousa for the sixth time, on Court Philippe-Chatrier at around 15:00 BST. While fellow British number one Heather Watson takes on American Sloane Stephens for the fifth time, on court seven at about 16:00 BST.

    Commentary is available on 5 live sports extra

  15. Maths behind FA Cup finalpublished at 12:44 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    FA Cup

    The FA Cup final - the biggest day of the English footballing calendar.

    The pitch is prepared, the pies are hot, 90,000 fans are seated and 10 million people around the country are tuned in, waiting for kick-off.

    What's the maths behind making this moment happen?

    Click here to read the full piece

  16. Fifa Congresspublished at 12:39 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Ben Smith
    BBC Sport

    I am told Uefa are the only confederation to ask for Fifa election to be postponed tomorrow. The rest want it to go ahead as planned. Also told that Michel Platini asked Sepp Blatter to step aside this morning. The Fifa president, unsurprisingly, said no.

  17. 'Bayliss a great coup'published at 12:35 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Alastair CookImage source, Getty Images

    England captain Alastair Cook has faced the assembled journalists ahead of the second Test match against New Zealand at Headingley.

    Cook's side won the first Test by 124 runs, with the skipper making his 27th century in the match.

    News followed of Australian Trevor Bayliss being appointed as England head coach to replace Peter Moores.

    "For England, it is a great coup to have Trevor and someone of great experience," said Cook. "The guys are looking forward to him turning up and to meet him."

  18. Carragher reminiscespublished at 12:28 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Jamie Carragher as a schoolboy footballerImage source, Jamie Carragher/Instagram

    Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher on Instagram:, external First appearance at Anfield for Bootle Boys U11's (scored Kop end!)

  19. Who do you want to be Fifa president?published at 12:24 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    The results of this morning's vote are in - thanks for taking part.

    And it's a landslide victory - 93.8% of you said you wanted Prince Ali bin al-Hussein to be the next Fifa president, with just 6.2% of you backing Sepp Blatter.

    The vote takes place for real tomorrow - fair to say it would be a surprise if those numbers were repeated...

  20. 'Thank you Rafa'published at 12:20 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Rafa BentiezImage source, Reuters

    More reaction as Rafael Benitez announces he is to leave Napoli.

    "Thank you Rafa for this time together," said chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis. "We will be the only Italian team - for the sixth year in a row - that will participate in Uefa competitions."