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. Benitez 'sad to leave'published at 12:16 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Rafael BenitezImage source, Getty Images

    More from Rafael Benitez, who is to leave Napoli. They face third placed Lazio in their final Serie A game as the two sides battle for a Champions League spot.

    "It is always sad to leave a place where people treat you well right from the beginning," he said.

    "Waiting for us on Sunday is a very important game and I want to finish my two years with a victory."

  2. Blatter chairs crisis meetingpublished at 12:12 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Dan Roan
    BBC sports editor

    Fifa president Sepp Blatter has chaired a meeting of representatives of the confederations this morning to discuss the current situation at world football's governing body. Uefa president Michel Platini was among those present.

    Meanwhile, Russian sports minister Vitaly Mutko has said he believes there is "no risk" of Russia losing the right to host the 2018 World Cup, despite Swiss investigators opening a criminal investigation into the bidding process.

  3. Goerges shocks Wozniacki at Frenchpublished at 12:11 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Julia GoergesImage source, Getty Images

    Big news from the French Open - fifth seed Caroline Wozniacki is out after a shock defeat by German world number 68 Julia Goerges.

    Wozniacki lost 6-4 7-6, and becomes the second top-five seed to exit the women's tournament, after number three Simona Halep was knocked out yesterday.

    And there could be more shocks to come - number four seed Petra Kvitova and number ten seed Andrea Petkovic are both into a third set in their second-round matches.

  4. Benitez confirms Napoli exitpublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Rafael Benitez has just told a news conference that he is "ending my experience" at Napoli, amid reports that he is to take over at Real Madrid.

    Here's a clip, external of the former Liverpool manager arriving.

  5. Boyhood dream for Adampublished at 12:03 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Sometimes footballers get starstruck, too...

    Take Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam, who fulfilled a childhood dream on Tuesday by playing for Dundee. The Scotland international scored for the Scottish Premiership outfit in a 4-3 defeat against Crystal Palace in goalkeeper Julian Speroni's testimonial.

    "To be in the same team as Speroni, [Fabian] Caballero, [Georgi] Nemsadze, [Juan] Sara, [Beto] Carranza and [Temuri] Ketsbaia was amazing," Adam told the Dundee Evening Telegraph., external "Those are the names I remember from growing up."

  6. Blatter and the money necklace?published at 11:58 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Time for a little levity around the Fifa story. Click this link, external to see a frankly astonishing picture of the association's president Sepp Blatter in Samoa with a garland of what appears to be bank notes...

  7. Bradford reject Parkinson approachpublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Phil ParkinsonImage source, Getty Images

    Bradford City have rejected Sheffield United's approach to speak to boss Phil Parkinson, BBC Radio Sheffield reports.

    It is understood there is figure that would trigger a release clause in Parkinson's contract.

    The Blades are looking for a new boss after parting company with Nigel Clough on Monday after they lost to Swindon in the League One play-offs.

    Parkinson, 47, is under contract at Bradford until the end of next season.

  8. Ferres extends Giants contractpublished at 11:46 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Huddersfield Giants forward Brett Ferres has agreed a contract extension until 2019 after rejecting an offer to move to Australia's National Rugby League.

    The 29-year-old has made 72 appearances for the Giants since arriving from Castleford in 2012.

    "I did have the option to go to the NRL at the end of this season, but with Huddersfield wanting me longer term and the security that brought with it to me and the family, I was only too happy to stay," he said.

  9. Happy birthdaypublished at 11:42 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Jonnie PeacockImage source, Getty Images

    Jonnie Peacock, Great Britain's Paralympic 100m gold medallist, celebrates his 22nd birthday today. Many happy returns, Jonnie.

    Also celebrating are Pakistan cricket captain Misbah-ul-Haq (41), Aston Villa winger Charles N'Zogbia (29) and Tottenham defender Kyle Walker (25).

  10. Changes at Hullpublished at 11:37 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Hull CityImage source, Getty Images

    Having suffered relegation to the Championship, Hull City are reshaping their squad as they attempt to get back into the top flight at the first attempt.

    Liam Rosenior, Paul McShane, Yannick Sagbo, Maynor Figeroa, Steve Harper and Joe Dudgeon have all been let go by the Tigers.

    Alex Bruce - son of manager Steve - and Stephen Quinn have been offered new deals at the KC Stadium.

    "Regrettably, following relegation we have made the decision to release the majority of those players whose contracts have expired," said boss Bruce.

  11. Fifa Congresspublished at 11:32 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Dan Roan
    BBC sports editor

    Fifa congressImage source, Dan Roan

    Chaotic scenes in lobby of UEFA's Zurich hotel as Vitaly Mutko, Russian sports minister, is mobbed by media.

  12. On this daypublished at 11:27 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    AC Milan win Champions LeagueImage source, Getty Images

    In 2003, AC Milan beat Juventus 3-2 on penalties in the Champions League final at Old Trafford after the two Italian clubs fought out a goalless draw.

  13. Uruguay union to appeal Suarez banpublished at 11:21 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Luis SuarezImage source, Getty Images

    It seems the repercussions of the Fifa scandal are being felt far and wide... and they could even have consequences for Luis Suarez.

    The Mirror is reporting, external that the Uruguayan players' union could appeal Suarez's ban from international football in the wake of the corruption arrests.

    The union is set to ask for the suspension - imposed after Suarez bit Italy's Giorgio Chiellini in a World Cup match - to be ended due to Fifa having been discredited.

  14. Seeds in trouble in Parispublished at 11:16 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Caroline WozniackiImage source, Getty Images

    Could there be a few shocks on the cards at Roland Garros? It's not been plain sailing for some of the big names in the women's draw this morning.

    Number four seed Petra Kvitova, number five seed Caroline Wozniacki and number 10 seed Andrea Petkovic have all lost the first set in their second round matches.

    Kvitova trails Spain's Sivia Soler-Espinosa, Wozniacki is down to Germany's Julia Goerges, and Petkovic is in trouble against Spain's Lourdes Dominguez-Lino.

  15. McIlroy's woes continuepublished at 11:11 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Rory McIlroy reacts to a missed puttImage source, Getty Images

    What's happened to Rory McIlroy?

    A month ago he was winning tournaments for fun. Now, seemingly, all is not well with the Northern Irishman's game.

    The world number one missed the cut at Wentworth last week and is now enduring a nightmare start in the Irish Open at Royal County Down - an event his foundation is hosting. He's five over after nine holes of his first round - placing him second last of the 78 players out on course.

  16. Khan focussed on Algieripublished at 11:05 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Amir KhanImage source, Getty Images

    Amir Khan says he is not being distracted from Friday's bout with American Chris Algieri in New York by a potential fight with Floyd Mayweather.

    The former two-time world champion has been tipped to be the next opponent for the undefeated welterweight, who beat Manny Pacquiao earlier this month.

    Khan, 28, said: "I've made that mistake before, when you look past fights, but I ain't looking past this fight.

    "There's no point looking at Mayweather because that might never happen."

  17. Local group close to Torquay takeoverpublished at 11:00 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    A consortium of 10 local businessmen have been given a period of exclusivity to try and take over Torquay United.

    "We've agreed a sum of money with the consortium and they've got until next Thursday to come up with it," acting chairman Bill Phillips told BBC Sport.

  18. Putin rails against USApublished at 10:53 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Vladimir PutinImage source, Reuters

    Russian president Vladimir Putin has laced up his size nines and careered into the Fifa farrago. Safe to say he's not exactly enamoured by the actions of the USA...

    "It looks very strange, the arrests are carried out on the request of the USA side - it's got nothing to do with the USA," he told Russian state television. "It's another clear attempt by the USA to spread its jurisdiction to other states. And I have no doubt - it's a clear attempt not to allow Mr Blatter to be re-elected as president of FIFA."

  19. Trainer Brittain diespublished at 10:49 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Some sad news to bring you from the world of horse racing - trainer Mel Brittain has died aged 71.

    His stables produced over 500 winners and his best known horses include Grey Desire, Dublin Lad and Grey Kingdom.

    His son Antony will take over the training operation.

  20. Get involvedpublished at 10:46 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Oluwasola Oloruntobi: I will vote for any opponent against Blatter, I need change, world needs change, football needs change, FIFA needs change.

    AJPS: FIFA big-wigs all tarnished. An emergency-committee of outsiders both ex-footballers, directors and business people needed

    James Knott: Silvio Berlusconi seems like a fitting choice #nextFIFApresident

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