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. The biggest corruption scandalpublished at 10:41 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    FifaImage source, Getty Images

    Plenty of Fifa reaction across the BBC Sport website, but Matt Slater compares yesterday's events to cycling, athletics and other sports and explains why this is corruption scandal is sport's biggest ever.

    Click here to read the full piece

    (The first paragraph contains the word "meh". Unprecedented scenes.)

  2. Real Madrid dismiss Paul Pogba bidpublished at 10:37 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Paul PogbaImage source, Getty Images

    La Liga side Real Madrid have released an official statement distancing themselves from reports that they have made a bid for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.

    "Real Madrid has not had any contact with either Juventus or the representative of the player, so information published in the La Stampa newspaper is absolutely false," read the statement.

  3. Murray warms uppublished at 10:33 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Andy Murray practisesImage source, Roland Garros/Instagram

    Andy Murray is hard at work on the practice courts of Roland Garros ahead of his second-round match against Portugal's Joao Sousa.

    You can see his coach Amelie Mauresmo dispensing advice on the right of the picture.

    The Briton is due third on Court Philippe Chatrier today, so we expect his match to get under way at around 15:00 BST.

  4. Latest gossippublished at 10:28 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    What's the chat from the four-wheeled world of Formula One? Here are the top stories:

    Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has insisted no-one will lose their job as a result of the team's strategy miscalculation at Monaco that has been blamed for Lewis Hamilton losing the race. (Sky Sports), external

    Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo has welcomed the reintroduction of wider tyres to F1 for 2017 and suggested it will separate the better drivers from the rest of the field. (Autosport), external

    Fernando Alonso's manager Flavio Briatore has defended the Spaniard's move from Ferrari to McLaren, despite the two-time world champion failing to score a point so far this season, while Ferrari have had five podium finishes. (PlanetF1.com), external

    Click here to read the full gossip column

  5. On this daypublished at 10:21 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Nottingham Forest win European CupImage source, Getty Images

    In 1980, Nottingham Forest won their second consecutive European Cup, beating Hamburg 1-0 in the final in Madrid.

  6. Latest gossippublished at 10:16 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Everyone loves a bit of gossip. Here are three interesting tales:

    Manchester City are leading the race to sign ex-Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, 22, from Juventus for £45m. (the Sun - subscription required), external

    Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini is set to make a personal call to Manchester City's Yaya Toure to assess what the 32-year-old Ivory Coast midfielder's plans are after a move to Italy stalled this week. (Daily Mail), external

    Liverpool remain determined to cut their losses on Mario Balotelli, 24, in the summer despite claims from the Italy striker's agent he will definitely stay at Anfield. (Guardian), external

    Click here to read the full gossip column

  7. Front pagespublished at 10:12 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    USA Today backpageImage source, USA Today

    The Fifa scandal has also been making waves across the pond. Like most of the American papers, USA Today leads on the story in today's edition.

    The paper says that the scandal "has its roots in the USA" and that president Sepp Blatter "will be forced to face the music".

    If you look closely, the paper has even changed its usual logo of a blue circle to a football with dollar bills flying around it. Symbolic.

  8. Dyke denies England 2018 reportspublished at 10:06 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Greg DykeImage source, Getty Images

    The Press Association's chief sports reporter Martyn Ziegler is at the Fifa Congress in Zurich.

    He has tweeted a line from FA chairman Greg Dyke, who has refuted suggestions England are eager to take over as 2018 World Cup hosts.

    "This nothing whatsoever to do with England hosting the World Cup," said Dyke. "This is about one thing: how do you rebuild Fifa's reputation Fifa and make it an open and honest organisation with Sepp Blatter still at helm."

  9. Postpublished at 10:03 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Gary Lineker
    BBC Sport

    Presenting #HIGNFY for the first time. Recording this evening. A little nervous. I just wish there were some football stories in the news.

    If only, Gary...

    The Match of the Day presenter is hosting Have I Got News For You (Friday, 21:00 BST, BBC One) as part of the BBC's FA Cup final build-up.

  10. Front pagespublished at 10:02 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    The Star front pageImage source, The Star

    The Fifa crisis also dominates the front pages in South Africa. The Star leads on the news that the 2010 World Cup, hosted by South Africa, could have been subject to bribes.

    "South Africa's boast of hosting the best ever World Cup in soccer was tarnished yesterday," the paper said.

  11. Fifa presidential electionspublished at 09:58 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Dan Roan
    BBC sports editor

    Sepp BlatterImage source, Getty Images

    "I understand FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali wants tomorrow's election to go ahead, & feels like it is not a foregone conclusion.

    "Sepp Blatter's problem isn't tomorrow's vote. It's the sponsors who'll fear yet more allegations and bad publicity in future, but many will be asking why it's taken until now for sponsors to toughen their language and apply pressure. They've had plenty of chances."

  12. Front pagespublished at 09:52 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Liberation front pageImage source, Liberation

    With the Fifa crisis dominating the global news agenda, we thought we'd bring you an added treat on Sportsday this morning and give you a look at some of today's front pages around the world.

    This is how French paper Liberation reacted to the story, with a bold cartoon comparing football's governing body to the Mafia.

    The paper says: "The arrest on Wednesday of members of Fifa casts suspicion on their methods, particularly those used in the awarding of World Cups."

  13. Diary updatepublished at 09:45 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Quite update for your diaries... if you were expecting the England and New Zealand news conferences ahead of the second Test right about now, hold fire. They will take place from 12:15 BST.

  14. Blackpool saga continuespublished at 09:41 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Following a tumultuous season and relegation to League One, the saga at Blackpool FC continues with the news that the club have rejected a takeover bid from a consortium.

    "Valeri Belokon, one of the club's directors, and a shareholder, declined to engage in any such dialogue," said a club statement.

    Click here to read the statement in full, external

  15. Fletcher fitness an issue - Newellpublished at 09:37 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Notts coach and England selector Mick Newell says seam bowler Luke Fletcher must lose weight and improve his fielding if he wants to play international cricket.

    The 26-year-old has taken 203 first-class wickets for the club, but has been allowed to join Surrey on a three-month loan for Championship cricket.

    "My view for Luke, as it has been for a number of years, is he will need to be a number of kilograms lighter than he currently is so he can field better," Newell told BBC Radio Nottingham.

  16. On this daypublished at 09:33 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Isle of Man TTImage source, Getty Images

    In 1907, the first TT race on the Isle of Man took place over 10 laps of the St John's Circuit. The single cylinder was won by Charlie Collier on a Matchless travelling at an average speed of 38.2 miles per hour.

  17. Tigers hope Tait signs new dealpublished at 09:29 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Utility back Mathew Tait could play for Leicester Tigers next season if he can extract himself from a deal to sign for French club Bayonne.

    Tait's Leicester contract expires in the summer and he agreed to join Bayonne in January, but they have been relegated from the Top 14 and their future is uncertain.

    "If we can resolve it then I am pretty sure he will stay," Tigers chief executive Simon Cohen told BBC Radio Leicester. "It is everybody's assumption that he had a get-out clause.

  18. Get involvedpublished at 09:28 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    Rob Cobban: Can I vote for neither Sepp Blatter nor the Jordanian Prince? Anyone who has been part of #Fifa in the last 10 years is now tainted

    Matt Purser: Have a feeling, those expecting a major change at FIFA will be left disappointed

    Jason Jacob: The election will go ahead, and @SeppBlatter will win and take the plaudits in Neroesque fashion. But what is he emperor of.

    Who should be the next Fifa president? Vote on this page

  19. 'Chelsea is my family'published at 09:24 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    John TerryImage source, Reuters

    Chelsea captain John Terry was alongside manager Jose Mourinho in Bangkok, and looks like ending his career with the Blues.

    "I don't want to play for another club, I have been here since I was 14. I love the club, Chelsea is my family," said Terry.

  20. 'We are the best in the country'published at 09:20 British Summer Time 28 May 2015

    ChelseaImage source, Getty Images

    By the sounds of it, Jose Mourinho will not be hugely active in the transfer market this summer...

    "The players I am looking for are my players, the players I want to keep. Last season I had players I wanted to sell...

    "How can I find a better striker than Diego Costa? A better midfielder than Nemanja Matic? A better right-back than Branislav Ivanovic?