The live acton just keeps on coming this weekend - with Premier League football, Rugby World Cup and Formula 1 to look forward to, as well as the final night of Super League tonight from 19:00 BST.

That's about all we've got time for on Sportsday today though - so I could wish you all a great weekend, but i'd rather leave the last word for Mesut Ozil.

What a guy...

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal feels sorry for the plight of his "friend" Dick Advocaat at Sunderland.

The Dutch pair will be in opposing dug-outs at Old Trafford on Saturday, kick-off 15:00 BST.

United are second in the Premier League while Sunderland are bottom of the table with two points from six games.

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"Dick Advocaat is a friend," said Van Gaal. "I sympathise with the person. I hope Sunderland win every game except the ones against Manchester United."

He added: "We have seen each other many times. We are calling each other."

Former sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe says it's time for Fifa to be "disbanded and regrouped because it is clear everyone has had a finger in the pie".

"In any organisation when criminal charges are brought forward, the person involved stands aside to allow them time to answer the allegations and that should happen in this case.

"Football has to look at itself, sponsors have to look at what is going on and reconstitute the organisation," Sutcliffe said.

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No doubting the big news today, Swiss prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Sepp Blatter, the head of football's world governing body Fifa.

The attorney general's office said, external he was being investigated "on suspicion of criminal mismanagement as well as - alternatively - on suspicion of misappropriation".

Mr Blatter was being questioned, and his office was searched, it added.

Fifa said it was co-operating with the investigation.

Mr Blatter, 79, has run Fifa since 1998 and has always denied any wrongdoing.

Ahead of all the weekend's football, MOTD Kickabout caught up with Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata, and you can watch a sneak preview of the interview here.

You can watch the full interview at 07:45 BST on Saturday on CBBC or catch up on the iPlayer.

West Ham striker Andy Carroll retweeted this today...how far would you go to pay tribute to your favourite player?

Don't forget to submit your predictions for this weekend's Premier League action, and see if you can beat BBC Sport's Mark Lawrenson.

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A petition has been launched, asking ITV to stop playing Paloma Faith's Rugby World Cup song.

The campaign, which a few thousand people have signed up to so far, has asked ITV to stop playing the track, a cover of World in Union.

"Make it a more enjoyable experience for all spectators," writes Jonathan Wilson, who started the petition, external.

Paloma previously told Newsbeat that she was "quite pleased with it" and that was all that mattered, while there hasn't been any comment from ITV.

Ahead of England's meeting with Wales on Saturday at Twickenham, check out this gem from 2003. Program or programme? We say the latter.

Scotland's players have been enjoying fine weather this Friday as they prepare for Sunday's battle with the USA at Elland Road.

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Newcastle boss Steve McClaren has warned that "change is painful" after getting the backing of managing director Lee Charnley.

The Magpies have not won a Premier League game this term and were beaten by Championship side Sheffield Wednesday in the League Cup in midweek.

"We are changing a lot - philosophy, culture, standards, training and style," said McClaren.

Charnley said there will be no "panic" over the club's poor form.

Phil Neville says his coaching role at Valencia feels like a "last year at university", ahead of being ready to take a manager's job himself.

He's described the coaching role as "the final bit of learning and experience I need. Now I am reaching the point where I would like to be a No 1."

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The former Manchester United, Everton and England player also reveals in an interview with the Daily Mail, external how he turned up in a police car on his first day at the Spanish club, and why he was in his pyjamas when manager Nuno Espirito Santo invited him for a beer.

Plus he explains how he will never get over the death of his father in August.

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Wladimir Klitschko and Tyson Fury's world title fight may be on hold, but Luton boss John Still says Saturday's heavyweight clash of AFC Wimbledon striker Adebayo Akinfenwa and Hatters defender Steve McNulty will be "worth coming to see".

McNulty and Akinfenwa, known for their larger frames, met each other once last term - the Dons winning the match 1-0.

"They're two lads that will probably respect each other's contributions," Still told BBC Three Counties Radio.

"They might have a little dig in the game but will have arms around each other at the end."

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BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent

Cobus de Swardt, managing director of anti-corruption agency Transparency International, said today:

“The criminal investigations at Fifa have now reached the very top, showing that the organisation is not fit for purpose. It needs independent oversight immediately. No statement from the current management about reform can be trusted. Sepp Blatter should have nothing to do with Fifa while these investigations are continuing." 

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"As we have said in the past, without a real independent reform commission there can be no confidence that FIFA can end this corruption crisis.

"The billions of football fans around the world have watched as FIFA’s name has become synonymous with corruption. It is now time for a change.

“Sepp Blatter should step down immediately.”

There could be another shock on the cards at the Rugby World Cup in Gloucester.

Georgia trail Argentina by just five points at the start of the second half of their Pool C match, which you can follow live right here.

The International Tennis Federation has approved fifth-set tie-breaks in the Davis Cup from next year.

This year's final between Great Britain and Belgium will be the last tie under the current system.

It means there will be no repeat in the future of GB's James Ward's 15-13 deciding-set victory over the USA's John Isner back in March.

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The Guardian's David Conn also believes it is still difficult to imagine Blatter stepping down, despite how difficult it could be to continue in his role as Fifa president until February.

He added: “It is incredible to many people he stood for re-election not only earlier this year during a massive corruption scandal, but even in 2011 the rival candidate (Mohamed Bin Hammam of Asia) was knocked off the ballot paper over his own corruption scandal, yet Sepp Blatter has always sailed blissfully on saying he has to be the captain of the ship.

“It seems extraordinary he would stay on as president until the designated time in February, but you would rather bet on him staying on rather than stepping down.”

Guardian sports writer David Conn has told BBC Radio 5 live it is "still stunning news" Sepp Blatter is being investigated under criminal proceedings in Switzerland.

He said: “You can get too used to it, but if you take a step back a bit, it’s not long ago Fifa denied any wrongdoing and Sepp Blatter’s position seemed unassailable. Now after a serious of corruption scandals the president is being named.

“What is significant is that it comes from the criminal authorities in his own country where he always seemed so comfortable that’s he’s under serious criminal investigation. So you could say not surprised, but it is still startling news.”

James Wilson has signed a new contract at Manchester United until June 2019, with an option to extend for a further year.

Manager Louis van Gaal described the striker, 19, as "a very talented forward player with a keen eye for goal".

"His development is continuing in the right direction and it is clear to see that he has a fine future ahead of him" Van Gaal added.

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Former Football Association chief executive Mark Palios has told BBC Radio 5 live it is impossible to see Michel Platini put himself forward as the next president of Fifa - if he did receive a "disloyal payment" from Sepp Blatter.

He believes the FA will be waiting to see what happens next - but described Sepp Blatter as a lame duck, even if he stays in post until February.