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Liberia Football Association Chairman Musa Bility is the other candidate announced so far for a ballot likely to take place later this year or in early 2016.

The 26-year-old French defender made more than 100 appearances for Ligue 1 side Toulouse before enjoying two seasons with St Etienne.

A Spanish judge has accepted a legal complaint filed by Brazilian investment fund DIS that alleges it was the victim of a fraud perpetrated in Barcelona's signing of forward Neymar.

The English Premier League champions are set to reveal proposals to residents and fans at an exhibition at the stadium running from 30 June to 2 July.

Reigning Olympic champions Germany, along with Argentina and the Netherlands, have qualified for the 2016 Olympics as they grabbed the top three places in the men's Hockey World League (HWL) Semi-Final.

Morocco's football federation denied on Sunday allegations that the country had paid a bribe to a FIFA executive during its unsuccessful bid to host the 1998 World Cup.

Two Zlatan Ibrahimovic strikes formed part of a three-goal burst just before halftime that gave Sweden a 3-1 win over a feisty Montenegro in their Group G Euro 2016 qualifier.

Mexican coach chided his side -- weakened by the absence of star players such as Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez, Carlos Vela and Giovani dos Santos -- as they failed to break down Bolvia.

This year the tournament, Copa America will be hosted by Chile. Twelve teams have been divided into three groups of four each.

Blatter's FIFA handed out substantial grants for various facilities, equipment and training, including soccer fields and youth development programs.

Eugenie Le Sommer struck with a superb long-range goal in the first half to set up a 1-0 victory for France over England in their Group F Women's World Cup opener in Moncton.

Marouane Fellaini played chief tormentor as France suffered a 4-3 home defeat in a home friendly against Belgium on Sunday.

"I can't ask for anything more. The three titles, finishing by winning the Champions League, I don't have words to express my happiness," said Iniesta.

Barcelona will become the first European team in history to twice win the treble if they are able to snatch their fifth Champions League title on Saturday.

FIFA said on Thursday it gave the FAI a loan that would have been paid back had Ireland qualified for the 2014 World Cup.

South Africa confirmed it had given $10 million meant to help pay for the 2010 World Cup to a soccer official indicted last week in the United States.