AC Milan's Kevin Prince Boateng warms up wearing a jersey against racism on January 6 , 2013 in Milan

AFP News - European football governing body UEFA on Thursday formally ratified plans to impose 10-game European suspensions on players and officials found guilty of racism.

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  • Neil Lennon during a game between Celtic and Juventus in Glasgow, Scotland, on February 12, 2013
    Celtic's Lennon gets Scottish Cup final reprieve AFP News - 51 minutes ago

    Celtic manager Neil Lennon was given a suspended one-game touchline ban by the Scottish Football Association (SFA) on Thursday, meaning he is free to sit in the dug-out … More »Celtic's Lennon gets Scottish Cup final reprieve

    Neil Lennon during a game between Celtic and Juventus in Glasgow, Scotland, on February 12, 2013

    Celtic manager Neil Lennon was given a suspended one-game touchline ban by the Scottish Football Association (SFA) on Thursday, meaning he is free to sit in the dug-out for his side's clash with Hibernian in Sunday's Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park.

  • Badminton: China survive Indonesia scare AFP News - 53 minutes ago

    Defending champions China had to dig deep to avoid a surprise defeat to Indonesia, winning 3-2 on Thursday in the quarter-finals of the Sudirman Cup. More »Badminton: China survive Indonesia scare

    Defending champions China had to dig deep to avoid a surprise defeat to Indonesia, winning 3-2 on Thursday in the quarter-finals of the Sudirman Cup.

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    UEFA agrees tougher sanctions to combat racism Reuters - 58 minutes ago

    By Mike Collett LONDON (Reuters) - Players or officials found guilty of racist offences in European club matches or internationals will face a minimum ban of 10 matches … More »UEFA agrees tougher sanctions to combat racism

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    By Mike Collett LONDON (Reuters) - Players or officials found guilty of racist offences in European club matches or internationals will face a minimum ban of 10 matches under tougher disciplinary regulations approved by UEFA's executive committee on Thursday. The executive will also propose to their annual Congress in London …

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    Ferdinand signs one-year Man United contract Reuters - 1 hour 3 minutes ago

    MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester United centre back Rio Ferdinand signed a one-year contract on Thursday to stay with the Premier League champions for a 12th … More »Ferdinand signs one-year Man United contract

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    MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester United centre back Rio Ferdinand signed a one-year contract on Thursday to stay with the Premier League champions for a 12th season. The 34-year-old would have been out of contract this summer after helping his club to a 20th league title but will now be part of new manager David …

  • JD's Betting Blog: Hoping Bayern Munich can provide a 16/1 winner
    JD's Betting Blog: Hoping Bayern Munich can provide a 16/1 winner GOAL.com - 1 hour 30 minutes ago

    JD recommended the Bavarians at generous odds for the Champions League in September and he is hoping that Jupp Heynckes's side can end their European campaign on a h … More »JD's Betting Blog: Hoping Bayern Munich can provide a 16/1 winner

    JD's Betting Blog: Hoping Bayern Munich can provide a 16/1 winner

    JD recommended the Bavarians at generous odds for the Champions League in September and he is hoping that Jupp Heynckes's side can end their European campaign on a high

  • Rio Ferdinand after Man U beat Aston Villa 3-0 to win the Premier League title at Old Trafford on April 22, 2013
    Ferdinand extends Man United contract AFP News - 1 hour 35 minutes ago

    Rio Ferdinand has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United, the Premier League champions announced on Thursday. More »Ferdinand extends Man United contract

    Rio Ferdinand after Man U beat Aston Villa 3-0 to win the Premier League title at Old Trafford on April 22, 2013

    Rio Ferdinand has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United, the Premier League champions announced on Thursday.

  • Squash: Willstrop claims British Open is "just a shoot-out" AFP News - 1 hour 35 minutes ago

    Title contender James Willstrop has criticised the uniquely cold conditions at this week's British Open, claiming that these have made it "not really squash" and turned … More »Squash: Willstrop claims British Open is "just a shoot-out"

    Title contender James Willstrop has criticised the uniquely cold conditions at this week's British Open, claiming that these have made it "not really squash" and turned the famous event into "just a shoot-out".

  • Champions League trophy of German Bundesliga first division soccer club Bayern Munich is seen in museum 'Erlebniswelt' in Munich
    German football clubs setting example on and off pitch Reuters - 2 hours 4 minutes ago

    By Karolos Grohmann and Keith Weir BERLIN/LONDON (Reuters) - Champions League finalists Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are the envy of football fans across Europe … More »German football clubs setting example on and off pitch

    Champions League trophy of German Bundesliga first division soccer club Bayern Munich is seen in museum 'Erlebniswelt' in Munich

    By Karolos Grohmann and Keith Weir BERLIN/LONDON (Reuters) - Champions League finalists Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are the envy of football fans across Europe for the way the German clubs run their business as well as their success on the field. Bayern and Dortmund are the top two teams in the Bundesliga where …

  • Interview: Boss who beats Ferguson in longevity stakes retires Reuters - 2 hours 14 minutes ago

    By Sonia Oxley MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - England's longest-serving football manager is retiring aged 71 after overseeing several trophy-laden decades at the club … More »Interview: Boss who beats Ferguson in longevity stakes retires

    By Sonia Oxley MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - England's longest-serving football manager is retiring aged 71 after overseeing several trophy-laden decades at the club he loves - but he is not called Alex Ferguson. Just days after the footballing world watched Ferguson call time on his managerial career, Jimmy Davies will …

  • Football: Ferdinand extends Man United contract AFP News - 2 hours 15 minutes ago

    Rio Ferdinand has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United, the Premier League champions announced on Thursday. More »Football: Ferdinand extends Man United contract

    Rio Ferdinand has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United, the Premier League champions announced on Thursday.

  • Brighton line up Tottenham's Sherwood to replace Poyet
    Brighton line up Tottenham's Sherwood to replace Poyet GOAL.com - 3 hours ago

    The Seagulls want Spurs' highly rated technical co-ordinator if the Uruguayan leaves, with the former Chelsea star currently suspended and strongly linked with the Stoke … More »Brighton line up Tottenham's Sherwood to replace Poyet

    Brighton line up Tottenham's Sherwood to replace Poyet

    The Seagulls want Spurs' highly rated technical co-ordinator if the Uruguayan leaves, with the former Chelsea star currently suspended and strongly linked with the Stoke vacancy

  • Rome derby Cup final a potential powder keg Reuters - 3 hours ago

    By Terry Daley ROME (Reuters) - Racism, bitter local rivalry and dissatisfaction with their own teams will provide a combustible mix in the first-ever Italian Cup final … More »Rome derby Cup final a potential powder keg

    By Terry Daley ROME (Reuters) - Racism, bitter local rivalry and dissatisfaction with their own teams will provide a combustible mix in the first-ever Italian Cup final featuring neighbours AS Roma and Lazio on Sunday. The match comes barely one month after a meeting in Serie A preceded by violent clashes in the streets …