FIFA's disciplinary committee also fined Ethiopia's federation 6,000 Swiss francs ($6,348).
Monday, 1 July 2013
ETHIOPIA STRIPPED OF WORLD CUP WIN
Ethiopia has been stripped of three points in World Cup qualifying for
fielding an ineligible player in a game against Botswana, handing South
Africa a lifeline for next year's tournament in Brazil.
The sanction means Ethiopia is now only two points ahead of South
Africa and three ahead of Botswana and not guaranteed a place in
Africa's final playoffs for the World Cup ahead of the final round of
Group A games in September.
FIFA's disciplinary committee also fined Ethiopia's federation 6,000 Swiss francs ($6,348).
FIFA's disciplinary committee also fined Ethiopia's federation 6,000 Swiss francs ($6,348).
THIAGO SILVA: VILANOVA WANTED ME AT BARCA
Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Thiago Silva has revealed that Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova tried to convince him to join the Catalan giants.
The two clubs faced one another in the Champions League quarter-finals back in April and the Brazilian says he was approached by the Blaugrana one of the matches.
"Tito is a guy I admire," the 28-year-old was quoted as saying by Sportyou.
"After the match between PSG and Barcelona in the Champions League I had a chat with him and he invited me to come play for Barcelona.
"There have been no negotiations yet though, I remain calm for now and want to enjoy my holiday.
"In football you never know, but right now I'm happy at PSG, I'm very quiet, I speak daily with the president, it is very difficult to get out of there."
The former AC Milan man went on to say that French champions are not in a position where they are forced to sell players for financial reason.
"PSG do not sell players, it is a very different situation to that at Milan."
The two clubs faced one another in the Champions League quarter-finals back in April and the Brazilian says he was approached by the Blaugrana one of the matches.
"Tito is a guy I admire," the 28-year-old was quoted as saying by Sportyou.
"After the match between PSG and Barcelona in the Champions League I had a chat with him and he invited me to come play for Barcelona.
"There have been no negotiations yet though, I remain calm for now and want to enjoy my holiday.
"In football you never know, but right now I'm happy at PSG, I'm very quiet, I speak daily with the president, it is very difficult to get out of there."
The former AC Milan man went on to say that French champions are not in a position where they are forced to sell players for financial reason.
"PSG do not sell players, it is a very different situation to that at Milan."
KOSCIELNY INSISTS HE'S HAPPY AT ARSENAL
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has dismissed speculation linking him with a move away from the club this summer.
Koscielny has been reportedly interesting the likes of Barcelona and Bayern Munich following a strong second half of the season.
But the 27-year-old says he has no intention of leaving Arsenal and is happy with life at the club.
Asked if he was seeking a move from Arsenal, Koscielny told reporters: "I never said that. I feel very well at Arsenal.
"I am aware it’s a great club and I have a four-year contract. I know there’s talk about me and Barcelona and Bayern, but people make their own conclusions.
"The facts are simple: I have a contract at a club where I am happy. Full stop. We all know how situations change in football but I repeat that I’m not one to make castles in the sky.
"I live in the moment, I seek nothing but to play the best I can.
"In my mind my goal is to win trophies with Arsenal with whom I’m about to start pre-season training. I’ve no ulterior motives.
"I’m at a healthy club, which plays beautiful football, doesn’t lose money every year, sticks to its own budget and plays in the Champions League. Not many players can say the same."
Koscielny has been reportedly interesting the likes of Barcelona and Bayern Munich following a strong second half of the season.
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Asked if he was seeking a move from Arsenal, Koscielny told reporters: "I never said that. I feel very well at Arsenal.
"I am aware it’s a great club and I have a four-year contract. I know there’s talk about me and Barcelona and Bayern, but people make their own conclusions.
"The facts are simple: I have a contract at a club where I am happy. Full stop. We all know how situations change in football but I repeat that I’m not one to make castles in the sky.
"I live in the moment, I seek nothing but to play the best I can.
"In my mind my goal is to win trophies with Arsenal with whom I’m about to start pre-season training. I’ve no ulterior motives.
"I’m at a healthy club, which plays beautiful football, doesn’t lose money every year, sticks to its own budget and plays in the Champions League. Not many players can say the same."
LYON CONFIRM SWANSEA BID FOR GOMIS
Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas has confirmed
that the club have held talks with Swansea City over the sale of striker
Bafetimbi Gomis.
However, the 27-year-old has so far refused to
accept a move away from the club - which in turn forced the sale of
Anthony Martial to Monaco over the weekend.
To report a balanced financial set of results for the year, Lyon had to sell by the weekend and with Gomis hesitating they had to look elsewhere for money, and Monaco came in for the highly-rated Martial.
Aulas says that Swansea have already agreed terms for the French international striker.
"I had the feeling and I was even almost sure we could have convinced Bafe [to leave]," Aulas told L'Equipe.
"The Swansea chairman came to Lyon to sign the commitment and we checked the
Aulas insists that they are looking to sort out Gomis' future, but it is down to the player's behaviour.
"It has become a behaviour problem more than a sporting problem. I could not imagine he would go against his own interests."
RAMOS: WE ARE NOT MACHINES
Sergio Ramos feels it was only a matter of time before Spain would be
beaten at a major tournament following their 3-0 loss against Brazil in
Sunday's Confederations Cup final.
Vicente del Bosque's men had dominated international football in recent years as they won back-to-back European titles as well as the 2010 World Cup, but their trophy haul came to an abrupt end at the Maracana on Sunday.
"We have gained a lot of important achievements and one day, the moment has to arrive when you don’t win. We aren’t machines. Our conscience is clear because we gave the best we had," the defender told AS.
"Sometimes things just don’t turn out for you and that is what happened to us right from the first minute. They got an early goal and then withdrew.
"We must congratulate Brazil because they showed that they know how to play against Spain."
Spain had to settle for third spot the last time they featured at the Confederations Cup in 2009.
Vicente del Bosque's men had dominated international football in recent years as they won back-to-back European titles as well as the 2010 World Cup, but their trophy haul came to an abrupt end at the Maracana on Sunday.
"We have gained a lot of important achievements and one day, the moment has to arrive when you don’t win. We aren’t machines. Our conscience is clear because we gave the best we had," the defender told AS.
"Sometimes things just don’t turn out for you and that is what happened to us right from the first minute. They got an early goal and then withdrew.
"We must congratulate Brazil because they showed that they know how to play against Spain."
Spain had to settle for third spot the last time they featured at the Confederations Cup in 2009.
MANCHESTER UNITED APPOINT NEW BACKROOM STAFF
Manchester United have named Steve Round as the club's new assistant
manger as David Moyes officially begins his Old Trafford reign.
Moyes arrived at Carrington - now officially renamed the AON Training Complex - at 08:00BST on Monday morning to start work as Sir Alex Ferguson's successor, and the Premier League champions have wasted little time in announcing his backroom staff.
As well as Round, who has worked with Moyes since 2008, Chris Woods has
been named goalkeeping coach while Jimmy Lumsden has also been handed a
role behind the scenes.
"I have worked with Steve, Chris and Jimmy for a number of years and I am delighted they have decided to join me at this great club," Moyes said.
"They bring great qualities in their respective fields and I know that, like me, they feel that this is a challenge to relish. I have great faith that together, we can build upon the success this Club has enjoyed over many years."
Chief Executive Ed Woodward, who has taken over from David Gill, added: "I believe with David and his new team in place, along with our current backroom staff, we can now start preparing for the new season ahead.
"This is an exciting and challenging time for the club and I have great belief that David and his team will have all the energy and attributes needed to help this club continue in its long-standing traditions."
United have also announced a sponsorship deal with Thai telecommunications company True, who will become the Red Devils' official mobile partner and MUTV broadcaster in Thailand.
Moyes arrived at Carrington - now officially renamed the AON Training Complex - at 08:00BST on Monday morning to start work as Sir Alex Ferguson's successor, and the Premier League champions have wasted little time in announcing his backroom staff.
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"I have worked with Steve, Chris and Jimmy for a number of years and I am delighted they have decided to join me at this great club," Moyes said.
"They bring great qualities in their respective fields and I know that, like me, they feel that this is a challenge to relish. I have great faith that together, we can build upon the success this Club has enjoyed over many years."
Chief Executive Ed Woodward, who has taken over from David Gill, added: "I believe with David and his new team in place, along with our current backroom staff, we can now start preparing for the new season ahead.
"This is an exciting and challenging time for the club and I have great belief that David and his team will have all the energy and attributes needed to help this club continue in its long-standing traditions."
United have also announced a sponsorship deal with Thai telecommunications company True, who will become the Red Devils' official mobile partner and MUTV broadcaster in Thailand.
LYON CONFIRM SWANSEA BID FOR GOMIS
Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas has confirmed
that the club have held talks with Swansea City over the sale of striker
Bafetimbi Gomis.
However, the 27-year-old has so far refused to
accept a move away from the club - which in turn forced the sale of
Anthony Martial to Monaco over the weekend. To report a balanced financial set of results for the year, Lyon had to sell by the weekend and with Gomis hesitating they had to look elsewhere for money, and Monaco came in for the highly-rated Martial.
Aulas says that Swansea have already agreed terms for the French international striker.
"I had the feeling and I was even almost sure we could have convinced Bafe [to leave]," Aulas told L'Equipe.
"The Swansea chairman came to Lyon to sign the commitment and we checked the
Aulas insists that they are looking to sort out Gomis' future, but it is down to the player's behaviour.
"It has become a behaviour problem more than a sporting problem. I could not imagine he would go against his own interests."
TYMOSHCHUK: LEAVING BAYERN WAS DIFFICULT
Anatoliy Tymoshchuk has admitted that leaving Bayern Munich for Zenit St Petersburg on a free transfer this summer was a tough decision to make.
The Ukrainian midfielder had an expiring contract with the Bundesliga giants and eventually decided not to extend his stay at the Allianz Arena, but return to his former club instead after four years at Bayern.
"It was very hard to say farewell, but it's always been like that, whenever I've left a previous club. It's always a difficult decision when you choose to move on, and it affects the family too, especially when you're playing with such a good team like here in Munich, at an amazing level and with such great success," the midfielder told the official Bayern website.
"We all get on very well with each other, and I'll certainly stay in touch with a number of the players. I've had four superb years.
"There have been so many good moments. I've had four outstanding years here, with many moments I'll never forget. The first championship in 2010, and the treble this season were outstanding, only seven teams have ever managed that."
The 34-year-old previously wore the Zenit jersey from 2007 until 2009.
The Ukrainian midfielder had an expiring contract with the Bundesliga giants and eventually decided not to extend his stay at the Allianz Arena, but return to his former club instead after four years at Bayern.
"It was very hard to say farewell, but it's always been like that, whenever I've left a previous club. It's always a difficult decision when you choose to move on, and it affects the family too, especially when you're playing with such a good team like here in Munich, at an amazing level and with such great success," the midfielder told the official Bayern website.
"We all get on very well with each other, and I'll certainly stay in touch with a number of the players. I've had four superb years.
"There have been so many good moments. I've had four outstanding years here, with many moments I'll never forget. The first championship in 2010, and the treble this season were outstanding, only seven teams have ever managed that."
The 34-year-old previously wore the Zenit jersey from 2007 until 2009.
LLORENTE: WE WANT CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AT JUVENTUS
Fernando Llorente has set his sights on Champions Leage glory with Juventus following his free transfer from Athletic Bilbao.
The 28-year-old underwent his medical at the weekend having already agreed a four-year deal with the Serie A champions in the wake of his decision not to extend his expiring contract with Athletic and is hungry for honours next season.
"Juventus are the strongest team in Italy and one of the best in Europe as well," Llorente was quoted as saying by Corriere dello Sport.
"The club's project is spectacular. Juventus want to win the Champions League. That's one of the reasons why I came here.
"I never thought that I would leave Athletic, but things have turned out differently. I cannot wait to start this new adventure."
Llorente had made over 300 official appearances for Bilbao over the past nine years.
The 28-year-old underwent his medical at the weekend having already agreed a four-year deal with the Serie A champions in the wake of his decision not to extend his expiring contract with Athletic and is hungry for honours next season.
"Juventus are the strongest team in Italy and one of the best in Europe as well," Llorente was quoted as saying by Corriere dello Sport.
"The club's project is spectacular. Juventus want to win the Champions League. That's one of the reasons why I came here.
"I never thought that I would leave Athletic, but things have turned out differently. I cannot wait to start this new adventure."
Llorente had made over 300 official appearances for Bilbao over the past nine years.
RAMOS: WE ARE NOT MACHINES
Sergio Ramos feels it was only a matter of time before Spain would be beaten at a major tournament following their 3-0 loss against Brazil in Sunday's Confederations Cup final.
Vicente del Bosque's men had dominated international football in recent years as they won back-to-back European titles as well as the 2010 World Cup, but their trophy haul came to an abrupt end at the Maracana on Sunday.
"We have gained a lot of important achievements and one day, the moment has to arrive when you don’t win. We aren’t machines. Our conscience is clear because we gave the best we had," the defender told AS.
"Sometimes things just don’t turn out for you and that is what happened to us right from the first minute. They got an early goal and then withdrew.
"We must congratulate Brazil because they showed that they know how to play against Spain."
Spain had to settle for third spot the last time they featured at the Confederations Cup in 2009.
Vicente del Bosque's men had dominated international football in recent years as they won back-to-back European titles as well as the 2010 World Cup, but their trophy haul came to an abrupt end at the Maracana on Sunday.
"We have gained a lot of important achievements and one day, the moment has to arrive when you don’t win. We aren’t machines. Our conscience is clear because we gave the best we had," the defender told AS.
"Sometimes things just don’t turn out for you and that is what happened to us right from the first minute. They got an early goal and then withdrew.
"We must congratulate Brazil because they showed that they know how to play against Spain."
Spain had to settle for third spot the last time they featured at the Confederations Cup in 2009.
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