Apparently angered by the resurgence of biased officiating in the Nigerian league, president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has vowed to deal with any referee found wanting in the discharge of his duties.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has rejected owner Roman Abramovich’s offer to pursue Neymar in the summer, according to reports.

Sevilla boss Jorge Sampaoli says that compatriot Lionel Messi should be the pride of Argentina rather than criticised for his failure to deliver a major trophy.

Naby Keita’s superb solo goal settled second-placed RB Leipzig’s frantic 3-2 win at 10-man Mainz on Wednesday to trim Bayern Munich’s lead to 10 points in the Bundesliga.

Liverpool were hit with an academy transfer ban and ordered to pay £100,000 ($124,000, 117,000 euros) after admitting their part in the ‘tapping up’ of a promising Stoke youngster.