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FIFA announced on Monday that it has reached a settlement with former French midfielder Lassana Diarra regarding a dispute over player transfer rights. Diarra had been pursuing €65 million (£56m) in damages from FIFA and the Belgian FA. This legal action followed an October ruling by the European Union’s

Fabio Wardley says, with a smile, that he expects the bout to finish in a knockout as he prepares for his risky first defence of the WBO world heavyweight title against Daniel Dubois in Manchester on Saturday night. The fight’s promotional slogan, “Don’t Blink”, suits a clash of

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has defended the pricing of World Cup tickets, saying football’s global governing body must take advantage of United States laws that permit tickets to be resold for far more than their face value. The governing body has come under fire from fan organisations, with Football

Bryson DeChambeau says he would turn his attention to his YouTube channel if LIV Golf fails to survive. The outlook for the Saudi‑backed breakaway series is uncertain after the country’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced it will stop financing at year‑end, having invested more than $5.4

There has been considerable criticism in recent days that French television directors are not giving rugby supporters a complete view. In that regard, one outlet remains the clear market leader. Claiming that the Rugby Football Union’s public reply to England’s poor Six Nations performance omitted all relevant angles

Jordan Lucas, the outside hitter for Cal State Northridge’s men’s volleyball team, says, “People seem really drawn to me because you rarely see someone who is animated and flamboyant yet still delivers on the court.” College volleyball enjoys a loyal following and can fill arenas – 92,000 spectators