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Blatter announced on June 2 he would step down as FIFA president after an election that is likely to take place late this year or early next year.

The South American had a short stint in Kolkata when Venezuela played against the Lionel Messi-led Argentina in a friendly in September 2011.

A Spanish appeal against FIFA's scheduling decision was filed with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Media reports said the 29-year-old Spain international was keen to move to Old Trafford, despite having two years left on his Real contract.

Xavi guided Barcelona to three major trophies last season, winning La Liga, Copa del Ray and Champions League before completing a move to Qatari side Al Sadd.

The goalkeeper position has been an issue for Arsenal over recent years with Wojciech Szczesny and David Ospina sharing the role last season.

Rami joined Milan on loan in January 2014 after falling out of favour at Sevilla's La Liga rivals Valencia and the move was later made permanent.

Everton have signed winger Deulofeu from Barcelona on a three-year contract for six million euros, the Premier League club said.

"The future looks good for Indian referees and with the AIFF taking many initiatives it is bound to bloom", Abdullaev said.

Firmino, 23-year-old attacking midfielder is moving to Anfield from Germany's Hoffenheim, where he played since 2010, scoring 47 goals in 151 appearances.

Germany provided a dominating reminder of why they are deserving of their favorite tag by beating Sweden 4-1 on Saturday to progress to the quarters.

Liverpool have signed Charlton Athletic and England under-19 international defender Gomez on a long-term contract, the EPL club said on Saturday.

Aguero reignited Argentina's Copa America challenge by scoring the only goal as the favourites defeated historic rivals Uruguay 1-0 in a hard-fought first round clash.

Arsenal are one of the English clubs understood to be interested in signing Chelsea goalkeeper Cech.

Bhutia along with several other former players are participating in an integrated license coaching course, organised by the Football Players Association of India.

According to an Interpol spokeswoman, the programme aimed at preventing match rigging and illegal gambling across its 190 member countries, had other funding, and would continue.