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"I am seeking the presidency of FIFA because I believe it is time to shift the focus away from administrative controversy and back to sport," said Prince Ali.

Podolski met coach Roberto Mancini at the Serie A side's training ground and said his goodbyes to Arsenal.

The legendary Liverpool captain has decided to leave at the end of the season and continue his career most probably in the MLS league in the United States.

Desperately trying to preserve one thing - success, Loew says: "We have to aim to dominate the game for a decade."

Gerrard on Friday announced that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, 17 years after making his debut for the Premier League club.

Lampard is in the Manchester City squad for Thursday's Premier League clash against Sunderland despite his loan agreement expiring at the end of December.

Cisse's fifth goal in six games inspired Newcastle's fightback as the team ended a four-match Premier League losing streak with a 3-2 victory over Everton.

Torres joined Milan on a two-year loan in August but has yet to rediscover his form and has only managed one goal in 10 Serie A appearances.

Terry scored for the second time in five days when his first-half goal paved the way for Premier League leaders Chelsea to beat West Ham United 2-0 on Friday.

With QPR facing three games in six days, however, starting with a London derby at Arsenal on Friday, Ferdinand is ready for action, if required.

Reveillere injured his calf during the warm-up session before Sunderland's 1-0 victory over Newcastle last Sunday.

Sociedad finished fourth in 2012-13 and qualified for the Champions League group stage, where they finished bottom of their pool.

Fellaini admitted last season was a "difficult" period for him, but said on Thursday that he felt the criticisms were unfair.

Manchester United midfielder Herrera said he has never been involved in manipulating the results of games after being named among 41 people in a match-fixing probe in Spain.

Although Arsenal is still out of the top four, a sixth successive Premier League victory over Newcastle nudged them to within two points of Champions League places.

Fikru, who did not train with the team on Friday, joined Arnab Mondal (twisted ankle), Biswajit Saha and Jofre Mateu (both niggles) in the injury list.