Sunday Oliseh honeymoon over at Nigeria following first defeat

Vincent Enyeama, the Nigeria captain, has retired following a row with coach Sunday Oliseh.

DR Congo won 2-0 against Nigeria in Thursday evening's friendly to inflict a first defeat on new coach Sunday Oliseh. However, the build-up to the game was overshadowed by reports of a rift with goalkeeper and captain Vincent Enyeama, leading to the retirement of the country's record appearance holder.

Sir Alex Ferguson backs Jose Mourinho to find solution at Chelsea

Sports house sits down with Sir Alex Ferguson to discuss Chelsea's poor form this season, where he feels Jose Mourinho will get Chelsea back on track.

Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Chelsea to regain their usual elite form under Jose Mourinho after a dismal start to the Premier League season.

Michel Platini lodges appeal against FIFA suspension

UEFA President Michel Platini is appealing against the 90-day ban imposed by FIFA over allegations of corruption.

 

Platini, head of European soccer's governing body UEFA, was suspended on Thursday along with FIFA president Sepp Blatter by the Ethics Committee of soccer's governing body, pending a full investigation. Both men deny wrongdoing.

Paper Round: I'll miss Manchester derby and be out for a month, says Aguero

Striker Sergio Aguero, injured during Argentina's shock 2-0 home defeat by Ecuador in a World Cup qualifier, says he will miss the Manchester derby.

 

Aguero tore a muscle in his left thigh half an hour into the team's opening South American qualifier for the 2018 World Cup in Russia at the River Plate stadium on Thursday.

SILVA INJURED ON SPAIN DUTY

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The Manchester City midfielder limped off during the opening stages of La Roja's clash with Luxembourg, with the hosts looking to seal their qualification for Euro 2016

Spain midfielder David Silva was substituted after just 10 minutes of his country's Euro 2016 qualifier againstLuxembourg after sustaining a calf injury. 

Mario Gotze out for up to 12 weeks with muscle injury

Mario Gotze will be out for between 10 and 12 weeks after picking up an injury on international duty with Germany, Bayern Munich have confirmed.

Gotze limped off midway through the first half of Germany's 1-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland on Thursday, after appearing to pull a muscle during a battle for possession with Everton's James McCarthy.

Sunderland appoint Sam Allardyce as manager on a two-year deal

Sunderland have named Sam Allardyce as their new manager on a two-year deal.

 

The Premier League club announced the news on Friday evening, having opened talks with him in a bid to replace Dick Advocaat, who left his post last Sunday.