'Let's make Fifa respectable' - Platini to stand for presidency

Michel Platini, the president of Uefa, has announced he will launch an election campaign as he bids to become Sepp Blatter's successor at Fifa.

An election will be held at an Extraordinary Congress on February 26 to decide Blatter's successor after he announced he will step down as president of football's world governing body.

Blatter's decision to step down came in the wake of a corruption probe in which 14 people, including nine Fifa officials, were indicted on charges of racketeering, conspiracy and corruption.

Reus flattered by interest...but won't leave Dortmund - agent

Marco Reus' agent says there is no chance the winger will leave Borussia Dortmund this summer.

The 26-year-old ended speculation over his future by signing a new contract in February, but has again been linked with other clubs after Dortmund failed to qualify for the Champions League.

However, his agency, SportsTotal, insist he is perfectly happy at Signal Iduna Park.

Mourinho launches stinging attack on Benitez

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has unleashed a stunning attack on Real Madrid counterpart Rafael Benitez, claiming he "destroyed" his Inter team and even poking fun at his weight.

Benitez's wife, Montserrat Seara, caused a stir when she claimed her husband is always tidying up after Mourinho, having coached Inter, Chelsea and now Madrid after the Portuguese.

Those comments have provoked a stinging response from the Blues boss, who pointed to the fact Benitez was sacked just six months into his spell at Inter having taken over a treble-winning team.