Sunderland winger Adnan Januzaj ruled out for at least six weeks

Sunderland’s injury problems have worsened with the news Adnan Januzaj has been ruled out for a minimum of six weeks.
The on-loan Manchester United winger, who was returning from suspension after a red card against Tottenham in the Premier League last Saturday, injured an ankle in Saturday’s 3-2 Premier

Antonio Conte played ‘big part’ in John Terry deal – Mikel Obi

John Obi Mikel believes that Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte played a key role in John Terry being handed a new one-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
Terry declared that he expected to leave Chelsea back in January after being informed that no offer of an extension was forthcoming but, after a lengthy public stand-off, the 35-year-old signed a new one-year deal after meeting with director Marina Granovskaia and chairman Bruce Buck in May.
“I think Conte played a big part in that contract that JT got,” Mikel told Goal. “I think if JT said no, then obviously I don’t think the club would have done that, but I think the fans as well got right behind JT and the fans really wanted him to stay.
“He is the leader, he is the captain and the fans really think with JT we have a better chance of winning the trophy again. I think everyone came together the fans, Antonio and the board did a

India a ‘passionate giant’ of football – Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has described India as a “passionate giant” of football, and asked the AIFF to ensure that there is a steady growth of the sport in the country.
Speaking in his first visit to India since being elected president, Infantino said that he was impressed with the work done by the AIFF with regards to introducing youngsters to football.
“India has always been mentioned as the ‘Sleeping Giant’. But from what I have seen here I am sure that India is now the passionate giant of football,” he said.
“India are the world champions of passion. The work done by AIFF is impressive and it is not a coincidence that football is developing in India and the passion is growing year after year. Results won’t be immediate but it will follow in coming years.
“India is a passionate giant because I have been seeing the graph of development. The Mission

Gerardo Martino named to coach MLS expansion side Atlanta United

Former Barcelona and Argentina coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino was named to coach Major League Soccer expansion side Atlanta United on Tuesday.
Atlanta’s hiring of Martino, first reported by Telemundo, comes as the team prepares for its inaugural MLS season in 2017.
“We are delighted that a manager of Gerardo’s caliber and pedigree will be leading our team into our inaugural season,” Atlanta United president Darren Eales said.”His deep experience and success at both the club and international levels speak for itself, and his vision and approach aligns very well with our club philosophy.
“We’re confident in his ability to help build a winning culture both on and off the pitch.”
Martino has been out of work since resigning as Argentina’s manager following the 2016 Copa America Centenario earlier this summer.
He blamed his decision to resign on the chaos surrounding the leadership of the Argentina Football Association, which has been in turmoil since the death of president Julio Grondona in

Sam Allardyce sacked as England manager

Sam Allardyce has been sacked as the manager of England football team after just 67 days on the job, media reports in England indicated.
The Football Association said the termination of his appointment was by mutual consent. Gareth Southgate has been appointed as a temporary replacement.
Allardyce, 61, was accused of offering advice on how to “get around” rules on player transfers. He was also alleged to have used his role to negotiate a deal worth £400,000 to represent a Far East firm.

Granada’s Uche Agbo replaces injured Leon Balogun

Nigeria technical adviser Gernot Rohr has handed Uche Agbo his first national team call-up to replace injured Leon Balogun in next month’s Fifa World Cup qualifier against Zambia in Ndola.