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Human rights groups linked president of AFC with torture of Bahraini athletes in 2011.

Giroud has been back in the first team with Theo Walcott injured.

Togo coach Tom Saintfiet believes forgotten striker is motivated to prove his worth in England again.

The goalkeeper says the Mexico international is among best goalscorers in the world.

Chelsea are currently on 16th place in the Premier League suffering seven losses in their 12 games thus far.

Mesut Ozil is the first player to have reached double digits in terms of assists this season.

Januzaj joined the German giants on loan but has struggled to make an impact for Thomas Tuchel's side.

The club bought him from Benfica in 2013 for just €2.5m.

Fulop had hoped to resume his career after having a malignant tumour removed from his arm.

Manager Pochettino expressed concern over South Korean going off with his national team.

Former Arsenal player has sparked speculation in Spain after saying he would fit in at Real.

Sterling has already scored four goals in the Premier League for Manchester City.

Brazil boss hails 23-year-old's form ahead of World Cup qualifier showdown against Argentina.

Having Danny Ings for support has helped him to keep going, says Joe Gomez.

Tokyo Sexwale and Prince Ali among names to stand for election, but Musa Bility fails integrity tests.

Joel Castro Pereira joined Rochdale on one-month loan deal in October.

Jokin Aperribay says he is 'not disappointed' with Moyes and praises his 'hard work and integrity.'

Arsenal are facing a crisis as seven first-team players are currently sidelined due to injury.

Manchester United are facing a shortage of cover in the full back areas following Shaw and Valencia injuries.

Yacine Brahimi is the fast, creative winger Manchester United are looking for.

Mousa Dembele has been in brilliant form for Spurs over the last few games.

The Barcelona centre-back also explained why he left Manchester United.

Romero says he is ready to fight for a first-team role when his chances come.

Herrera says the former Barcelona legend was the best 'keeper in the world before his injury.

Chelsea need to stick with Mourinho but may have to buy their way out of trouble in January.

Januzaj was reluctant to play for the Under-21s and wanted to remain with Dortmund to train.

Lafferty says he needs to be playing every week with Northern Ireland going to Euro 2016.

The England international left Old Trafford in the summer of 2014 to move to North London.

The manager believes De Gea can emulate Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas.