Paul Barber insists that terms had been agreed with both Tottenham and the player before late gazumping.
Neymar, Jordi Alba, Samuel Umtiti, Andre Gomes and Rafinha Alcantar are the five first-team absentees.
The 46-year-old was made world football governing body's new president in February.
Riyad Mahrez scored 17 goals to help take Leicester to the PL title last season.
German coach will attempt to create continuity at Anfield despite signing seven new players.
London 2012 gold medal winners Germany face Canada in their opening game on 6 August.
Much of Recife's four-million populace live in abject poverty with no access to anti-Zika remedies.
Reports in Italy are claiming that the Serie A side are set to secure his services.
Slaven Bilic's side are one step away from sealing their place in the group stage.
World number 1 team Australia open their campaign against Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand on 6 August.
Poland international claimed in April that Jurgen Klopp wanted him at Anfield.
Former Olympic silver medalist Colin Jackson looks ahead to the Games in Brazil.
Great Britain begin their Rio Olympics hockey campaign against Belgium on 6 August.
Manchester City face Steaua Bucharest and Celtic entertain Hapoel Be'er Sheva of Israel.
India begin their Rio Olympics hockey campaign against Ireland on 6 August.
Shkodran Mustafi is currently in England with Valencia on their pre-season tour.
The golfing star's swift fall from grace means he is unlikely to match Jack Nicklaus' major record.
Pierre de Coubertin will be rolling in his grave at the decline of the once great sporting society.
Argentina face Netherlands in the opening game of the men's hockey tournament on 6 August.
Security intensifies in the Brazilian capital but no evidence of logistical issues - yet.
Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram were not friends off the cricket field.
Hijab ban is 'not ok and it's time for a change' says player Indira Kaljo.
Nwakali led the Nigeria U17 side in the World Cup in Chile last year.
Zimbabwe face New Zealand in the 2nd Test on 6 August, Kiwis lead the series 1-0.
Pogba left Manchester United as a free agent in the summer of 2012.
The 22-year-old defender has been linked with a £50m switch to Pep Guardiola's side.
The 26-year-old Argentine joined United in 2014 from Sporting Lisbon.
Germany winger has also been linked with summer moves to Arsenal, Juventus and Real Madrid.
Lawyer accuses group of protecting child molesters masquerading as coaches.
The archery event is holding its behind-closed-doors ranking round.