ROUND-UP: The financial crisis engulfing FIFA took a dramatic turn yesterday when it emerged that Sepp Blatter will be taken to court by his executive committee.
Legal proceedings will begin imminently in Zurich, with the FIFA president accused of "misuse of funds".
The action is being led by UEFA president Lennart Johnansson.
Rivaldo has admitted he risks ending his career if he plays in the World Cup this summer. Doctors in Brazil have warned the Barcelona star that, without surgery, his knee ligaments could give way so badly that his future would be under threat.
The BBC and Sky are expected to agree terms that would give the corporation a highlights package and the satellite organisation rights to broadcast Scottish Premier League matches as they happen. However, the mooted £20 million package is likely to depend on the participation of Celtic and Rangers.
Barcelona have approached Louis van Gaal to take over at the Nou Camp next season for the second time - but only after failing to persuade Johan Cruyff to return.
Van Gaal has made it clear that he wants the job and could be appointed by early next week.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Leeds United will have to look elsewhere for a new midfielder after Barry Ferguson's decision to remain with Rangers.
"I am pleased to be staying and I'm looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead here next season," the 24-year-old said.
Benito Carbone has returned to Bradford City having failed to agree a permanent deal with Middlesbrough where he has spent a successful loan period.
Chelsea midfielder Sam dalla Bona is planning to hold talks over a new contract at the end of the season to settle his future.
Nicolas Anelka has announced he is set on joining Liverpool - and claims the only thing delaying the move is Anfield boss Gerard Houllier.
The former Arsenal striker explained: "Liverpool and Paris St Germain have reached a financial agreement about me - now it's up to the manager to decide."
It is believed that a fee of around £12 million has been agreed for the striker, but his £60,000-a-week wage demands are the stumbling block.
