The pressure on Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal, was eased with a 3-1 win at Derby County. Wayne Rooney put the visitors ahead in their Emirates FA Cup 4th round tie with a curled effort after a quarter of an hour. The Championship side levelled matters just before the break, with George Thorne finishing off a well-worked move. However, Daley Blind converted Jesse Lingard's cross to restore United's advantage just past the hour mark, before Juan Mata then sealed the win late on.
Infantino gets lifeline with African support, UEFA maintains World Cup boycott threat
FIFA President Gianni Infantino received a lifeline on Thursday when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unanimously backed his leadership, but the support from one of the largest voting blocs is unlikely to end scrutiny on how the sport is governed globally.
Fujairah to host World Junior Chess Championship
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has awarded the Fujairah Chess and Culture Club the right to host the 2027 FIDE World Junior Under-20 Chess Championship, marking another major sporting event for the UAE.
Salah signs two-year deal with Trabzonspor
Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor, under which the Egypt forward will receive 17 million euros ($19.6 million) a season, the Turkish club said on Thursday.
French rugby club Stade Francais sent ransom after cyberattack
Stade Francais said on Thursday that it had been the victim of a cyberattack that affected part of its information system.
Uruguay appoint Forlan as head coach after World Cup debacle
Diego Forlan has been named head coach of Uruguay's senior and Under-20s sides, the country's FA (AUF) announced on Thursday.
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