At least 19 people were killed in a stadium crush during a World Cup qualifier between Cote d'Ivoire and Malawi in Abidjan on Sunday.
Brazil and Britain agreed on Thursday to exchange information on football, including links between both national associations in the training of soccer players and referees.
David Beckham will stay on loan at AC Milan for the rest of the season before returning to Los Angeles Galaxy although his long-term future remains unresolved.
The French soccer federation launched its bid to host the 2016 European Championship on Thursday.
Teenager Mario Balotelli struck twice and Hernan Crespo scored a late equaliser as Serie A leaders Inter Milan rallied to draw 3-3 with AS Roma in a thriller at the San Siro on Sunday.
Inter Milan and Manchester United drew 0-0 Tuesday in the first leg of the Champions League's last 16.
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has shrugged off fresh speculation he could be sacked in May after fans expressed their discontent during Sunday's laboured 1-0 win over Cagliari.
Argentina coach Diego Maradona told his players not to fear high altitude when they face Bolivia at 3,600 metres above sea level in their World Cup qualifier in April.
Manchester United let in their first goal in the Premier League in three months, but still stretched their lead at the top of the table with a 2-1 win on Saturday against an unlucky Blackburn at Old Trafford.
LONDON: Ukraine's Shakhtar Donetsk left twice UEFA Cup winners Tottenham Hotspur staring at an exit from the competition after netting late goals for a 2-0 victory in their first knockout round first leg tie on Thursday.
Eduardo da Silva made an emotional return to club action after almost a year, scoring twice to help Arsenal beat Cardiff City 4-0 in their FA Cup fourth round replay at The Emirates on Monday.
David Beckham is ready to use his famed determination to seal a permanent move to AC Milan despite Los Angeles Galaxy saying the transfer is dead.
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