West Ham and Sakho face Fifa proceedings

Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against West Ham and Diafra Sakho after the Senegal striker missed the Africa Cup of Nations, but still turned out for his club.

Sakho withdrew from the tournament in Equatorial Guinea due to a back problem, but came on as a substitute to score the winner in West Ham's FA Cup fourth round tie at Bristol City before his country were knocked out of the Afcon...

Six FAs nominate Figo for Fifa presidency

Luis Figo has announced that he has met the minimum requirement of five nominations from national associations in his bid for Fifa presidency.

The former Portugal star is among six men who have confirmed their intention to stand for office at May’s election, including current president Sepp Blatter.

All candidates were compelled to enter the names of five national FAs which were willing to nominate them for election ahead of the deadline for January 29 at midnight, and Figo has revealed that he met the requirement on Thursday...