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FIFA Lifts Ban On Sri Lanka Football Federation

The world governing body FIFA on Monday lifted its suspension of the Sri Lanka Football Federation (FFSL). On January 21 this year FIFA had banned FFSL for violations of FIFA rules in administration. FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura conveyed in a letter to FFSL that the FIFA bureau had decided Sunday “to lift the suspension of the FFSL with immediate effect”. FIFA says the scheduled FFSL election on September 29 would be closely monitored by them while lifting the suspension.

Spain Opens Preliminary Sex Abuse Probe Over Suspended Chief Luis Rubiales' Kiss

Prosecutors at Spain's top criminal court said Monday they had opened a preliminary investigation into Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales' forcible kiss on the lips of World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on grounds it could constitute a crime of "sexual assault". "Prosecutors from the National Court have opened a preliminary investigation to look into the facts, which could constitute an offence of sexual assault," a court statement said. They would also contact Hermoso to offer her a chance to file a suit within 15 days, the statement said. The president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF), provisionally suspended from his post by FIFA on Saturday, could face an extended sanction if the country's sports court accept complaints against him in a meeting on Monday.

Maidstone United 1 Taunton Town 1 match report: Razzaq Coleman De-Graft sent off as Levi Amatchi’s goal cancelled out

Maidstone had a man sent off for the second successive game as opponents Taunton rescued a late draw at the Gallagher.

Study finds CTE in 40% of athletes who died before 30 - ESPN

A new study has diagnosed the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in more than 40% of youth, high school and college athletes — primarily football players — who were exposed to repetitive head impacts from contact sports and died before age 30.

Takeaway addict who ballooned to 22st after all-inclusive holiday reveals weight loss secret

A self-confessed takeaway addict who piled on the pounds after an all-inclusive holiday has revealed his weight loss secrets.

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior Out For Over A Month With Hamstring Injury

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior is out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury, Spanish media reports said Monday. Los Blancos confirmed the Brazilian's injury in a statement but did not specify his expected absence time. Vinicius limped off injured against Celta Vigo on Friday early in Madrid's 1-0 win at Balaidos, which kept the team top of La Liga with a 100 percent record after three games. The 23-year-old may not be fit by the time the Champions League starts on September 19, and is set to miss important La Liga matches against Real Sociedad and city rivals Atletico Madrid before then.

Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales's mother on hunger strike over her son's treatment

A week after Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation, kissed Spain's Jenni Hermoso at the Women's World Cup awards ceremony, his reputation is in tatters and his future hangs in the balance.

Maidstone United play their first home game since August 5 as Taunton visit the Gallagher Stadium

George Elokobi has seen the improvement in Maidstone United since they last played at the Gallagher Stadium.

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FIFA Lifts Ban On Sri Lanka Football Federation

Spain Opens Preliminary Sex Abuse Probe Over Suspended Chief Luis Rubiales' Kiss

Maidstone United 1 Taunton Town 1 match report: Razzaq Coleman De-Graft sent off as Levi Amatchi’s goal cancelled out

Study finds CTE in 40% of athletes who died before 30 - ESPN

Takeaway addict who ballooned to 22st after all-inclusive holiday reveals weight loss secret

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior Out For Over A Month With Hamstring Injury

Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales's mother on hunger strike over her son's treatment

Maidstone United play their first home game since August 5 as Taunton visit the Gallagher Stadium