GLASGOW: Several Scottish second-tier sides have written to the SPL asking to be admitted into their league structure from next season in a move which could further split the game in Scotland.

RIO DE JANEIRO: Former Chelsea and Portugal playmaker Deco is facing a 30-day automatic suspension after his "B" sample confirmed a positive test for a diuretic.

KUALA LUMPUR: ASIA'S new football chief said he was the victim of a smear campaign involving a government after his election was overshadowed by claims of vote-buying and human rights abuses.