RIO: Seven people suspected of manipulating soccer results in at least two Brazilian state leagues have been arrested, officials said on Wednesday. The match-fixing ring involved players, coaches, agents and presidents of clubs in the second and third divisions of the Sao Paulo state championship.
LIVERPOOL OFFER KLOPP NEW DEAL
LONDON: Liverpool has offered a new long-term contract to manager Jurgen Klopp. The 49-year-old’s current deal expires in 2018, with an option of an extra year, but owners seem to be impressed by Klopp’s show. He is currently one of the highest-paid managers, with only Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger earning higher than him.
TEVEZ WAGE DEMANDS DASHED RETURN: SULLIVAN
LONDON: West Ham United’s bid to re-sign Carlos Tevez stalled because of the striker’s salary demands, co-chairman David Sullivan has said. “We tried to get Tevez but he wanted 250,000 pounds a week.!” Sullivan told British media. “I actually offered him 150 grand a week to come back plus bonuses. I thought that was an incredible offer for someone who loves West Ham.”