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Sepp Blatter is banned from being FIFA president, but they still pay him
For another month, at least.
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Sepp Blatter has been banned from soccer, but FIFA still has to pay him. Because there isn’t a new FIFA president yet, he’s entitled to get money as long as he holds that position, even if he can’t act in it. “Until the election of a new president on February 26, Mr Blatter is the elected president and therefore - according to his contract - is entitled to receive his remuneration,” said a FIFA spokesperson.
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In the news
Swansea’s new manager is Francesco Guidolin. (BBC)
Gareth Bale will miss three weeks with a calf injury. (ESPN)
Arsenal have signed Nacho Monreal to a contract extension. (Arsenal)
Simon Mignolet got a new deal from Liverpool, too. (Liverpool)
Because of the infamous transfer committee, Jürgen Klopp clarified that he has final say on transfers. (Guardian)
Spurs and Chelsea might share Wembley after all. (Telegraph)
You should be reading
Louise Taylor on Carlisle’s return home after terrible floods. (Guardian)
Emmet Gates on the Baggio vs. Lippi feud. (These Football Times)
Kieron O’Connor on Chelsea’s finances. (Swiss Ramble)
Fun with transfer rumors
Silly season has returned. Please don’t take anything in this section too seriously.
Jordan Morris told Werder Bremen he won’t be signing with them. (Stars and Stripes FC)
Sam Byram is going to snub Everton for West Ham. (Guardian)
Atlético Madrid have rejected a bid from Spurs for Jackson Martínez. (Marca)
Roberto Soriano could move from Sampdoria to Inter. (Football Italia)
What to watch on Tuesday (click for listings, all times ET)
FA Cup replays: 8 games (2:45 p.m.) - Bristol City-West Brom is the most accessible one in America.
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