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Platini wants a European sports police force

LONDON (AP) — UEFA President Michel Platini says he wants a European sports police force to tackle betting, corruption, match-fixing, doping and hooliganism.

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UEFA OKs minimum 10-match ban for racist abuse

In this Sunday May 12, 2013, file photo, AC Milan players Kevin Prince Boateng, left, and Mario Balotelli look toward the stands during a stoppage in play in a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and AS Roma, at Milan's San Siro Stadium.  The game was stopped for almost two minutes because of racial abuse by Roma fans towards Balotelli and Boateng. (AP Photo/Lapresse, Davide Spada, File) ITALY OUT

LONDON (AP) — The UEFA executive committee on Thursday ratified a 10-match minimum ban for racist abuse by players or officials.

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UEFA introduces minimum ban for racist abuse

In this May 12, 2013, file photo AC Milan players Mario Balotelli, left, Kevin Prince Boateng (10) stand on the pitch during a stoppage in play in a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and AS Roma, at Milan's San Siro Stadium.  The game was stopped for almost two minutes because of racial abuse by Roma fans towards Balotelli and Boateng.  (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)

LONDON (AP) — UEFA says its executive committee has agreed to introduce a 10-match minimum ban for racist abuse by players or officials.

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Ferguson’s managerial career ends with 5-5 draw

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson gestures to supporters after the English Premier League soccer match away against  West Bromwich Albion, his last as manager of Manchester United, at The Hawthorns Stadium, West Bromwich, England, Sunday May. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) — Alex Ferguson. Former Manchester United manager.

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