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"Ribery can't just decide himself whether he plays for France or not. If coach Deschamps calls him up, he has to go. If he doesn't he'll be suspended," Platini said.

Giorgio Chiellini has been ruled out of Italy's opening European Championship qualifier at Norway on Tuesday due to a left calf injury.

The Euros have been expanded from 16 to 24 teams for the 2016 tournament in France, with the top two countries from nine groups qualifying automatically.

Spain striker Diego Costa has injured his left hamstring and will miss the country's first qualifier for the European Championship.

United dominated Europe's transfer activity as the transfer deadline window slammed shut on Monday, Van Gaal taking his summer spending spree to more than 150 million pounds.

FIFA will host its first consultation meeting next week to agree dates for playing the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Transfer deadline day takes centre stage as teams are given a final chance to add to their squads before the transfer window closes until January.

Denmark defender Agger has left Liverpool after more than eight years to return to former club Brondby.

Chelsea have agreed terms with AC Milan for striker Fernando Torres to join the Serie A club in a two-year loan deal.

Germany have recalled 18 World Cup players for next week's friendly against Argentina, a repeat of the final in Brazil.

Alonso joined Real Madrid from Liverpool in 2009 and helped them win the Champions League last May.

Bayern financial director Jan-Christian Dreesen says Alonso was expected in Munich on Thursday for his medical.

The pain in Italy began with the Italian Cup final in May, which was overshadowed by the shooting and later death of Napoli fan Ciro Esposito.

Alonso has taken to Twitter to express his gratitude to Di Maria for the role he played in Madrid's Champions League final last season.

Chelsea's new No. 4 told IBNLive Sports that it's wrong to compare him and Frank Lampard, whom he replaced at Stamford Bridge this season.

Villa have four points from two games, while Newcastle grabbed their first point.