Fifa denies reports that major sponsors Sony and Emirates dropped their contracts because of allegations of corruption – (Guardian)
Striker Darren Bent, 30, says his decision to join Championship strugglers Brighton on loan from Aston Villa is not motivated by money – (Sunderland Echo)
Everton manager Roberto Martinez says midfielder Ross Barkley, 20, is not a diver and claims the incident in which he went to ground against West Ham “has been blown out of proportion” – (Guardian)
Bayern Munich’s French midfielder Franck Ribery, 31, says the Ballon d’Or award for the world footballer of the year is “no longer for the best player. It’s all about politics” – (Marca)
Sporting Lisbon midfielder Nani, 28, says he has got his confidence back since joining on a season-long loan from Manchester United – (Manchester Evening News)