British Prime Minister David Cameron asked England's football authorities on Wednesday to provide an action plan to banish the recent re-emergence of racism in the national sport.
A FIFA expert panel wants players to exchange more handshakes on the field to improve the game's image and sportsmanship.
Five-time FIFA world player of the year Marta is returning to play in the Swedish league. Swedish club Tyreso presented the Brazilian star as its latest recruit at a news conference in Stockholm Wednesday.
Chelsea's troubles worsened after losing 3-1 at Napoli in the last 16 of Champions League on Tuesday, and Real Madrid was held to a 1-1 draw at CSKA Moscow.