Sporting briefs...

Match-Fixing: Belgian police intend to charge a Chinese businessman they believe is the key figure in a soccer match-fixing investigation, a spokeswoman for the federal prosecutor said. "It is not a case of if but when Zheyun Ye is charged and we will be issuing an international warrant for his arrest," Lieve Pellens said. Ye was arrested by Belgian police as part of their investigation in November. He was later released without charge. Pellens confirmed that five Belgian first division clubs were under investigation. Lierse was the only club she named.

Mexico beat Ghana: A goal by substitute Guillermo Franco secured Mexico a 1-0 win over Ghana in a friendly played in Texas yesterday as part of both nations' preparations for the World Cup. Argentine-born Franco entered the action in place of Guadalajara striker Omar Bravo after 63 minutes and headed the winner 12 minutes later.

Hiddink: Dutchman Guus Hiddink will be the next coach of Russia's national team, local media reported. Sport-Express newspaper, citing unnamed sources close to the Russian Football Union (RFU), said RFU chief Vitaly Mutko had told the players about his decision to hire Hiddink. The RFU declined to comment on the matter. The report said Hiddink would take over immediately after the World Cup finals in Germany, which end in July.

Luxemburgo: Santos beat Sao Caetano 3-2 to move top of the Sao Paulo state championship for the first time since coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo returned to the club. Santos have 28 points, two ahead of Sao Paulo and Palmeiras. Former Real Madrid coach Luxemburgo has hammered together a cohesive unit despite lacking any of the bigger names still playing in Brazilian domestic football. Santos have now taken maximum points from their last five games.

Football rights: Sweden's football authorities have sold their broadcasting rights to Swiss company Kentaro, the Swedish FA said. The deal is worth between 1.3 billion ($235.3 million) and 1.4 billion crowns ($253.4 million) over five years. "To have a deal stretching over five years means we'll have a good opportunity to develop Swedish soccer in the best way," Swedish FA chairman Lars-Ake Lagrell said.