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Sporting briefs

Getafe: Getafe will have midfielder Esteban Granero and defender David Belenguer back from injury for today's King's Cup semi-final second leg at Racing Santander. Michael Laudrup's UEFA Cup quarter-finalists Getafe, holding a 3-1 lead from the first leg, are chasing their second consecutive King's Cup final appearance.

Juve stadium: Juventus's board have approved plans to construct a new 105 million-euro stadium on the site of the Stadio Delle Alpi, a club statement said. The Serie A team share the Stadio Olimpico with Torino after moving out of the Delle Alpi two seasons ago, mainly because the running track around the pitch spoils the atmosphere. The new Delle Alpi is expected to be ready for the 2011/12 season. The original stadium was only completed in 1990 for the World Cup staged in Italy.

Huge investment: The Football Association has unveiled plans for the biggest investment ever made in grassroots football in England. FA chief executive Brian Barwick said the scheme had four aims - getting more people involved, improving the skills of coaches and players, making the game easier to organise and addressing abusive behaviour whilst raising standards.

Mido: Middlesbrough striker Mido will serve a three-match ban after referee Mark Halsey confirmed that his red card at Arsenal will not be rescinded. Mido was given a straight red card after kicking Gael Clichy in the face towards the end of the 1-1 draw. Mido misses home games with Derby and Manchester United and away to Chelsea.

Keeper Charged: Leeds United keeper Casper Ankergren has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association. It is alleged that he threw a missile at Swindon supporters at the end of United's win at the County Ground at the beginning of March. The 28-year-old Dane has until April 1 to respond to the charge.

U-16 Easter Tournament: Day Two results - Turkey vs Italy 1-0; Malta vs Ireland 0-5.

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