Reid: New Zealand centre half Winston Reid has ended months of uncertainty about his future by agreeing a new six-and-a-half-year contract with West Ham United. “It’s one of those things that took a bit of time, but we got there in the end and I’m very happy to be here for the next part of my career,” the 26-year-old said.

Kluivert: Former Ajax Amsterdam, Barcelona and Netherlands striker Patrick Kluivert is expected to be named the new head coach of Caribbean nation Curacao. The Curacao Chronicle said the 38-year-old, who was assistant to Louis van Gaal with the Dutch national team until his move to Manchester United, was due on the island yesterday when he would be unveiled as the new coach.

Munteanu: Dorinel Munteanu has been appointed as coach of Romanian Cup winners FC Astra. The 46-year-old succeeds former Soviet Union striker Oleg Protasov who was sacked less than five months into the job. “Our goal is to play in the European competitions next season,” Munteanu told reporters.

Poyet: Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has been charged with improper conduct after an outburst during his side’s Premier League game against Hull City on Tuesday. The English Football Association said the Uruguayan had until Monday to respond to the charge. Poyet was sent to the stands after a heated touchline exchange with Bruce in the 35th minute of the match at the KC Stadium.

D. Kiev: Dynamo Kiev will host Everton in Europa League round of 16 second leg with the partial closure of Olympiysky stadium in Kiev on March 19 after being punished by UEFA for crowd troubles. The Ukrainian club was charged by UEFA over a pitch invasion by fans who also set off fireworks during the last-32 second-leg game against Guingamp.

Busquets: Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets is battling to be fit for the El Clasico with Real Madrid after the club said yesterday he will miss Sunday’s clash with Rayo Vallecano. “Tests have revealed that the player has suffered an injury to the syndesmosis joint of his right ankle,” Barca said.