‘Lex FIFA’: Switzerland enacted new rules, dubbed by Swiss media “Lex FIFA”, yesterday cracking down on bribes paid to private individuals as part of a fight against corruption in sport. The government put into force from July revised legislation that allows prosecutors to investigate suspected bribes without having to await a criminal complaint, and even if payoffs do not skew competition.
Poyet: AEK Athens owner Dimitris Melissanidis has labelled coach Gus Poyet “immoral” after the Uruguayan told media he would be leaving the club at the end of the season. Speaking a day ahead of AEK’s Greek Cup semi-final against Atromitos, Poyet further angered the club by revealing details of a private meeting he had with Melissanidis.
Sell-out: Manchester City have announced that all general tickets for next week’s Champions League semi-final clash against Real Madrid have sold out. Only a limited number of hospitality tickets remain for the first leg of the glamour tie at the Etihad Stadium next Tuesday.
Basketball: Women’s League, Play-off final (game two) – Luxol vs Hibs 49-43 (Luxol lead 2-0).
In Gozo: GFA Division Two – Munxar vs Qala Saints 5-1; Sannat Lions vs Għarb Rangers 1-1.
Football results
Primera Liga: Deportivo vs Barcelona 0-8; A. Bilbao vs A. Madrid 0-1; Malaga vs R. Vallecano 1-1; S. Gijon vs Sevilla 2-1; Valencia vs Eibar 4-0; R. Madrid vs Villarreal 3-0.
German Cup SF: Hertha Berlin vs B. Dortmund 0-3.
French Cup SF: Sochaux vs Marseille 0-1.
Scottish Championship: Hibernian vs Rangers 3-2.