A-League: Marc Janko scored for a record-equalling sixth straight A-League match as Sydney FC toppled Newcastle Jets 1-0 at Hunter Stadium yesterday. Janko’s goal was his 13th of the season and meant he tied Besart Berisha’s mark of scoring in six consecutive league games. It also proved enough to lift the visitors up to second spot and within a point of leaders Perth Glory.

Abdennour: Monaco defender Aymen Abdennour has committed his future to the Ligue 1 club until 2019. The 25-year-old Tunisia international moved to the principality from Toulouse last July and has since made 19 appearances in all competitions for Monaco.

Lacazette: Ligue 1 top scorer and France international Alexandre Lacazette will not be sold at the end of the season, according to Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas. Lacazette, who has netted 21 league goals this season, said on Thursday that “if the president asks me to leave, I’ll have to leave the club,” after speculation linked him with a move to a top European club. “Impossible,” Aulas posted on his Twitter account yesterday. “He will be with us at the (new) Stade des Lumieres and in the Champions League.”

Glenn: Martin Glenn, a former Leicester City director and chief executive of United Biscuits, has been appointed as the new chief executive of the English FA. The 54-year-old Wolves fan and FA-qualified grassroots coach is well known for having signed up Gary Lineker as the face of Walkers Crisps. He takes over on May 18. Glenn said: “There are few more interesting places to work than Wembley and I am very much looking forward to meeting the staff and leading them into an exciting new period.”

St Ledger: Ireland international Sean St Ledger has signed for Major League Soccer newcomers Orlando City. The 30-year-old centre-half had been on trial with the franchise, playing in pre-season friendlies, and has now agreed a permanent deal. Orlando are coached by former Everton player Adrian Heath and have a handful of players acquired from England.

The Championship: Fulham vs Bournemouth 1-5.

Lega Pro: (Group C) Aversa vs Martina 2-0; Lecce vs Juve Stabia 1-0.

Scottish Cup: Sixth round – Queens of the South vs Falkirk 0-1.

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