Maktoob: Martinez not expecting any January departures John Stones will not be leaving Everton in the January transfer window despite links to Chelsea, according to Roberto Martinez. 8 years ago

Maktoob: Two football officials plead not guilty in FIFA bribe case By Nate Raymond and David Ingram NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two football bosses including a former president of Honduras pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to U.S. charges they took bribes in exchange for media and marketing contracts in a scandal that has rocked the business of global football. Rafael Callejas, who was president of Honduras from 1990 to 1994 and later became president of its football federation, flashed a thumbs-up to someone in the audience as he left a hearing in federal court in Brooklyn, New York. Juan Angel Napout, a Paraguayan and former president of the South American confederation CONMEBOL, pleaded not guilty at a separate hearing. 8 years ago

Maktoob: Western Sydney to leave Wanderland next season Wanderland may be the jewel in the A-League's crown in terms of atmosphere but Western Sydney look set to leave Pirtek Stadium at the end of the season 8 years ago

Maktoob: Alonso goal sends Bayern into German Cup last eight A lacklustre Bayern Munich needed a long-range goal from Spaniard Xabi Alonso to secure a 1-0 victory over Darmstadt 98 on Tuesday that put them into the quarter-finals of the German Cup. The Bavarians, top of the Bundesliga and through to the knockout stage of the Champions League, looked tired following a congested run of fixtures and lacked the finishing touch despite being in control throughout the game. Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Mueller had numerous chances but neither could find the net, while Alonso eventually made the breakthrough with a powerful 30-metre missile five minutes before the break. 8 years ago

Maktoob: U.S. to host Iceland, Canada in winter friendlies Both matches will take place at the StubHub Center in Carson, California. 8 years ago