The FIA are to appeal against last week's decision of the Tribunal de Grande Instance who ordered the overturning of a lifetime ban from motorsport imposed on Flavio Briatore.

Briatore last week celebrated the news, believing it restored his "dignity and freedom" in the wake of a suspension that was imposed by the FIA for his role in the infamous 'crashgate' saga.

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The governing body, which had originally campaigned for a permanent legacy for the sport by holding the Olympic competition at its headquarters at Bisley, Surrey, has learnt that it will now have to find at least £400,000 if it wants to make long-term use of the temporary facilities that will be erected at the Royal Artillery Barracks.

Source: Telegraph.co.uk

The organiser of the competition, the Confederation of African Football, is understood to be examining possible sanctions for the Togolese, who decided to return home after three people were killed when the squad were attacked by gunmen in Angola.

Source: Telegraph.co.uk

Manchester United confirmed this morning that they are looking to raise £500 million via a bond issue to restructure their debts after paying out £41.9 million in interest over the past financial year.

Source: Timesonline.co.uk