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÷ ALAN BRAZIL has been found in breach of Ofcom’s broadcasting code after he claimed on talkSPORT that a Glasgow rat infestation was caused by Asian immigrants. The former Scotland striker prompted a complaint from a listener when he criticised the food storage practices of Asian people who had moved to the city. According to the broadcasting watchdog, the 59-year-old’s comments on December 18 fell short of accepted standards and had the potential to cause harm and offence. Bosses at talkSPORT admitted Brazil’s comments had been ‘ill-judged’.

BRAIN INJURY charity Headway has demanded a UEFA investigation after Newcastle defender Fabian Schar played on for Switzerland against Georgia on Saturday despite being knocked unconscious.

LIVERPOOL goalkeeper Simon Mignolet will consider his future at the end of the season.

CRYSTAL PALACE and Burnley are keen on Chelsea defender Reece James, 19.