Yaya Toure says racist abuse has the power to "break" players and wants to see tougher sanctions brought in.
Jonathan Mensah has been handed a worldwide ban.
Southampton winger Sadio Mane has scored the fastest hat-trick in Premier League history.
Former Central African Republic coach, Raoul Savoy, is unveiled as The Gambia's new national team coach
National captain Asamoah Gyan leads tributes for former Ghana coach Cecil Jones Attuquayefio.
Schalke have suspended Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sidney Sam indefinitely following Sunday's 2:0 loss at Cologne.
Bolasie leads tributes to former Zaire defender Mwepu Ilunga
All three Algerian clubs in the same group.
Former winners paired in three Confederation Cup ties.
Al Ahly have installed Fathi Mabrouk as their new coach
Gestede, 26, and 22-year-old Veretout have both signed five-year deals for undisclosed fees.
Benin international Gestede scored 22 goals for Blackburn last season, including 20 in the Championship.
He becomes manager Tim Sherwood's ninth summer signing, while Veretout - who made 146 appearance for the French side - is the fourth recruit from Ligue 1.
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