VICE Sports World News Roundup: January 19th

Good morning, America. It's January 19th, 2016. Welcome to the VICE Sports World News Roundup. Be sure to stop every morning for more headlines from around the world.

The website Football Leaks released a bunch of contracts and transfer agreements from top players around Europe, including Manchester United striker Anthony Martial's transfer agreement. It shows what United paid Monaco for him, in addition to various add-ons and the currency (euros) that United used for the purchase. The agreement is exactly what was reported in the media, but it's interesting that Football Leaks was able to get it.

Sepp Blatter is still collecting paychecks from FIFA despite having been banned for eight years. He'll be paid through the end of February, when his presidential term finishes.

Nemanja Vidic, the former title-winning captain of Manchester United, has had his contract terminated with International. Will he hang 'em up? Or will he join MLS?

Speaking of MLS, what a signing! (Just kidding, I think this is a terrible idea):

Ashley Cole has terminated his — Jim White (@JimWhite)January 19, 2016

Diafra Sakho crashed his Lamborghini. The West Ham defender is okay though.

Fernando Verdasco knocked Rafa Nadal out of the Australian Open in the first round.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Rasmus Ristolainen got into a little post game scuffle. Hockey!

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