ZURICH -- FIFAs ethics judge has opened a case against a high-ranking Qatari official who is seeking a seat on world soccers ruling council.Qatar Football Association vice president Saoud Al-Mohannadi can request a hearing with judge Hans-Joachim Eckert, FIFA said Tuesday.FIFA prosecutors asked Eckert last month to ban Al-Mohannadi for no less than two years and six months for not telling the truth and not cooperating properly with an ethics investigation.Al-Mohannadi said last week that he is confident that a full and fair review of the matter will confirm that I have co-operated extensively and candidly.The case does not involve Qatars 2022 World Cup bid, but no further details were provided by FIFAs ethics committee.Al-Mohannadi was announced by the Asian Football Confederation last month among four men competing for two vacant seats on the FIFA Council. The vote by AFC member federations is on Sept. 27 in Goa, India. Martinas Rankin Jersey . But the quarterback hopes to stay involved in football after officially calling it quits Tuesday. "Id love to look at those opportunities as they arise," Pierce said in an interview from his Winnipeg eatery. Joe Montana Jersey . Thousands of fans at Mosaic Stadium will be cozying up to each other in an effort to stay warm in chilly temperatures and block the Prairie wind that locals say can knock your socks off. http://www.prochiefsauthentic.com/Youth-Damien-Williams-Elite-Jersey/ . - Levi Browns tenure at left tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers is over before it even began. Christian Okoye Jersey . Breaking three of his own world records on his way to winning in Paris, Chan silenced the critics and left the audiences standing in appreciation and awe. Jordan Lucas Jersey ., and Rudi Swiegers of Kipling, Sask., took sixth spot on Saturday in pairs at the NHK Trophy ISU Grand Prix figure skating competition.JERUSALEM -- Thiago Alcantara scored a first-half hat trick as Spain turned on the style to beat Italy 4-2 on Tuesday and win the European Under-21 championship for a second consecutive time. Italy started as the brighter side at Jerusalems Teddy Stadium but Spain, captained by Thiago, soon gained control and took the lead after just six minutes. Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata stormed past the Italy defenders down the left and Thiago headed home from close range. Italy hit back four minutes later when Ciro Immobile chipped over flailing Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea. But 15 minutes before the interval, Thiago restored Spains lead after chesting down a cross by Koke. The Barcelona midfielder brought up his hat trick in the 38th minute, this time from the penalty spot after Giulio Donati brrought down Christian Tello in the box.dddddddddddd. Italy appeared to have regained its composure after the break and Lorenzo Insigne created a pair of opportunities in the first five minutes, including an Alessandro Florenzi half volley which flew just over the crossbar. At the other end, Isco went close for Spain, ending a good move with a close range effort which zipped past the post. Italy coach Devis Mangia tried to spice things up by bringing on two players who had scored in previous games -- Riccardo Saponara and Manolo Gabbiadini. But Isco put the result beyond doubt in the 66th minute with another penalty after Vasco Regini brought down Martin Montoya. Fabio Borini pulled one back for Italy in the 80th minute, but there was no real chance of turning the match around. ' ' '