High noon in the High Court for Pompey fans buyout bid
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- Published on Wednesday, 10 April 2013 09:57
By Andrew WarshawApril 10 - The High Court hearing into the future of ailing English club Portsmouth was finally due to get under way today in what supporters hope will result in the biggest fan ownership scheme in English football.
Al Serkal favours Winter 2022, and muses on friends' support
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- Published on Tuesday, 09 April 2013 12:06
By Andrew Warshaw, chief correspondent, in DubaiApril 9 - If Yousuf Al Serkal wins the race to become the new boss of Asian football at next month's election, expect him to throw his powerful voice behind the growing calls to switch the 2022 Qatar World Cup to the winter.
Spanish players lobby for larger voice in league and club business
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- Published on Tuesday, 09 April 2013 12:27
By Gareth MessengerApril 9 - A total 70 players from sides residing in the Primera and Segunda divisions met in Madrid yesterday at a meeting organised by the Spanish Footballers' Association (AFE) to discuss a range of topics from legal uncertainty to economic control of football clubs.
FIFA payments to top people soar
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- Published on Tuesday, 09 April 2013 10:29
April 8 – FIFA payments to so-called "key management personnel" have surged in the past four years, as revealed by figures in the world governing body's financial reports.
Blatter re-iterates zero tolerance on racism and tough punishment
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- Published on Tuesday, 09 April 2013 11:17
By Andrew WarshawApril 9 - FIFA have been quick to dispel any suggestion that Sepp Blatter has eased his hardline stance against racism.
Olympic hangover and recession hits English football's sponsorship sales
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- Published on Tuesday, 09 April 2013 11:54
By Mark BaberApril 9 - As the English Premier League and its clubs enjoy massive TV revenue and chunky sponsorship deals, even for training kits, the next levels down are struggling to find sponsors.
Brazilian 'pride' as Arena Fonte Nova opens on time
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- Published on Tuesday, 09 April 2013 10:49
By Mark BaberApril 9 – Brazil completed its third stadium in readiness for the Confederation Cup later this year. The Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Bahia state, held its first match April 7 after four years of planning and construction, with local rivals Vitoria beating Bahia 5-1.
FIFA steps in to support for South African match-fixing enquiry
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- Published on Tuesday, 09 April 2013 10:14
By Andrew WarshawApril 9 - The match-fixing scandal that has rocked South African football because it directly involves the national team, is to be investigated by an three-man independent team - backed by FIFA.
Valladolid consider action against Atlético de Madrid over player 'tapping up'
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- Published on Tuesday, 09 April 2013 10:02
By Mónica VillarApril 9 – Spain's PLa Liga side Valladolid are considering legal action after it came to light that Atlético de Madrid's Sporting director, José Luis Pérez Caminero, has had a secret meeting with Valladolid winger Patrick Ebert.
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