January 8 – FIFA President Sepp Blatter in his speech at last night’s FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala addressed the importance of taking risks and accepting defeat gracefully, the racist issues that have dominated the news, and concluded with a reminder of the significance of the game globally.
By Andrew Warshaw, Chief Correspondent
January 8 – Kevin-Prince Boateng, whose anti-racism stance by leading his AC Milan team off the pitch gained worldwide publicity, says he’d have no hesitation in doing it again if he is subject to further abuse.
By Mark Baber
January 8 – The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is organising a first of its kind FIFA-AFC Football Medicine Regional Course – Central and South Region, starting January 14, 2013.
By Mark Baber
Janaury 8 – Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek has called for a comprehensive study on the proposal to limit the terms of sports association leaders.
By Andrew Warshaw
January 8 – UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against Lazio following the Europa League tie against Tottenham Hotspur in November that was marred by anti-Semitic abuse from the home fans and violent attacks on Tottenham supporters outside a bar the night before the game.
By Andrew Warshaw, Chief Correspondent
January 8 – While his acceptance speech could not have been much briefer, the standing ovation and warm applause could not have been more prolonged for the so-called little magician who many feel has now overtaken Pele and Diego Maradona as the best footballer the world has ever seen.
By Andrew Warshaw, Chief Correspondent
January 8 – Paris St Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi has stated that the club’s unusual commercial arrangement with the Qatar Tourism Authority is entirely justifiable both as a piece of business and also in enabling PSG to meet UEFA’s financial fair play criteria.
By Andrew Warshaw, Chief Correspondent
January 8 – Paris St Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi has stated that the club’s unusual commercial arrangement with the Qatar Tourism Authority is entirely justifiable both as a piece of business and also in enabling PSG to meet UEFA’s financial fair play criteria.
By Staff Reporter
January 7 – The FIFA World Player Gala tonight at the Kongresshaus, Zurich, will have the awards as its centrepiece, but just as much attention will be the message from FIFA President Sepp Blatter in his welcoming remarks.
By Mark Baber
January 7 – The first five days of the January transfer window have already seen more than 50 transfers and loans involving clubs in the Football League (FL) and Premier League (PL). The trend of English clubs scouring the world for talent continues, whilst no English players are travelling to play abroad.
By Andrew Warshaw, Chief Correspondent
January 7 – Eradicating the worrying resurgence of racism would doubtless be number one on most people’s footballing wish list for 2013. Dealing with diving – or simulation to give it its official terminology – would probably rank second.
January 7 – German TV viewers will now be able to follow Bundesliga and UEFA club competitions via IPTV for the first time.
By Andrew Warshaw, Chief Correspondent
January 7 – The president of Qatar’s Football Association has responded to the growing debate over whether to switch the 2022 World Cup to winter.
By Andrew Warshaw, Chief Correspondent
January 7 – After being targeted by racist chanting in a winter break domestic friendly against lower-league Pro Patria, Milan’s German-born Ghanian Kevin-Prince Boateng reacted by storming off the pitch followed by the entire Milan team.
By Andrew Warshaw, Chief Correspondent
January 7 – The five South African administrators suspended last month over the matchfixing scandal that has rocked the nation have been re-instated by their own federation (SAFA) – at least temporarily.