ONE World Sports signs three-year extension on Asia deal
By David Gold
May 25 – ONE World Sports (ONS) has signed a three year extension to its coverage of Japanese, South Korean and Chinese football in the United States.
Concacaf
Warner and Blazer in new corruption allegations
By Andrew Warshaw in Budapest
May 23 – Just when it hoped to enter a new era of honesty and integrity, world football’s CONCACAF region was plunged into unprecedented bloodletting today as yet more stunning allegations of corruption burst into the public domain.
Jeffrey Webb elected CONCACAF President promising accountability and transparency
By Andrew Warshaw in Budapest
May 23 – Jeffrey Webb was formally elected the new President of FIFA’s scandal-hit Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) region today, saying he was “truly humbled and honoured” to lead the organisation and promising a new era of accountability and transparency.
Jeffrey Webb set to be named CONCACAF President
By Andrew Warshaw
May 22 – Barring a last-minute hitch, the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) will name Jeffrey Webb as its new President tomorrow, heralding in a new era of transparency for the troubled region.
Seiko sign up USA goalkeeper as latest ambassador
By David Gold
April 9 – Hope Solo (pictured), the Olympic gold medal winning goalkeeper of the United States women’s football team, has signed a sponsorship deal with Seiko Watches.
Football hero Pelé honoured with bust at USSA
By David Gold
March 31 – The United States Sports Academy (USSA) has unveiled a bronze bust to commemorate legendary Brazilian footballer Pelé.
Jeffrey Webb to stand unopposed for CONCACAF Presidency
By Andrew Warshaw
March 29 – Jeffrey Webb, President of the Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA), will stand alone for the Presidency of the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) at its annual Congress on May 23 in Budapest, the confederation has confirmed.
Cayman Islands President set to be named as new CONCACAF boss
By Andrew Warshaw
March 27 – Jeffrey Webb, the man charged with putting Caribbean football back on its feet after last year’s cash-for-votes scandal, now looks almost certain to become one of the most influential administrators in world football as the new boss of the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF).
Landslide sees Jack Warner re-elected as chair of Trinidad and Tobago UNC
By Andrew Warshaw
March 26 – Disgraced former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has been re-elected as chairman of Trinidad and Tobago’s United National Congress (UNC) as his political career shows no sign of being marred by the corruption scandal that led to him resigning last year from all footballing activities.
LA Galaxy sign record breaking Herbalife shirt sponsorshop deal
By David Gold
March 24 – Major League Soccer (MLS) champions LA Galaxy have agreed a record shirt sponsorship deal with Herbalife worth a reported $44 million (£28 million/€33 milion).
ESPN awarded Euro 2012 and 2016 media rights in Caribbean
By David Gold
March 16 – UEFA has confirmed the appointment of ESPN as the Caribbean’s official broadcaster of the European Championships in 2012 and 2016.
United States can win World Cup in 20 years, says Cantona
By Tom Degun at the Global Sports Forum Barcelona in Barcelona
March 8 – Manchester United legend Eric Cantona (pictured) has predicted that the United States can win the World Cup in 20 years by building on the system he is introducing at New York Cosmos, where he is Director of Soccer.
Exclusive: Warner seeking “substantial damages” over Haitian earthquake claim
By Duncan Mackay
February 25 – Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner claims he plans to sue a Trinidad newspaper and journalist that he accuses of libel and defamation regarding stories involving funds slated for Haiti reconstruction efforts following the earthquake there.
Warner hires English QC to dispute financial wrongdoing allegations
By Andrew Warshaw
February 17 – Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner (pictured) is taking legal action over what he claims is “completely unacceptable defamation and libel” reporting over his alleged wrongdoing in the Haiti earthquake fund dispute.
Warner back in the dock over unpaid 2006 World Cup bonuses
By Andrew Warshaw
February 16 – A High Court judge is expected to decide tomorrow what action to take against former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner over the long-running 2006 World Cup payments dispute.