Platini rules out goal-line technology
By Andrew Warshaw in Nyon
January 13 – UEFA President Michel Platini insists goal-line technology will never be introduced – even though football’s lawmakers are giving it further examination.
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Blatter blasts “envy and jealousy” of FIFA critics
By Andrew Warshaw in Doha
January 6 – FIFA President Sepp Blatter today denounced what he described as the “envy and jealousy” of the organisation’s critics following arguably the toughest few weeks of his Presidency.
Blatter: “I’ll take personal responsibility for weeding out corruption”
By Andrew Warshaw
January 2 – FIFA President Sepp Blatter has revealed he wants to set up an anti-corruption unit to weed out football’s worst practices.
Gauntlet thrown down over FIFA presidency
By Andrew Warshaw
December 30 – Sepp Blatter has laid down the gauntlet to any potential challengers by clearly indicating he aims to continue as FIFA President and be re-elected halfway through 2011 for what would be an unprecedented fourth term.
Exclusive: Me? FA chairman? I haven’t got time, says Mills
By Andrew Warshaw
December 14 – London 2012 deputy chairman Sir Keith Mills today ruled out any chance of becoming the new chairman of the English Football Association as the hunt continues to find a permanent replacement for Lord Triesman who resigned earlier this year after being caught up in a newspaper sting.
Football consultants acquire controlling stake in Grass Roots Football LIVE
December 8 – A group of leading international football consultants has acquired Grass Roots Football LIVE, Britain’s premier event of its type held annually at the NEC in Birmingham.
London Mayor Boris backs Spurs plan to develop White Hart Lane
By Tom Degun
November 25 – Tottenham Hotspur have had their plans to redevelop White Hart Lane approved by the Mayor of London Boris Johnson.
Hyundai extends FIFA sponsorship until 2022
By David Owen
November 25 – FIFA has announced the extension of its top tier sponsorship deal with Hyundai-Kia, the South Korean automotive group, by eight years, through to 2022.
Spurs fans plan mass protest over proposed move to Olympic stadium
By Mike Rowbottom
November 25 – Tottenham Hotspur fans are planning a mass protest against the club’s possible move from White Hart Lane – their home for the last 111 years – to the Olympic Stadium in Stratford after the London 2012 Games are over.
Bin Hammam furious over suggestions about note-swapping incident
By Andrew Warshaw
November 12 – The most powerful man in Asian football reacted furiously today at suggestions he had fuelled corruption allegations during a recent meeting of the FIFA executive committee.
Jordaan seeks role as FIFA executive
By Andrew Warshaw
November 5 – Danny Jordaan, the public face of last summer’s World Cup in South Africa, is campaigning for a seat on FIFA’s top table as a member of its Executive Committee.
Jones to lead 15-country tour of Women’s World Cup venues
November 3 – A welcome tour of the 15 countries participating in next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup will kick off in December.
Sunday Times’ World Cup corruption probe branded “unethical”
By Andrew Warshaw
November 2 – The head of Asian football has condemned the Sunday Times’ undercover investigation into alleged World Cup corruption as unethical.
Majority of residents back plans for new Bristol City stadium
November 2 – An independent poll has confirmed that two thirds of Bristol residents back plans for Bristol City Football Club to build a new £92m stadium at Ashton Vale.
Gartside tasked with finding new FA chairman
October 27 - Bolton chairman Phil Gartside (pictured) has been given the job of leading the team to find a replacement for Lord Triesman as the next chairman of the Football Association.