FBI investigates Warner money laundering allegations
By Andrew Warshaw
November 26 – The fallout from former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner’s resignation over last year’s cash-for-votes scandal shows no sign of abating.
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Hosting 2010 World Cup worth “intangible legacy” to South Africa claims new report
By Duncan Mackay
November 26 – Hosting the 2010 World Cup was worth “intangible legacy” to South Africa, despite costing the country more than $3 billion (£2 billion/€2.5 billion), the Government’s final report has concluded.
Euro 2012 will be bigger than the “Barcelona Effect” economists claim
By Duncan Mackay
November 25 – Poland’s successful co-hosting of the UEFA European Championships earlier this year is likely to have a bigger long-term impact on the economy there than Barcelona reaped from staging the 1992 Olympics and Paralympics, it has been claimed.
Arsenal extend Emirates sponsorship with £150 million deal
By Andrew Warshaw
November 25 – One of the biggest sponsorship contract renewals in football history has been completed with Arsenal signing a new £150 million ($240 million/€185 million) shirt deal with Emirates airline until 2019.
New debate over future of 1980 Moscow Olympic Stadium after calls for it to be knocked down and rebuilt
By Duncan Mackay
November 25 – There is a row in Russia over whether Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium, which hosted the 1980 Olympics, should be demolished and rebuilt in time for the 2018 FIFA World Cup or saved because of its historic importance.
Tributes paid to world’s oldest football coach Ivor Powell
By Mike Rowbottom
November 23 – The life of Ivor Powell – footballer, coach and inspirational force – has been celebrated by staff and alumni at the University of Bath in a tribute event at the Sports Training Village that followed his funeral service.
Chelsea face backlash as FA clears Clattenburg
By Andrew Warshaw
November 23 – European champions Chelsea, still reeling from the John Terry racism affair, have been plunged into the spotlight yet again for all the wrong reasons after English football authorities cleared referee Mark Clattenburg of using “inappropriate language” towards the club’s Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel.
Spurs fan stabbed and ten injured as Lazio supporters launch vicious attack
By Andrew Warshaw
November 22 – Ten Tottenham Hotspur fans – nine British and one American – are recovering after being injured in a violent attack by Lazio supporters ahead of the Europa League fixture between the teams in Rome tonight.
UEFA postpones decision on Serbia-England brawl
By Andrew Warshaw
November 22 – A UEFA disciplinary hearing into the racist chanting and post-match melee that marred last month’s explosive European under-21 fixture between Serbia and England, due to be held today, has been postponed until mid-December.
European managers want video and goal-line technology reveals poll
By Andrew Warshaw
November 22 – European coaches want more clarification over the handball rule – and most would like to see video technology introduced, instead of just for goal-line incidents.
English football officials meet with UEFA boss ahead of racism hearing
By Andrew Warshaw
November 22 – English football authorities have made final representations to UEFA over the racist chanting that marred the recent European under-21 play-off against Serbia.
New professional women’s soccer league to launch in US
By Andrew Warshaw
November 22 – After two previous failed attempts, another professional women’s soccer league will be launched in the United States next spring.
Benítez confirmed as new Chelsea manager
By Andrew Warshaw
November 21 – Chelsea wasted no time appointing a successor to luckless manager Roberto Di Matteo tonight when former Liverpool boss Rafael Benítez was given the job just a few hours after his predecessor was unceremoniously axed.
Exclusive: There’s light at the end of the tunnel for Portsmouth, says PST chair
By Andrew Warshaw
November 21 – One of the most bitter and lengthy ownership sagas in European club football is close to being resolved with cash-strapped Portsmouth – FA Cup winners only four years ago – on the verge of being taken over by its own supporters.
Chelsea sack manager Di Matteo
By Tom Degun
November 21 – Chelsea have sacked manger Roberto Di Matteo after his side suffered a 3-0 away defeat to Juventus in the UEFA Champions League to put them on the brink of elimination from the competition.