Billionaire Soros buys shares in Manchester United
By David Gold
August 22 – Billionaire George Soros has invested in Manchester United, purchasing 3.1 million of the club’s shares.
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Opposition parliamentarians launch money laundering attack on Warner
By Andrew Warshaw
August 22 – The pressure on scandal-tarnished former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner shows no sign of relenting in his own country with opposition parliamentarians questioning whether he broke money laundering rules.
Independiente President criticises barra brava for attacks
By David Gold
August 22 – A day after their defeat to fierce local rivals Racing Club, Argentine side Independiente’s offices were attacked in two separate incidents.
Details emerge of last minute Spanish football broadcast rights settlement
By Andrew Warshaw
August 22 – Fresh details have emerged as to how the long-running Spanish broadcasting dispute, which threatened to disrupt the start of the season, was finally settled with a collective deal just prior to the new season.
Using fewer players guarantees clubs better results, says research
By David Gold
August 21 – Football clubs using fewer players during the season will pick up better results, according to an analysis of the 2011-2012 season by the CIES Football Observatory.
Soriano confirmed as Manchester City’s new chief executive
By Andrew Warshaw
August 21 – Manchester City’s ambitions to become a major power both commercially and in the transfer market have been given a boost with the appointment of Ferran Soriano as the club’s new chief executive officer in succession to Garry Cook.
Manchester United to launch MUTV in Japan
By David Gold
August 21 – Manchester United’s dedicated television channel, MUTV, is to launch in Japan after the Premier League club joined forces with Japanese television station Fuji TV.
Buckley to step down as FFA chief
By David Gold
August 21 – Football Federation Australia (FFA) chief executive Ben Buckley will leave his role following the conclusion of negotiations for a new broadcast deal.
Lord Nimmo Smith to chair Rangers SPL tax avoidance investigation
By David Gold
August 20 – Lord Nimmo Smith has been appointed to chair a Scottish Premier League (SPL) inquiry into player payments at fallen giants Glasgow Rangers.
Anorthosis Famagusta thrown out of Europa league after crowd trouble
By Andrew Warshaw
August 20 – Anorthosis Famagusta have been thrown out of this season’s Europa League after crowd trouble forced the abandonment of their home game against Dila Gori at the Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium in Larnaca.
Malta’s Sammut receives 10-year ban for match-fixing
By Andrew Warshaw
August 20 – The continuing fight against match-fixing has snared yet another alleged offender with UEFA banning Maltese international Kevin Sammut for 10 years, effectively spelling the end of the 31-year-old’s career.
Manchester United signs new deal with betting company bwin
By David Gold
August 20 – European sports bookmaker bwin has announced a partnership with Premier League giants Manchester United.
Ferdinand fined for Twitter “choc ice” comments
By David Gold
August 20 – Rio Ferdinand has been fined £45,000 ($70,000/€57,000) by the English Football Association (FA) for comments on the social networking site Twitter.
Warner palms away accusations after being linked with mystery Qatar cheque
By Andrew Warshaw
August 19 – Scandal-tarnished former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has claimed he has no case to answer after being linked in his homeland with a £250,000 ($392,000/€318,000) cheque he allegedly received from Qatar while involved with world football’s governing body.
Bin Hammam foiled further in attempts to prove innocence as suspension is extended
By Andrew Warshaw
August 19 – Mohamed Bin Hammam’s efforts to clear his name hit the buffers once again today when the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) extended a provisional suspension of its former President by another 20 days while it continues to investigate allegations of financial wrongdoing when he was in charge.