By David Gold
April 21 – Supporters travelling to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup without tickets will still be able to watch matches courtesy of a giant screen on iconic Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, following confirmation of the 12 Fan Fest venues.
By David Gold
April 20 – The announcement of the host cities for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations, which was expected today, has been delayed for a second time, the South African Football Association (SAFA) have confirmed.
By Andrew Warshaw
April 20 – The FIFA Referees Committee has confirmed the appointment of 84 officials from 36 countries to handle the men’s and women’s football tournaments at the London 2012 Olympics.
By Andrew Warshaw
April 20 – The main stakeholders in European football have joined forces to tighten up the rules over contracts for professional players.
By Andrew Warshaw
April 20 – Four English Premier League teams are among the 10 most valuable clubs in world football according to the latest Forbes rich list, with Manchester United once again out on top for the eighth successive year.
By Andrew Warshaw
April 20 – Former Asian football chief Mohamed Bin Hammam faces a nervous two months before discovering whether he has won his appeal against being banned for life for alleged bribery.
By Andrew Warshaw
April 19 – Britain’s chances of winning an Olympic women’s football medal at London 2012 have suffered a disappointing blow with the news that experienced England skipper Faye White will miss the Games after announcing she is expecting her first child.
By David Gold
April 19 – Roberto Assis Moreira, the brother and agent of Brazilian star Ronaldinho, has been sentenced to five years and five months in prison for money laundering.
By Andrew Warshaw
April 19 – David Beckham’s hopes of playing for Team GB as one of three overage players at the London 2012 Olympics have received a timely boost after he was named among the 80 players who have made the latest shortlist.
By Andrew Warshaw
April 19 – English Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has reiterated his support for goal-line technology in the wake of Juan Mata’s controversial goal for Chelsea in last Sunday’s (April 15) FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur.
By David Gold
April 19 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is to supply medical equipment and administrative support accessories to its national associations.
By David Gold
April 18 – England’s lower league clubs will bask in the international spotlight when they host matches in the 2014 UEFA European Women’s Under-17 Championship.
By David Gold
April 18 – A former Spartak Moscow footballer, Andrey Tikhonov, has claimed that racism in Russian football did not exist a few years ago.
By David Gold
April 18 – Tottenham Hotspur defender Ryan Nelsen is to captain the New Zealand football team at the London 2012 Olympic Games, it has been revealed.
By Andrew Warshaw
April 18 – British commercial radio station talkSPORT has struck a groundbreaking deal to secure English Premier League commentary rights of all 380 league games to countries outside Europe, broadcasting live in English, Spanish and Mandarin.