Woman appointed to UEFA Executive Committee
By Andrew Warshaw
June 17 – European football’s governing body broke new ground today when it appointed a woman as a member of its decision-making Executive Committee.
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UEFA gives FIFA ultimatum amid recent bribery furore
By Andrew Warshaw
June 17 – European football’s governing body today gave FIFA three months to clean up its act and implement “concrete” changes following the recent spate of bribery allegations.
Winners of Euro 2012 set for big cash windfall
By Andrew Warshaw
June 17 – Winning next year’s European Championship in Poland and Ukraine could be worth up to €23.5 million (£20.7 million/$33.6 million)) if the eventual victors end up with a 100 per cent record in six straight games.
Wembley to host 2013 Champions League final marking FA’s 150th birthday
By Andrew Warshaw
June 16 – The Champions League final will return to Wembley in 2013 just two years after it staged this season’s final between Manchester United and Barcelona, UEFA announced today.
Barcelona to move UNICEF logo to the back of their shirts
By David Gold
June 16 – European and Spanish champions Barcelona will keep the UNICEF logo on the club shirt for the 2011-2012 season, but on the back, beneath the name and number of each player, they have announced following criticism that it was being removed from the front.
Banned Mexico players pass new drugs tests
By Emily Goddard
June 16 – The Five Mexican players kicked out of the Gold Cup after testing positive for clenbuterol have passed new tests according to the Mexican Football Federation (FMF).
Egypt may step in to replace Libya as host 2013 African Nations Cup
By David Gold
June 16 – Egypt is considering putting itself forward to host the 2013 African Nations Cup due to concerns over Libya’s ability to host the tournament with violence continuing to affect the war-torn country.
FIFA risks conflict with European clubs over international friendlies
By David Gold
June 15 – FIFA could be on a collision course with major European leagues if it presses ahead with plans to increase the number of international friendlies from 12 to 17 in seasons where there is no European Championships or World Cup.
Manchester United owners eye £1.7 billion Hong Kong float
By David Gold
June 15 – Manchester United could be floated on the Hong Kong stock market in a move which has been cautiously welcomed by the Manchester United Supporters Trust.
Opening match of Brazil 2014 qualifying overshadowed by row with FIFA
By David Gold
June 15 – As Belize prepares to kick off the first qualifier for the 2014 World Cup when they take on Montserrat, they have been told by FIFA that they face sanctions if their Government interferes with the country’s football federation.
FIFA whistleblower Blazer under investigation
By Andrew Warshaw
June 15 – Yet another twist in the ongoing FIFA bribery scandal emerged today when it was revealed that CONCACAF general secretary Chuck Blazer has been questioned by FIFA’s Ethics Committee after complaints were made against him by Caribbean associations.
Copa América will go ahead regardless despite being threatened by volcanic ash
By David Gold
June 15 – The Copa América will go ahead as planned according to the Argentine Football Association (AFA) despite concerns being raised by senior officials over a Chilean volcanic ash cloud which is disrupting air traffic across South America.
Euro 2012 organisers launch volunteer programme
By David Gold
June 15 – Euro 2012 tournament organisers have launched a volunteer programme ahead of next year’s tournament, with the aim of attracting 6,000 people to help out with the organisation of the competition.
South Korea extends match fixing plea-bargaining deadline as ‘inadequate’ number of players come clean
By David Gold
June 14 – South Korea is extending a period of plea-bargaining to enable more players guilty of match fixing to come forward in exchange for reduced punishments.
Birmingham and McLeish enter legal wrangle amid Villa rumours
By David Gold
June 14 – Birmingham City have refused to accept the resignation of manager Alex McLeish, who announced his intention to leave his post at the club on Sunday via e-mail, and are believed to be looking for financial compensation.