Draw for African Nations Cup scheduled
November 7 - The draw for next year’s Africa Nations Cup have been scheduled for November 20 in Luanda, Angola.
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Chelsea have transfer ban lifted by CAS
November 6 – International sport’s top court today suspended a transfer ban imposed on Chelsea while it rules on a dispute over the signing of French youngster Gael Kakuta (pictured).
New airport will help Qatar World Cup bid says Al Thawadi
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November 6 – The opening of a new $14 billion (£8.5 billion) international airport in Doha in 2011 will help boost Qatar’s campaign to host the 2022 World Cup, the chief executive of the bid has claimed.
Make sure Africa supports you Jordaan tells England 2018
November 6 – England must earn the support of Africa if its campaign to host the 2018 World Cup is to be successful and they are to avoid a similar thing happening to them that befell Chicago’s bid to stage the 2016 Olympics last month, Danny Jordaan (pictured) has warned.
Hamm appointed as ambassador for Germany 2011
November 6 - Mia Hamm (pictured), the former United States captain and a two-time world player of the year, has been appointed international ambassador for the 2011 women’s World Cup in Germany, it has been announced.
Serbian FA snub Kosovo talks
November 5 – Kosovo’s Football Association has met FIFA and UEFA in Zurich today to negotiate the country’s footballing future on the international stage.
Warner sends back gift as handbags row continues
November 4 – Handbags given out as gifts to wives of the members of the FIFA Executive Committee by the bid at England 2018 have become “a symbol of derision, betrayal and embarrassment for me and my family”, according to Jack Warner (pictured), one of its most influential members.
Tax on business if Derby is chosen for 2018 World Cup, Council leader warns
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November 4 - Businesses in Derby could face a 2p tax if the city is chosen to host matches if England’s bid to stage the 2018 World Cup is successful, the leader of the Council revealed today.
Beckham record for footprint boosts Brazil-England build-up
November 4 – A painting of David Beckham’s (pictured) footprint has sold $500,000 (£300,000) at an auction in Doha in the run-up to the England-Brazil friendly fixture there later this month.
Anti-racism group open office for London
By Tom Degun in London
November 4 – Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC), the organisation dedicated to promoting anti-racist behaviour in both sport and society, have held a reception at London’s City Hall in order to mark the launch of their first office for London and the South East of England.
Newcastle United to name ground after Ashley’s shops
November 4 – Newcastle United’s stadium will be renamed “sportsdirect.com @ St James’ Park Stadium” until the end of the season it has been announced.
Poland Ministries agree to strengthen links for Euro 2012
November 4 – Poland’s Culture and National Heritage Minister Bogdan Zdrojewski and Sports and Tourism Minister Adam Giersz today signed a cooperation agreement to promote the Euro 2012 through cultural measures.
Blatter tells Putin that Russia has a good chance to host 2018 World Cup
October 15 – Russia has a good chance of being chosen to host the 2018 World Cup, FIFA President Sepp Blatter claimed after a meeting in Moscow today with the country’s Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Capello defends England friendly in Doha
October 30 – Fabio Capello (pictured) has brushed off criticism from Sir Alex Ferguson regarding England’s upcoming friendly with Brazil in Qatar, claiming his international players will enjoy a lighter burden of work than most.
Birmingham City’s new owners urged to consider London 2012 bid
October 17 – Birmingham City’s new owners have been urged to try to persuade London 2012 to pick them to replace Villa Park to host football matches during the Olympics.