Rapid Vienna appeal UEFA sanction
By David Gold
September 13 – Austrian side Rapid Vienna have appealed against a decision from UEFA that means they will have to play their next European match behind closed doors.
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Western Union sponsors Europa League in education charity initiative
By Andrew Warshaw
September 13 – The Europa League, which kicks off next week with its strongest ever field, is to be sponsored for the next three years by Western Union in one of football’s most innovative and original partnerships.
Cameron apologises to families of Hillsborough victims following evidence of cover-up
By Andrew Warshaw
September 12 – Twenty-three years after the event, British Prime Minister David Cameron today apologised for what he described as “deeply distressing” new evidence about the 1989 Hillsborough disaster and the circumstances in which 96 people died.
UEFA’s Dehaene “very worried” about adoption of FFP regulations
By Andrew Warshaw
September 12 – European clubs continue to ignore the warnings about balancing their books despite the threat of sanctions says UEFA’s chief trouble-shooter.
UEFA withholds prize money from 23 clubs
By David Gold
September 11 – A number of teams with outstanding payments have had their prize money from UEFA withheld pending a further investigation.
Wembley Stadium considers naming-rights agreement, claims BBC
By Andrew Warshaw
September 11 – Wembley Stadium is in advanced discussions with several companies over a possible naming-rights deal, according to the BBC.
Russian Parliament primed to pass tougher match-fixing legislation
By David Gold
September 11 – A bill to toughen match-fixing laws in Russian football is set to be submitted to the lower house of the country’s Parliament later this year.
UEFA President Platini gives fresh hope to Kosovan football
By Andrew Warshaw
September 10 – Kosovo’s hopes of playing international football have been raised by UEFA President Michel Platini hinting that a favourable solution might be found in the next couple of months.
Blatter sends condolences to Swedish football family following death of Brännström
By Andrew Warshaw
September 7 – FIFA President Sepp Blatter has written to the Swedish Football Association (SvFF) to express his regret following the death of 29-year-old striker Victor Brännström, the latest footballer to collapse on the field of play.
Europe’s top managers give backing to UEFA Europa League
By Andrew Warshaw
September 6 – The much-maligned Europa League, the UEFA Cup in its former guise, has gained strong support from Europe’s top club coaches who believe it is now a credible tournament in its own right.
Russian Premier League pens media deal with IMG
By Andrew Warshaw
September 6 – The Russian Premier League has sealed a three-year media rights deal with IMG, the latest move in the country’s increasing affluence at club level.
UEFA gives go-ahead to cross-border women’s league
By Andrew Warshaw
September 6 – A new women’s transnational league featuring teams from Belgium and the Netherlands has been given the green light by UEFA, evoking the so-called men’s Atlantic League several years ago that never got off the ground.
Bilbao could sue Bayern over Martínez signing
By David Gold
September 5 – Athletic Bilbao President Josu Urrutia has indicated that the Basque club could sue German giants Bayern Munich over the signing of Javi Martínez.
Gill to put club allegiances aside to claim seat at UEFA’s top table
By Andrew Warshaw
September 5 – Manchester United chief executive David Gill admits he will have to put his club allegiances to one side to clinch a place on UEFA’s top table next year.
Lithuanian football boss suspended over embezzlement allegations
By Andrew Warshaw
September 5 – The head of the Lithuanian Football Federation (LFF), Julius Kvedaras, has been suspended for allegedly misusing federation funds donated by UEFA.