Wales want to make Ford the real thing
By Duncan Mackay
November 14 – Jonathan Ford (pictured), a senior executive with Coca-Cola, has been offered the £100,000 a year job of chief executive of the Football Association of Wales (FAW).
World Football
Bilardo confirms he wants to be AFA President
November 9 – Carlos Bilardo (pictured) is planning to launch a challenge to become President of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) when Julio Grondona steps down, he announced today
Beckham sponsorship earnings nearly double in first year at LA Galaxy
November 8 – David Beckham (pictured) earned £10.7 million from personal sponsorship deals during his first full season with the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Derry City thrown out of League of Ireland
November 8 – Former champions Derry City have been stripped of their contract to compete in the League of Ireland Premier Division after a crisis meeting with the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) at Abbotstown this afternoon found the club to have held “secondary unofficial contracts with its players”.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Scotland manager backs Team GB Olympic football team
October 5 – Scotland manager Walter Smith (pictured) has reiterated his support for a British football team at the London Olympics in 2012 despite his own national association claiming they want nothing to do with it.
FIFA suspends Brunei from competition
September 30 – The Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (BAFA) has been suspended by FIFA for Government interference in its affairs, it has been announced.
Taylor to hang up her boots to concentrate on boxing
September 30 – Ireland’s Katie Taylor (pictured) said today that she plans to give up playing international football at the end of this season to concentrate on her preparations for London 2012, where women’s boxing will make its debut on the Olympic programme.
Robson sets sights on London 2012 after taking up new role in Thailand
September 29 – Bryan Robson, the former England and Manchester United captain, has set his sights on leading Thailand’s team to the London 2012 Olympics after being appointed as the country’s new manager.
FIFA to discuss solution to London 2012 football tournament age row
September 29 – FIFA officials will meet in Rio de Janeiro today to discuss possible changes on the age limit for players at the men’s Olympic football tournament at London 2012, the final of which is due to be held at Wembley.
FIFA to discuss solution to London 2012 football tournament age row
September 29 – FIFA officials will meet in Rio de Janeiro today to discuss possible changes on the age limit for players at the men’s Olympic football tournament at London 2012, the final of which is due to be held at Wembley.
FIFA to discuss solution to London 2012 football tournament age row
September 29 – FIFA officials will meet in Rio de Janeiro today to discuss possible changes on the age limit for players at the men’s Olympic football tournament at London 2012, the final of which is due to be held at Wembley.