Germany pulls out of Euro 2020 race
By Andrew Warshaw
April 27 – Germany have pulled out of the race to stage the 2020 European Championships, a decision that once again impacts on Turkey.
World Tournaments
Brazil and US the bookies favourites for football gold medals
By David Gold
April 27 – Following this week’s draw for the London 2012 Olympic Games football tournament, Brazil and the United States (pictured left) are favourites with the bookmakers for the men’s and women’s gold medals.
Ronaldo urges Team GB to pick Beckham for Olympic squad
By Andrew Warshaw
April 26 – Brazil icon Ronaldo, one of the main ambassadors at Tuesday’s Olympic football draw at Wembley, has lent his support to David Beckham being selected as a member of the Team GB squad.
Exclusive: Team GB chief has no worries about football coach taking on both 2012 Euro and Olympic teams
By David Gold
April 26 – Team GB Chef de Mission Andy Hunt has told insideworldfootball that he has “no concerns whatsoever” about the prospect of men’s football coach Stuart Pearce also taking charge of the England team at this summer’s European Championships, just weeks before London 2012.
I’m ready for Euro 2012 and the Olympics, insists Stuart Pearce
By Andrew Warshaw
April 25 – Team GB head coach Stuart Pearce insists he is perfectly capable of combining London 2012 with leading England at the 2012 European Championship finals if asked to do both jobs.
Bring on Brazil, declares buoyant British women’s coach Powell
By David Gold
April 25 – Britain’s women’s coach Hope Powell is relishing the prospect of pitting her wits against Brazil at the Olympic Games after the draw was made yesterday.
Team GB footballers face tough London 2012 test following group draws
By David Gold at Wembley Stadium in London
April 24 – Britain’s women were paired with Brazil in the group stage of the London 2012 Olympic Games, while the men face an intriguing tussle with Copa America champions Uruguay after the draw here today.
London 2012 will raise profile of women’s football, believes GB coach Powell
By Andrew Warshaw
April 24 – England women’s football head coach Hope Powell believes London 2012 will at last provide a platform for showcasing the sport in a country where it long been male-dominated.
Ryanair plans may “dramatically” reduce Euro 2012 hotel costs for fans in Ukraine
By David Gold
April 24 – Fears over the escalating costs of hotel bookings in Ukraine ahead of this summer’s UEFA European Championships could be assuaged by an agreement with Ryanair that is reportedly close to being completed.
Senegal beat Oman to clinch last football place at London 2012
By David Gold at the City of Coventry Stadium
April 23 – Senegal will make their Olympic football debut this summer after they won the final men’s qualifier here with a 2-0 victory over Oman.
Brazil ace Ronaldo to help preside over London 2012 football draws
By David Gold
April 23 – Former Brazil star Ronaldo will be the biggest name at the London 2012 Olympic Games football draw tomorrow – although Argentina, winner of the last two men’s tournaments, will be conspicuous by its absence.
It’d be a dream to play in the Olympics, says Oman goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi
By Andrew Warshaw
April 23 – Oman goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi has spoken of his “dream” to play in the Olympics as one of the Gulf state’s three overage players if his country qualifies for London 2012.
No Olympics for Euro 2012 football squad members, confirms English FA
By Andrew Warshaw
April 22 – The English Football Association (FA) today sought to diffuse a row over eligibility for London 2012 by confirming that no player selected for Euro 2012 will be chosen for Team GB.
Sony and Orange team up for Euro 2012 sponsorship
By David Gold
April 21 – Orange has agreed a partnership with Sony Mobile Communications to run competitions for the European Championships, co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine this summer.
African Nations Cup host cities announcement delayed for second time
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.