England lose another bid as Israel awarded European Under-21 Championships
January 27 – England and Wales have lost their rival bids to host the 2013 European Under-21 Championships after UEFA today chose Israel to stage the tournament.
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Ukraine threatened with FIFA ban and missing Euro 2012
January 26 – FIFA has warned Euro 2012 co-hosts Ukraine that it risks suspension if the country’s football federation (FFU) replaces its current management, including President Hrigory Surkis (pictured right), according to a letter from FIFA.
African Nations Cup decision postponed
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January 26 – A decision on which country’s will host the 2015 and 2017 African Nations Cup has been put back to 24 hours, it has been announced.
Ukraine Euro 2012 chief in hospital after heart-attack
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
January 25 – Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Boris Kolesnikov (pictured), who is in charge of the country’s preparations for Euro 2012, is in stable condition in hospital after suffering a heart attack.
Poland and Ukraine confident Euro 2012 will be successful
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
January 24 – Polish and Ukrainian officials have been talking enthusiastically about Euro 2012, which is due to start in 500 days time, claiming that the event will boost tourism to both countries and leave a lasting legacy that will benefit generations of citizens.
Coca-Cola appoints PROSKE|sports to handle Euro 2012 hospitality and ticketing
January 11 – One of the world’s leading full-service hospitality agencies has been appointed by Coca-Cola to support its hospitality and ticketing programmes at Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine.
Consolation for Australia as awarded 2015 Asian Cup
January 5 – There was some consolation today for Australia’s World Cup disappointment when they were awarded the 2015 Asian Cup.
Coe wants British Dream Team at London 2012
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
January 2 – Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard (pictured) would play alongside David Beckham for Britain at next year’s London Olympics if Sebastian Coe’s wish is granted.
Northern Ireland players will be allowed to take part in London 2012
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
December 24 – Any Northern Ireland players, like Manchester United’s Corry Evans (pictured), that want to play for Britain in the London 2012 Olympics will not be prevented from doing so, the Irish Football Association’s new President Jim Shaw has promised.
Exclusive: British Olympic Association will not support exclusion of non-English players from London 2012 football team
By David Owen
December 23 – The British Olympic Association (BOA) is on a collision course with some of the British home football bodies over the selection of non-English players for the London 2012 Olympics.
Bale warned by Welsh he will be suspended if he plays at London 2012
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
December 18 – Gareth Bale and any other Welsh players who take part in London 2012 still risk the threat of being suspended, they have been warned.
Redknapp “interested” in taking charge of Great Britain at London 2012
By Tom Degun in London
November 9 – Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has admitted he is interested in taking charge of the Great Britain football team at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Exclusive: 2012 European Championships hosts won’t be deterred by unfounded voting allegations, says Herra
By Andrew Warshaw in London
November 1 – One of the main organisers of the 2012 European Championships says joint hosts Poland and Ukraine will not be deterred by unfounded allegations that they bought the votes of key UEFA officials.
UEFA launch legal action over Euro 2012 bribery claim
By Andrew Warshaw in Zurich
October 28 – European football’s governing body has launched legal proceedings against a Cypriot official amid stunning new claims of corruption, this time that Ukraine and Poland paid off senior officials to host the 2012 European Championship finals.
UEFA calls for “tangible proof” over corruption allegations
By Andrew Warshaw
October 25 – European football’s governing body has called for firm evidence in response to allegations of corruption in the bidding race for Euro 2012.