Argentina reverts to single champion league system
By David Gold
May 10 – Argentina has overhauled its league system and will return to having a single champion each season for the first time since 1991.
Exclusive: UEFA’s Michael van Praag stands firm on Champions League yellow card rule
By Andrew Warshaw
May 10 – UEFA’s refusal to change the rules to allow a raft of suspended players to take part in the Champions League final was entirely correct according to the competition’s leading administrator.
Turkey told to choose between European Championships and Olympics by IOC President
By Duncan Mackay
May 10 – Istanbul have been told by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge that they will not be allowed to host the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics if Turkey stages football’s European Championships in the same year.
England manager Roy Hodgson to name Euro 2012 team next Wednesday
By Andrew Warshaw
May 9 – Roy Hodgson, the new England manager, will name his eagerly awaited squad for the 2012 European Championships next Wednesday (May 16) – three days after the end of Premier League season.
Stoke City agree new sponsorship deal with Bet365
By David Gold
May 9 – Stoke City have agreed a deal which sees bet365 become their shirt sponsor for the next three seasons, replacing Britannia, though their partnership with the club has also been extended.
Fans to decide the name of new West Sydney team
By David Gold
May 9 – Football fans are being given the chance to have their say on the name and colours of the new West Sydney team in the Australian A-League.
Zimbabwe clears 33 players accused of match rigging
By Andrew Warshaw
May 9 – Zimbabwe has cleared 33 of 90 players accused of being complicit in rigging results.
More than 20 Italian clubs under investigation in match fixing scandal
By Andrew Warshaw
May 9 – Italian football has been further disgraced by yet another serious match fixing development with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) confirming that 22 clubs and 61 individuals – including 52 active players and three coaches – have been placed under investigation.
Brazil 2014 and FIFA agree a truce
By Andrew Warshaw
May 9 – FIFA and Brazil insist they have overcome their differences over the 2014 World Cup but will meet every six to eight weeks to make sure they do not lag further behind in preparations.
Setback for debt-ridden Glasgow Rangers as preferred bidder pulls out
By Andrew Warshaw
May 8 – The future of Glasgow Rangers, one of the most iconic clubs in Europe, was plunged back into disarray today when American businessman Bill Miller withdrew his bid for the beleaguered Scottish giant.
Copa America is a great opportunity for Chile, says CONMEBOL President
By David Gold
May 8 – Nicolás Leoz, the President of the Confederation of South American Football (CONMEBOL), has said that the 2015 Copa America represents “a great opportunity for Chile”.
African football pays tribute to Nigerian legend Rashidi Yekini
By David Gold
May 8 – African football is mourning the loss of Rashidi Yekini, the former Nigerian forward and ex-African Footballer of the Year, who has died at the age of 48.
Turkish Federation face scrutiny after pardoning teams involved in match fixing debacle
By Andrew Warshaw
May 8 – Turkish football has come under further scrutiny by FIFA and UEFA after clearing a raft of clubs, including Fenerbahçe, of involvement in a widespread match fixing scandal that has cast a dark shadow on the country.
Bigger Premier League live treat in store for fans over coming seasons
By Andrew Warshaw
May 7 – A record 154 Premier League fixtures will be screened live in Britain in each of the next three seasons – representing 40 per cent of all top-flight games and 16 more matches than at present.
Manchester City signs money-spinning kit deal with Nike
By David Gold
May 7 – Manchester City has agreed a lucrative kit sponsorship deal with Nike that could double the previous £6 million ($10 million/€7 million) the club received from Umbro.