German Bundesliga champions partner with Flyeralarm
By David Gold
May 7 – German champions Borussia Dortmund have reached a three-year deal with printing specialists Flyeralarm.
Spain joins army of angry Governments considering Euro 2012 boycott
By Andrew Warshaw
May 7 – Spain has added its name to a growing list of European Governments which have threatened a boycott of this summer’s UEFA European Championship in protest at Ukraine’s human rights record.
Glasgow Celtic star Forrest would put club before Team GB
By David Gold
May 6 – Scotland and Glasgow Celtic winger James Forrest would not play for Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics if the football tournament clashed with his club commitments.
Canadian host cities for FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2015 announced
By David Gold
May 5 – Six cities have been chosen to host matches during the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada at a ceremony in Ottawa.
Chelsea bid for Battersea Power Station
By David Gold
May 4 – Chelsea have bid to purchase Battersea Power Station with a view to building a 60,000 seater stadium at the venue.
After delay 2013 African Cup of Nations cities revealed
By David Gold
May 4 – The South African Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula has confirmed that the host cities for next year’s African Cup of Nations next year will be Johannesburg, Nelspruit, Rustenburg, Port Elizabeth and Durban.
Brisbane Roar’s Besart Berisha scores A-League Player of the Year award
By David Gold
May 4 – Albanian international Besart Berisha (pictured) of Brisbane Roar has been named as the A-League Player of the Year by the Football Media Association (FMA).
Ukraine faces mounting EU pressure ahead of Euro 2012
By Andrew Warshaw
May 4 – With only six weeks to go before the start of the European Championship finals, the political situation in Ukraine is causing widespread concern, with the joint hosts under increasing scrutiny by both UEFA and the international community.
Abandoned stadium plans blamed for Liverpool’s £50 million loss
By David Gold
May 4 – Liverpool FC have made a loss of almost £49.4 million ($81 million/€61 million) for the last financial year ending July 2011, most of which is accounted for by abandoning a plan to move into a new stadium.
Newcastle Jets return to A-League
By David Gold
May 4 – Newcastle Jets will be competing in next season’s A-League after all, following a meeting between the club’s owner Nathan Tinkler and Football Federation Australia (FFA) chief Frank Lowy.
American Bill Miller named as preferred bidder for Rangers
By Andrew Warshaw
May 3 – The future of Scottish giants Glasgow Rangers moved a step closer to a successful conclusion today when American businessman Bill Miller was granted preferred bidding status by the administrators running the club.
Exclusive: Welshman Robbie Savage backs united Team GB at London 2012
By Andrew Warshaw
May 3 – Robbie Savage, one of Wales’ most flamboyant footballers, has urged his national federation to support any players from his country who want to compete for Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics.
UEFA turn down suspension appeals ahead of Champions League final
By Andrew Warshaw
May 3 – UEFA has refused to change its rules to allow a raft of suspended players to take part in the Bayern Munich-Chelsea Champions League final later this month.
FIFA bans Zambian footballers following match fixing convictions
By Andrew Warshaw
May 3 – Six Zambian footballers have had worldwide bans imposed on them by FIFA following a match fixing scandal in Finland where they played.
German Football Federation extends Coca-Cola partnership
By David Gold
May 3 – The German Football Federation (DFB) has agreed a three year extension to its long-term partnership with Coca-Cola.