Armadillo revealed as Brazil 2014 World Cup mascot
By Andrew Warshaw
September 17 – FIFA and Brazil 2014 have announced that a yet to-be-named armadillo will be the World Cup mascot.
Sporting Lisbon hits back at UEFA after being named on financial shame list
By Andrew Warshaw
September 17 – Sporting Lisbon has criticised UEFA’s decision to name it among 23 clubs who have not fulfilled their financial obligations.
Exclusive: More than a third of European players not receiving full salaries, reveals FIFPro boss
By Andrew Warshaw
September 17 – More than a third of Europe’s professional footballers are not receiving their salaries in full according to Theo van Seggelen, the head of the game’s international players’ union.
Record revenues filed by Real Madrid
By David Gold
September 16 – Real Madrid have recorded revenues of €514 million (£414 million/$670 million) for the 2011-2012 season, a seven per cent increase on last year’s figures.
Abreu serves suspension after goading Flamengo fans
By David Gold
September 15 – Uruguayan forward Sebastián Abreu has served the one-match suspension handed to him by a Brazilian sports tribunal after provoking Flamengo supporters during a Brazilian league game.
Lavagne axed as Cameroon coach following African Cup of Nations humiliation
By David Gold
September 14 – Cameroon have dismissed coach Denis Lavagne following a disastrous Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie defeat to tiny Cape Verde.
São Paulo to boast world’s largest LED panel
By David Gold
September 13 – The Itaquera in São Paulo which will host the opening game of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, will boast the world’s largest LED stadium panel.
Andrew Warshaw: After “indefensible wait to get to the truth” more must be done to secure justice for the Hillsborough victims
A huge stone has been unturned and a whole lot of worms have been found crawling about underneath.
This is just one of a number of emotion-packed remarks I have heard on radio and television in the wake of the new Hillsborough stadium disaster report that revealed such a monumental cover-up and which has rightly made worldwide headlines.
So overwhelming was the stench of corruption uncovered by those who admirably and painstakingly produced the stomach-churning fresh evidence that some of the relatives of the 96 fans who died at Hillsborough are reported to have fainted when reading about the slurs on their sons and daughters,
We should never have chosen Hillsborough for tragic cup semi-final, confesses English FA
By Andrew Warshaw
September 13 – Twenty-four hours after an apology from Prime Minister David Cameron over the Hillsborough disaster cover-up, the English Football Association today said it, too, was sorry for having selected the stadium in the first place – although not everyone has accepted the apology.
Italian doctors face investigation into Morosini’s death
By David Gold
September 13 – Three doctors are being investigated for manslaughter in connection with the death of Italian player Piermario Morosini in a Serie B match earlier this year.
Cameroon friendly with Egypt cancelled over security concerns
By David Gold
September 13 – Cameroon were forced to cancel a friendly that was due to take place in Alexandria against Egypt earlier this week.
Romário launches attack on CBF and Brazil coach Menezes
By David Gold
September 13 – Legendary Brazilian forward Romário, now a Congressman in Brazil’s Parliament, has accused the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and national team coach Mano Menezes of using international matches to promote players for their own benefit.
Rapid Vienna appeal UEFA sanction
By David Gold
September 13 – Austrian side Rapid Vienna have appealed against a decision from UEFA that means they will have to play their next European match behind closed doors.
Blatter backs Japanese bid for 2019 Women’s World Cup
By David Gold
September 13 – FIFA President Sepp Blatter has confirmed his support for a Japanese bid to host the Women’s World Cup in 2019.
Western Union sponsors Europa League in education charity initiative
By Andrew Warshaw
September 13 – The Europa League, which kicks off next week with its strongest ever field, is to be sponsored for the next three years by Western Union in one of football’s most innovative and original partnerships.