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No more Mr Guy: Marsch respects disciplinary process as he embeds culture of ruthlessness in Canada

June 20 – Under fire Canada coach Jesse Marsch who is facing disciplinary action following his behaviour at Canada’s opening game of the Gold Cup, said “there’s a process in place and I respect that”.

Unconvincing but into next round. USA dispatch Saudi Arabia, just

Triumph and disaster as 10-man Haiti and Trinidad and Tobago battle to a draw

El Tri’s home away from home

Costa Rica squeeze past Dominican Republic into next round

Marsch and CSA under investigation for breaking suspension rules and abusing officials

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Andrew Warshaw: The global clamour for goal-line technology is finally bearing fruit

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Did the ball cross the line? It’s a question fans have been asking ever since the 1966 FIFA World Cup final when England striker Geoff Hurst’s extra time goal against Germany was dubiously yet innocently allowed to stand by the Swiss referee on the advice of his Soviet linesman.

The other more pressing question is why nothing has ever been done, in the 46 years since, to avoid countless similar occurrences of the referee getting it wrong,

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FIFA welcomes introduction of goal-line technology

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By Andrew Warshaw

December 6 – FIFA has welcomed the introduction of goal-line technology, being rolled out for the first time in official competition at the Club World Cup in Japan starting today.

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Brazil 2014 ups World Cup security budget to 1.879 billion real

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By Andrew Warshaw

December 6 – Blighted by an alarming crime rate, Brazil is boosting its 2014 FIFA World Cup security budget to 1.879 billion Brazilian real (£560 million/$900 million/€680 million) to make sure the event is “one of the most protected sports events in history,” the Government has announced.

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FIFPro slams Indonesia following death of Paraguayan player

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By Andrew Warshaw

December 6 – The death from a routine virus of Diego Mendieta, a Paraguayan player based in Indonesia, has outraged the international players’ union, FIFPro.

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West Ham bid to take over Olympic Stadium given greenlight by Legacy Company but safety net put in place

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By Duncan Mackay

December 5 – Premier League club West Ham United have taken a major step towards moving into the Olympic Stadium after they were “ranked highest of the bids received”, according to the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC).

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Exclusive: Bin Hammam ban ends Friday, investigators need new evidence for further action

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By Andrew Warshaw

December 5 – The ongoing probe into alleged malpractice by Asian football powerbroker Mohamed Bin Hammam, which has seriously split his increasingly dysfunctional confederation, reaches a crucial stage within the next 48 hours during which FIFA-appointed United States investigators must decide what action to take against him, if any.

African Nations Cup

Nonkonyana brands players abandoning African Nations Cup “selfish and egotistical”

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By Andrew Warshaw

December 5 – The chairman of the local organising committee for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa, Chief Mwelo Nonkonyana, has branded players opting out of the continent’s showpiece event as “selfish and egotistical”.

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CONCACAF integrity committee starts to right past wrongs

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By Andrew Warshaw

December 5 – Two months after its first meeting, the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football’s (CONCACAF) new integrity committee, set up to clean up the body after an unsavoury period of blood-letting, is beginning getting to grips with the misdemeanours of the past.

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Dutch youth players beat linesman to death

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By Andrew Warshaw

December 5 – Dutch football and society in general has been left shocked and bewildered after a part-time volunteer linesman officiating in a youth league died from severe head injuries apparently sustained while being savagely beaten by a group of teenage players.

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It was not the right time for Brazil to sack Menezes, insists Zagallo

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By Andrew Warshaw

December 5 – Brazilian football authorities should have kept faith with Mario Menezes instead of sacking him just 18 months out from the FIFA World Cup, according to Mário Zagallo, one of Brazil’s greatest names.

Africa

Senegal face CAF ban and fine following riot

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By Andrew Warshaw

December 4 – Senegal have been banned from using their main stadium in Dakar for African competition for a year following riots in October, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed.

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Bailey named executive director of new US women’s league

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By Andrew Warshaw

December 4 – Former national team general manager Cheryl Bailey has been appointed executive director of the new United States women’s league that begins next spring – the third attempt at trying to create a successful model.

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Football officials resume talks on divided Cyprus

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By Andrew Warshaw

December 4 – Significant strides have been made to bridge the footballing divide in Cyprus following breakthrough talks between Greek and Turkish representatives – the first since early 2008.

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Russia begins drawing up multi-billion dollar infrastructure plan for 2018 World Cup

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By Duncan Mackay

December 4 – A massive infrastructure project has been launched in Russia to ensure that the country is ready to host the 2018 World Cup.

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Scottish leagues to be revamped to boost revenue and attendances

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By Andrew Warshaw

December 4 – A revolutionary blueprint has been agreed to revive Scottish football and make it more meaningful and competitive.