Woman appointed to UEFA Executive Committee
By Andrew Warshaw
June 17 – European football’s governing body broke new ground today when it appointed a woman as a member of its decision-making Executive Committee.
UEFA gives FIFA ultimatum amid recent bribery furore
By Andrew Warshaw
June 17 – European football’s governing body today gave FIFA three months to clean up its act and implement “concrete” changes following the recent spate of bribery allegations.
More leading figures in Russian football join the bill for the Inside World Football Moscow Forum
By David Gold
June 17 – A number of new speakers have been confirmed for the Inside World Football Moscow Forum, including Valentin Gapanovich (pictured), the senior vice-president of the Russian Railways, who will be giving a presentation at the event.
Winners of Euro 2012 set for big cash windfall
By Andrew Warshaw
June 17 – Winning next year’s European Championship in Poland and Ukraine could be worth up to €23.5 million (£20.7 million/$33.6 million)) if the eventual victors end up with a 100 per cent record in six straight games.
Exclusive: FIFA corruption scandal ensnares two more Executive Committee members
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By David Owen
June 16 – A FIFA investigation into allegations of corruption linked to the recent Presidential election that saw Joseph Blatter re-elected for a fourth term is understood to have been extended to take in two further Executive Committee members.
Wembley to host 2013 Champions League final marking FA’s 150th birthday
By Andrew Warshaw
June 16 – The Champions League final will return to Wembley in 2013 just two years after it staged this season’s final between Manchester United and Barcelona, UEFA announced today.
Barcelona to move UNICEF logo to the back of their shirts
By David Gold
June 16 – European and Spanish champions Barcelona will keep the UNICEF logo on the club shirt for the 2011-2012 season, but on the back, beneath the name and number of each player, they have announced following criticism that it was being removed from the front.
Horne hopeful that Budweiser partnership will raise profile of FA Cup
By Andrew Warshaw
June 16 – The world’s oldest knockout football competition will be known for the next three years as “The FA Cup with Budweiser” after the United States beer group was confirmed as the new sponsors of the tournament today.
Egypt may step in to replace Libya as host 2013 African Nations Cup
By David Gold
June 16 – Egypt is considering putting itself forward to host the 2013 African Nations Cup due to concerns over Libya’s ability to host the tournament with violence continuing to affect the war-torn country.
CSKA Moscow President defends UEFA financial fair play rules
By David Gold
June 16 – CSKA Moscow President Evgeny Giner (pictured), who will speak at the Inside World Football Moscow Forum next week, has passionately defended UEFA’s financial fair play initiative.
FIFA risks conflict with European clubs over international friendlies
By David Gold
June 15 – FIFA could be on a collision course with major European leagues if it presses ahead with plans to increase the number of international friendlies from 12 to 17 in seasons where there is no European Championships or World Cup.
Manchester United owners eye £1.7 billion Hong Kong float
By David Gold
June 15 – Manchester United could be floated on the Hong Kong stock market in a move which has been cautiously welcomed by the Manchester United Supporters Trust.
Opening match of Brazil 2014 qualifying overshadowed by row with FIFA
By David Gold
June 15 – As Belize prepares to kick off the first qualifier for the 2014 World Cup when they take on Montserrat, they have been told by FIFA that they face sanctions if their Government interferes with the country’s football federation.
FIFA whistleblower Blazer under investigation
By Andrew Warshaw
June 15 – Yet another twist in the ongoing FIFA bribery scandal emerged today when it was revealed that CONCACAF general secretary Chuck Blazer has been questioned by FIFA’s Ethics Committee after complaints were made against him by Caribbean associations.
Copa América will go ahead regardless despite being threatened by volcanic ash
By David Gold
June 15 – The Copa América will go ahead as planned according to the Argentine Football Association (AFA) despite concerns being raised by senior officials over a Chilean volcanic ash cloud which is disrupting air traffic across South America.