Mexico dominate USA to retain their Gold Cup title
Mexico 2 USA 1
July 6 – In front of a sold-out crowd of 70,925 in the NRG Stadium in Houston, Mexico beat the USA 2-1 to win the 2025 Gold Cup.
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Spain turn on the style against battling Belgians
Spain 6 Belgium 2
July 7 – With a dominant performance and four second-half goals, Spain defeated a combative Belgium 6-2 in a Group B goal feast that left their opponents on the brink of elimination.
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We will organise an impeccable World Cup, insists Brazil 2014 boss Teixeira
By Andrew Warshaw
March 5 – Controversial FIFA powerbroker Ricardo Teixeira (pictured), the increasingly under fire head of Brazilian football, has unexpectedly stepped into the escalating row over preparations for the 2014 World Cup.
Former Interpol director Ralf Mutschke named as FIFA’s director of security
By Andrew Warshaw
March 5 – FIFA has been quick to fill the gap to be left in May when Chris Eaton, their director of security, leaves after becoming arguably the game’s most high-profile figure in the battle against global match fixing.
Tickets on sale for London 2012 Olympic football test event
By Tom Degun
March 5 – Tickets have gone on sale for the London 2012 Olympic football test event on April 23 at the City of Coventry Stadium (pictured) where a vital match will take place offering the final qualifying place in the men’s Olympic football tournament.
Brazil threatens to cut ties with FIFA’s Valcke after latest comments cause fury
By Andrew Warshaw in Bagshot
March 3 – The war of words between FIFA and Brazil over the 2014 World Cup appeared to reach breaking point today as both sides continued to exchange barbs over the perceived lack of progress in preparations.
Ban on women footballers wearing hijab to be lifted
By Andrew Warshaw in Baghsot
March 3 – The ultra-conservative International Football Association Board (IFAB), comprising FIFA and the four British Home Associations, rarely if ever reverses its decisions but made an exception by unanimously agreeing to lift the ban on the Islamic headscarf being worn by female footballers, pending health and safety checks.
Goalline technology could be in place by end of 2012 after historic decision
By Andrew Warshaw in Bagshot
March 3 – After years of foot-dragging, goalline technology moved a vital step forward today, with FIFA even suggesting it could be introduced before the end of this year.
Brazilians need a “kick up the backside” says FIFA general secretary
By Andrew Warshaw in Bagshot
March 3 – FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke has lost his patience over 2014 World Cup host Brazil’s lack of cooperation, declaring organisers need “a kick up the backside”.
Match fixing is a huge issue that needs to be tackled, warns Prince Ali
By Andrew Warshaw in London
March 3 – Asian football supremo Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein (pictured) has reiterated the dangers of match fixing following the suspicious World Cup qualifier between Indonesia and Bahrain on Wednesday.
Aston Villa announce record losses
By David Gold
March 2 – Aston Villa have lost a record £54 million ($86 million/€64 million) for the year ending May 31, 2011, though they have made £92 million ($146 million/€109 million) in revenues, also a new club record.
FIFA praise “commitment and excitement” of Qatar 2022 after first official visit
By Andrew Warshaw
March 2 – A FIFA delegation has concluded its first official working visit to Qatar since the tiny Gulf state was controversially awarded the 2022 World Cup.
Wales v Costa Rica all about Gary Speed not the result, says manager Coleman
By David Gold
March 2 – Wales paid a fitting tribute to Gary Speed during their friendly with Costa Rica on Wednesday (February 29), a match played in honour of their former manager, who died last November.
FIFA’s hijab ban is prejudice, insists Prince Ali
By Andrew Warshaw in London
March 2 – Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein (pictured), the Jordanian FIFA powerbroker driving the global campaign to lift the ban on women footballers wearing the hijab, or Islamic headscarf, during matches says it would be a backward step if the game’s lawmakers ignore his demands.
Ronaldinho still aiming for football gold at London 2012
By David Gold
March 2 – Flamengo star Ronaldinho (pictured) has reiterated his desire to play for Brazil at the London 2012 Olympic Games and add to the bronze medal he won in Beijing in 2008.
Brazilian broadcast rights for World Cup 2018 and 2022 go to Globo
By David Gold
March 2 – FIFA has extended a broadcasting rights agreement with Brazilian broadcaster Globo for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, in Russia and Qatar respectively.
FIFA launch investigation into Bahrain’s 10-0 World Cup qualifier win
By Andrew Warshaw
March 1 – FIFA have launched a “routine” investigation into Bahrain’s astonishing 10-0 victory over a weakened Indonesia team in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.