Seventy five charged in Egypt following Port Said massacre
By Andrew Warshaw
March 16 – Egyptian authorities have reacted to the Port Said massacre by charging 75 people – including nine policemen – with murder and/or negligence.
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FIFA’s reforms body calls for investigation into “unsatisfactory” voting processes
By Andrew Warshaw
March 16 – The voting process that led to Russia and Qatar being selected as hosts for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups has again come under the spotlight, this time as part of FIFA’s own anti-corruption reform programme.
ICSS signs MoU with Institute for Fan Culture to combat violence and hooliganism in sport
By Tom Degun at the International Sport Security Conference in Doha
March 15 – The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Germany’s Institute for Fan Culture in order to develop and share knowledge within the field of violence and hooliganism in sport.
Seven teams to battle in Oceania’s Olympic men’s football qualifiers
By David Gold
March 15 – Oceania’s Olympic men’s football qualifiers get underway tomorrow in New Zealand, with seven teams battling for one spot at London 2012.
Brazilian Football Confederation announces names of 52 London 2012 hopefuls
By David Gold
March 15 – The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has released a list of 52 players, including Ronaldinho, Neymar and Dani Alves, longlisted to play for the country during the London 2012 Olympic Games men’s football tournament.
Japan and United Arab Emirates qualify for London 2012 men’s Olympic football
By David Gold
March 14 – Japan and the United Arab Emirates both booked places at the London 2012 Olympic Games men’s football tournament, though their fortunes differed wildly during the final round of group games in the third phase of Asian qualifiers.
Gazprom Neft secures news sponsorship deal with Zenit St Petersburg
By David Gold
March 15 – Gazprom Neft has sealed a new $20 million (£12.7 million/€15 million) sponsorship deal with the Russian Premier League champions Zenit St Petersburg.
I was duped into selling to Whyte, insists Former Rangers owner Sir David Murray
By David Gold
March 15 – Former Glasgow Rangers owner Sir David Murray (pictured) has admitted he was “duped” into selling the club to Craig Whyte.
Pelé to attend reconciliation meeting with FIFA’s Blatter and Brazilian President Rousseff
By Andrew Warshaw
March 14 – In a clever diplomatic move, Pelé (pictured), Brazil’s greatest ever footballing icon, will attend Friday’s clear-the-air talks between FIFA President Sepp Blatter and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff following the recent row over the 2014 World Cup preparations.
Premier League chair Sir Dave Richards apologises after day of gaffes
By Tom Degun at the International Sport Security Conference in Doha
March 15 – English Premier League chairman Sir David Richards (pictured) has formally apologised for his surprising antics that took place here yesterday that saw him accuse FIFA and UEFA of stealing football in England before rather symbolically ending the day by falling into a swimming pool.
Exclusive: Britain’s FIFA vice-president stunned by Premier League chair’s untimely outburst
By Andrew Warshaw
March 15 – Britain’s FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce (pictured) has vowed to try and limit the damage following English Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards’ extraordinary outburst accusing FIFA and UEFA of “stealing” football away from England.
Premier League chairman makes a massive splash in Doha
By Tom Degun at the International Sport Security Conference in Doha
March 14 – English Premier League chairman Sir David Richards has caused outrageous scenes here at the International Sport Security Conference as he attacked FIFA and UEFA for stealing football in England before bizarrely ending the day by falling into a swimming pool to put himself even further in the spotlight.
Top Australian players of all time span six decades, says poll
By Emily Goddard
March 14 – Australia’s top 16 footballers span six decades and several generations of the game, with the likes of Joe Marston (pictured), Tim Cahill and Mark Bresciano making up the top players, according to a poll conducted to celebrate the centenary of organised football in Australia.
ICSS work with Pantheon-Sorbonne University in fight against match fixing
By Tom Degun at the International Sport Security Conference in Doha
March 14 – The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) and the France’s Université Paris I – Panthéon-Sorbonne have today signed an agreement here that will see the two institutions work together to combat a number of key problems in sport, including match fixing.
Portuguese Premier League approves expansion to 18 teams
By David Gold
March 14 – Portugal’s Premier League will expand to 18 teams from next season, the country’s Professional Football League (LPFP) has announced.