Exclusive: Damning new revelations emerge in Bin Hammam corruption scandal
By Andrew Warshaw
May 26 – Startling new revelations emerged today over the chain of events that led to the biggest corruption scandal in the history of FIFA.
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Sepp Blatter: It gives me no joy
Ever since FIFA announced that its Ethics Committee will conduct a hearing this coming Sunday into allegations of bribery supposedly committed by my opponent in the race for FIFA’s presidency, some remarkable, some very concerning, some serious but also some truly asinine comments were made.
To make a point very clear, let me say this: I take no joy in having to observe yet another Ethics Committee hearing and investigation. And I take absolutely no joy in seeing my friends and colleagues of many years dragged before the ethics committee which was convened after the United States ExCo Member Chuck Blazer filed a complaint against my contestant and his own Confederation President.
Vero Communications opens Rio office
By Tom Degun
May 25 – London-based international sport business consultancy Vero Communications, founded by Mike Lee (pictured), has announced the launch of their first overseas office in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, which formally opens today under the company name MLA True Communications.
Bin Hammam hits out at Blatter and denies corruption allegations
By Andrew Warshaw
May 25 – Mohamed Bin Hammam today hit back after being charged by FIFA with offering bribes for votes, claiming the move was “little more than a tactic” on the the part of the opposing camp loyal to Sepp Blatter.
Dynamo Moscow President Isayev latest speaker to confirm for Inside World Football Moscow Forum
By David Gold
May 25 – The President of Russian Premier League outfit Dynamo Moscow, Yuri Isayev, is the latest big name confirmed as a speaker for the Inside World Football Moscow Forum.
Usmanov raises stakes in Kroenke takeover battle
By David Gold
May 25 – Arsenal’s second largest shareholder, Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, is attempting to block Stan Kroenke’s bid to take full control of the Premier League club.
FIFA opens investigation into Bin Hammam and Warner following fresh bribery allegations
By Andrew Warshaw
May 25 – Football’s world governing body FIFA was plunged into disarray today when it was forced to launch an investigation into alleged bribery involving both Presidential challenger Mohamed Bin Hammam and veteran vice-president Jack Warner.
Blatter turns down invitation to appear before British MPs
By Andrew Warshaw
May 24 – FIFA President Sepp Blatter has turned down a chance to appear before British MPs to explain his plans for reforming football’s world governing body.
Coward confirmed as latest speaker at Inside World Football Moscow Forum
By David Gold
May 24 – Premier League general secretary Nic Coward is the latest speaker to be confirmed for the Inside World Football Moscow Forum.
FIFA general secretary denies Bin Hammam withdrawal claims
By Andrew Warshaw
May 23 – FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke (pictured) has rejected accusations that Mohammed Bin Hammam was asked to scrap his election challenge to Sepp Blatter because of the corruption allegations concerning Qatar’s 2022 World Cup bid.
Blatter promises to lay down law in final term as FIFA President
By Andrew Warshaw
May 23 – FIFA President Sepp Blatter has promised to use his fourth and final term of office to take a tougher stance against improper behaviour – even by his own inner sanctum.
FIFA legal delegation impressed on first official trip to Russia
By David Gold
May 23 – FIFA’s legal delegation has concluded its first official visit to Russia ahead of the 2018 World Cup.
Blatter confirms Japan will host 2011 World Club Cup
By David Gold
May 23 – Japan will be hosting the Club World Cup in December as planned despite continuing fears over the nuclear crisis in the country following March’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, FIFA President Sepp Blatter has confirmed.
Qatar 2022 hit back at Sunday Times claim they bribed FIFA Executive Committee members
By Andrew Warshaw
May 23 – Qatar’s football authorities today hit back with a vengeance at what they termed “a series of serious, unsubstantiated and false allegations” that bribes were paid to two senior FIFA officials to support the Gulf state’s 2022 World Cup bid.
Blatter blames rival for bringing in man alleged to have delivered Qatar bribes
By Andrew Warshaw
May 21 – With 10 days to go until the FIFA Presidential election, Sepp Blatter took another opportunity today to address African football leaders before moving on to Japan for the final leg of his lobbying campaign.