Tolstykh in line for RFU Presidency
By David Gold
August 2 – Nikolai Tolstykh, the executive director of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), is set to become the new President of the Russian Football Union (RFU).
Europe
Rummenigge “sickened” by excessive salary paid by Paris St Germain to Ibrahimović
By David Gold
July 30 – Bayern Munich President Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has issued a stinging rebuke to Paris Saint Germain (PSG), saying that the salary they are paying new signing Zlatan Ibrahimović “makes me sick”.
Conte, Bonucci and Pepe face court over betting scandal
By David Gold
July 28 – Juventus coach Antonio Conte, centre back Leonardo Bonucci and winger Simone Pepe, will all have to respond to allegations of involvement in the betting scandal being investigated in Italy at a sporting tribunal.
Nasri banned for three matches following behaviour at Euro 2012
By David Gold
July 28 – Samir Nasri has been banned for three matches by the French Football Federation (FFF) for his behaviour after the country’s exit from the 2012 European Championship.
ESPN makes inroads into European market
By David Gold
July 27 – ESPN has made further inroads into the European football market after signing deals to broadcast Dutch, French, German, Italian and Russian top flight football.
UEFA tighten rules on third party ownership
By David Gold
July 27 – UEFA has cracked down on third party ownership after a successful campaign by the English Premier League and Ligue 1, the French Premier League.
Capello confirmed as Russia’s head coach
By Andrew Warshaw
July 26 – Former England manager Fabio Capello as expected was named as Russia’s new head coach today on a two-year deal aimed qualifying for the Brazil 2014 World Cup finals – four years before the Russians host the event.
Two more nominees for RFU President
By David Gold
July 24 – Two new names have been thrown into the ring for the Russian Football Union (RFU) President role.
Russian football so bad, I have been nominated for RFU President, says Mutko
By David Gold
July 21 – Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko has emerged as a contender for the vacant post of President of the Russian Football Union (RFU).
Capello set to be confirmed as Russia coach
By Andrew Warshaw
July 20 – Former England manager Fabio Capello has agreed to become Russia’s new coach, the Russian Football Union (RFU) has confirmed, with local media suggesting the Italian could earn a staggering R392 million (£8 million/$12 million/€10 million) a year.
CSKA Moscow land sponsorship deal with Aeroflot
By David Gold
July 20 – Russian Premier League outfit CSKA Moscow have agreed a R288 million (£5.7million/$9million/€7.3million) sponsorship deal with Aeroflot.
French Government scrutinise Ibrahimović’s “astronomic” PSG wages
By Andrew Warshaw
July 19 – The French Government has questioned the wages being paid to Zlatan Ibrahimović following the Swedish striker’s high-profile move from AC Milan to big-spending Paris Saint Germain (PSG) for a reported €20 million (£16 million/$25 million).
“I have a dream,” declares Hearn as he renews Olympic Stadium sharing mission
By Andrew Warshaw
July 19 – Leyton Orient chairman Barry Hearn has renewed his call for sharing the Olympic Stadium with West Ham United once London 2012 is over.
FIFA delay is “positive”, claims Kosovan football boss
By Andrew Warshaw
July 19 – Kosovan football authorities have reacted with cautious optimism to FIFA’s decision to postpone a decision on whether the Balkan province can play international friendlies.
FIFA postpones Kosovo decision
By Andrew Warshaw
July 18 – Kosovo will have to wait at least until the end of September before it finds out whether it can, after all, play international friendlies.