PUMA agrees kit deal with Bundesliga champions Dortmund
By David Gold
October 29 – PUMA has signed a deal to become the official kit provider to Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund from 2012, it has been announced.
Europe
Fraud in football amounts to £100 million each year
By Andrew Warshaw
October 27 – Fraud could account for more than £100 million ($160 million/€114 million) each year across the four English professional leagues and top Scottish league according to a new report.
Blatter sends condolences to Turkey following devastating earthquake
By David Gold
October 26 – FIFA President Sepp Blatter has written to the Turkish President, Dr Abdullah Gül, to express his sympathy for the country, after it was hit by an earthquake earlier this week, in which at least 461 people lost their lives.
End is nigh for Sion and UEFA battle
By Andrew Warshaw
October 25 – The ongoing dispute between Swiss club Sion and UEFA is set to be resolved late next month once and for all.
German refs questioned in tax dodging inquiry
By Andrew Warshaw
October 24 – German referees are at the centre of a tax evasion investigation that threatens to heap embarrassment on a nation that prides itself on footballing ethics.
Barcelona open doors to “New Masia” for next generation of football greats
By David Gold
October 21 – European champions Barcelona have unveiled their “New Masia” academy as they look to find future stars of the game to follow the path trodden by Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Xavi.
Football “in danger” if Sion win, FIFA warn
By Andrew Warshaw in Zurich
October 20 – Football would be “in danger” if other teams follow the example of Swiss club Sion and go to the civil courts to try and resolve footballing disputes, FIFA warned here today.
Exclusive: Czechs plan bid for 2015 European Under-21 Championships
By David Gold
October 20 – The Czech Republic is planning to bid for the European under 21 championship in 2015 rather than the European Championships in 2020, insideworldfootball has learnt.
Football People Action Weeks get into action to rid discrimination in the sport
By David Gold
October 19 – The Football People Action Weeks is currently underway, featuring activities for fans, community groups, players, clubs and local authorities to help unite the football community against discrimination and celebrate diversity.
Platini “happy” to answer questions in Swiss court
By Andrew Warshaw
October 19 – UEFA boss Michel Platini (pictured right) took the unusual step of appearing in a Swiss court today over why UEFA has not yet implemented a ruling to reinstate Sion in the Europa League.
UEFA draw up emergency plans to include both Sion and Celtic in Europa League
By Andrew Warshaw
October 18 – UEFA are drawing up emergency plans to include both Sion and Celtic in the Europa League group stages if they lose the ongoing dispute with the Swiss club.
Greig and McClelland quit Rangers
By David Gold
October 17 – John Greig (pictured far right) and John McClelland (centre) have both resigned as directors of Scottish Premier League (SPL) champions Glasgow Rangers, in protest at alleged exclusion from the running of the club.
It’s been a phenomenal year for women’s football, says England coach Powell
By David Gold
October 15 – England women’s football coach Hope Powell has said it has been a “phenomenal year” for women’s football, but that she will not be satisfied with the growth of the game until England are world champions.
Platini to appear before Swiss court to defend Sion ban
By Andrew Warshaw
October 15 – UEFA President Michel Platini is expected to appear in court next Wednesday (October 19) to explain why his organisation has refused to re-instate FC Sion in this season’s Europa League.
Government set the date to step in if English FA fail to reform
By Andrew Warshaw in London
October 12 – The English Football Association, still reeling from the humiliating 2018 World Cup debacle, has been ordered by the Government to bring in rules to tackle debt amongst its clubs.