Violence casts dark shadow over Russian Cup final
By David Gold
May 10 – Violence marred the end of the Russian Cup final between Rubin Kazan and Dynamo Moscow, after hundreds of fans ran onto the pitch at the end of the game.
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Argentina reverts to single champion league system
By David Gold
May 10 – Argentina has overhauled its league system and will return to having a single champion each season for the first time since 1991.
Fans to decide the name of new West Sydney team
By David Gold
May 9 – Football fans are being given the chance to have their say on the name and colours of the new West Sydney team in the Australian A-League.
Zimbabwe clears 33 players accused of match rigging
By Andrew Warshaw
May 9 – Zimbabwe has cleared 33 of 90 players accused of being complicit in rigging results.
More than 20 Italian clubs under investigation in match fixing scandal
By Andrew Warshaw
May 9 – Italian football has been further disgraced by yet another serious match fixing development with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) confirming that 22 clubs and 61 individuals – including 52 active players and three coaches – have been placed under investigation.
Setback for debt-ridden Glasgow Rangers as preferred bidder pulls out
By Andrew Warshaw
May 8 – The future of Glasgow Rangers, one of the most iconic clubs in Europe, was plunged back into disarray today when American businessman Bill Miller withdrew his bid for the beleaguered Scottish giant.
Copa America is a great opportunity for Chile, says CONMEBOL President
By David Gold
May 8 – Nicolás Leoz, the President of the Confederation of South American Football (CONMEBOL), has said that the 2015 Copa America represents “a great opportunity for Chile”.
African football pays tribute to Nigerian legend Rashidi Yekini
By David Gold
May 8 – African football is mourning the loss of Rashidi Yekini, the former Nigerian forward and ex-African Footballer of the Year, who has died at the age of 48.
Turkish Federation face scrutiny after pardoning teams involved in match fixing debacle
By Andrew Warshaw
May 8 – Turkish football has come under further scrutiny by FIFA and UEFA after clearing a raft of clubs, including Fenerbahçe, of involvement in a widespread match fixing scandal that has cast a dark shadow on the country.
German Bundesliga champions partner with Flyeralarm
By David Gold
May 7 – German champions Borussia Dortmund have reached a three-year deal with printing specialists Flyeralarm.
Brisbane Roar’s Besart Berisha scores A-League Player of the Year award
By David Gold
May 4 – Albanian international Besart Berisha (pictured) of Brisbane Roar has been named as the A-League Player of the Year by the Football Media Association (FMA).
Newcastle Jets return to A-League
By David Gold
May 4 – Newcastle Jets will be competing in next season’s A-League after all, following a meeting between the club’s owner Nathan Tinkler and Football Federation Australia (FFA) chief Frank Lowy.
American Bill Miller named as preferred bidder for Rangers
By Andrew Warshaw
May 3 – The future of Scottish giants Glasgow Rangers moved a step closer to a successful conclusion today when American businessman Bill Miller was granted preferred bidding status by the administrators running the club.
FIFA bans Zambian footballers following match fixing convictions
By Andrew Warshaw
May 3 – Six Zambian footballers have had worldwide bans imposed on them by FIFA following a match fixing scandal in Finland where they played.
German Football Federation extends Coca-Cola partnership
By David Gold
May 3 – The German Football Federation (DFB) has agreed a three year extension to its long-term partnership with Coca-Cola.