Canadian host cities for FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2015 announced
By David Gold
May 5 – Six cities have been chosen to host matches during the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada at a ceremony in Ottawa.
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After delay 2013 African Cup of Nations cities revealed
By David Gold
May 4 – The South African Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula has confirmed that the host cities for next year’s African Cup of Nations next year will be Johannesburg, Nelspruit, Rustenburg, Port Elizabeth and Durban.
Ukraine faces mounting EU pressure ahead of Euro 2012
By Andrew Warshaw
May 4 – With only six weeks to go before the start of the European Championship finals, the political situation in Ukraine is causing widespread concern, with the joint hosts under increasing scrutiny by both UEFA and the international community.
Exclusive: Welshman Robbie Savage backs united Team GB at London 2012
By Andrew Warshaw
May 3 – Robbie Savage, one of Wales’ most flamboyant footballers, has urged his national federation to support any players from his country who want to compete for Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics.
Amnesty International warns Euro 2012 fans of Ukraine’s “out of control” police force
By Andrew Warshaw
May 2 – Fans travelling to Ukraine for the 2012 European Championships face over-zealous behaviour by an “out of control” police force, an Amnesty International report has warned.
Stuart Pearce to focus on Team GB following Roy Hodgson’s England appointment
By Andrew Warshaw
May 2 – Team GB head coach Stuart Pearce seems likely to be able to focus 100 per cent on preparing a team for London 2012 as a result of Roy Hodgson’s appointment as manager of the England senior squad.
UEFA plays down Ukraine blasts ahead of Euro 2012
By Andrew Warshaw
May 1 – UEFA have been quick to defend Ukraine as safe 2012 European Championship joint hosts after the country was rocked by a series of blasts in Dnipropetrovsk that injured 30 people.
World Cup legend Ronaldo urges Brazil to break Olympic hoodoo
By David Gold
May 1 – Brazil “must break” its record of never having won an Olympic football gold medal, legendary forward Ronaldo has insisted.
Over a million Olympic football tickets on sale tomorrow
By Tom Degun
April 29 – London 2012 have revealed that 1.4 million tickets for the Olympic football competition will go back on sale to the public tomorrow morning (April 30) at 11am on a first come, first served basis with Ticketmaster stating they are confident there will be no issues or technical problems for people trying to purchase them via the official website.
Germany pulls out of Euro 2020 race
By Andrew Warshaw
April 27 – Germany have pulled out of the race to stage the 2020 European Championships, a decision that once again impacts on Turkey.
Brazil and US the bookies favourites for football gold medals
By David Gold
April 27 – Following this week’s draw for the London 2012 Olympic Games football tournament, Brazil and the United States (pictured left) are favourites with the bookmakers for the men’s and women’s gold medals.
Ronaldo urges Team GB to pick Beckham for Olympic squad
By Andrew Warshaw
April 26 – Brazil icon Ronaldo, one of the main ambassadors at Tuesday’s Olympic football draw at Wembley, has lent his support to David Beckham being selected as a member of the Team GB squad.
Exclusive: Team GB chief has no worries about football coach taking on both 2012 Euro and Olympic teams
By David Gold
April 26 – Team GB Chef de Mission Andy Hunt has told insideworldfootball that he has “no concerns whatsoever” about the prospect of men’s football coach Stuart Pearce also taking charge of the England team at this summer’s European Championships, just weeks before London 2012.
I’m ready for Euro 2012 and the Olympics, insists Stuart Pearce
By Andrew Warshaw
April 25 – Team GB head coach Stuart Pearce insists he is perfectly capable of combining London 2012 with leading England at the 2012 European Championship finals if asked to do both jobs.
Bring on Brazil, declares buoyant British women’s coach Powell
By David Gold
April 25 – Britain’s women’s coach Hope Powell is relishing the prospect of pitting her wits against Brazil at the Olympic Games after the draw was made yesterday.