Sky Sports to screen England Euro 2012 away matches
June 14 – England’s away games in the Euro 2012 qualifying campaign will be shown exclusively live on Sky Sports, it has been announced.
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FIFA ruling opens door for Rooney and Messi to play at London 2012 Olympics
June 10 – FIFA will keep an age limit of 23 with three over-age players permitted per team for the London 2012 Olympic football tournament despite the threat of legal challenges from clubs, raising the possibility that Wayne Rooney (pictured) could represent Britain, Lionel Messi Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal.
Coventry Ricoh Arena chosen to host football at 2012 Olympics
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Write of the Year
June 3 – Ricoh Arena, the home of Coventry City Football Club has been selected as the new Midlands venue to host Olympic football matches in 2012, it was announced today.
Exclusive: New London 2012 football venue to be announced
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By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
June 2 – A new venue in the Midlands to stage football matches during the London 2012 Olympics is due to be announced tomorrow.
Turkey UEFA vice-president: There was nothing lacking in our bid
By Andrew Warshaw in Geneva
May 28 – Turkey’s most senior footballing official has refused to blame UEFA for playing safe after his country narrowly missed out to France in the race to stage the European 2016 Championships.
France awarded 2016 European Championships
May 28 – France have been awarded the 2016 European Championships, beating rivals Italy and Turkey, UEFA announced today.
Turkey should win Euro 2016 say insideworldfootball readers
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By David Owen
May 27 – Turkey should win the right to host the Euro 2016 football tournament, according to insideworldfootball readers.
Ukraine to abolish tax on Euro 2012 goods and services
May 24 – Ukraine’s Government have announced a series of tax-breaks for the 2012 European Championships, including on tickets.
UEFA evaluation report favours France for Euro 2016
By Andrew Warshaw
May 19 – France has emerged as clear favorite to host football’s European Championship in 2016 after UEFA published evaluations of the three bidding nations.
Football to kick off draws at Singapore Youth Olympics
By Tom Degun
May 17 – FIFA delegates, comprising of representatives from the participating National Federations and officials from the world governing body, have completed their tour of Singapore ahead of the team sports draws for 2010 Summer Youth Olympic Games which are set to take place tomorrow.
African Nations Cup to be held in odd years from 2013
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May 15 – The African Nations Cup tournament will be staged in odd years from 2013, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decided today.
Togo African Nations Cup ban officially lifted
May 14 – Togo have been officially cleared to play in the 2012 African Nations Cup qualifying competition after an Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive meeting in Cairo, a statement released today said.
Germany or Hungary lined-up to replace Ukraine admits Platini
By Andrew Warshaw
May 10 – Germany or Hungary could be invited to stage some 2012 European Championship games if Ukraine fails to meet targets for stadium redevelopment, UEFA President Michel Platini (pictured) has warned.
Togo have African Nations Cup ban lifted after Blatter hearing
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By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
May 7 – Togo have had their ban from the next two editions of the African Cup of Nations lifted after a mediation hearing today chaired by FIFA President Sepp Blatter, it has been announced.
Platini promises Euro 2012 will take place in Ukraine
May 4 – Michel Platini (pictured), the President of UEFA, promised today that Ukraine will remain as co-host of Euro 2012 but warned that if any of the four cities is not fully ready then they would be dropped from the schedule.