Platini moots radical multi-country Euro 2020 finals plan
By Andrew Warshaw
June 30 – UEFA President Michel Platini says the 2020 European Championships could be staged across the continent instead of by one or two host nations.
Bale’s London 2012 dreams in tatters as injury forces withdrawal from Team GB squad
By Andrew Warshaw
June 30 – Team GB’s chances of picking up a men’s medal at London 2012 have suffered a major blow with the news that Wales and Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale will be unavailable due to injury.
Dutch part company with coach Van Marwijk following dreadful Euro 2012 showing
By David Gold
June 30 – Bert van Marwijk, coach of the Netherlands, has left his post after the country’s poor UEFA European Championship 2012 campaign.
Euro 2012 captains join forces to promote respect for diversity
By David Gold
June 29 – The captains of the teams taking part in the 2012 European Championship semi-finals this week have helped to battle racism by speaking out before their respective games.
Super Mario gatecrashes expected all-adidas finale at Euro 2012
By David Owen
June 29 – Puma continues to punch above its weight at the 2012 European Championship in Poland and Ukraine, with the artistry of Andrea Pirlo and “Super” Mario Balotelli enabling the brand of the cat to keep pace with adidas, which had three times as many teams at the start of the tournament.
Arsenal strikes three year deal with Airtel Africa
By David Gold
June 29 – English Premier League side Arsenal have agreed a three year partnership with mobile network operator Airtel Africa.
Survey finds Germany biggest fans of Euro 2012
By David Gold
June 29 – A Havas Sports and Entertainment survey has revealed that Germans are taking a greater interest in this summer’s European Championship than any other Western European nation.
Russia and Spain hit by fines as UEFA dishes out more racism sanctions
By Andrew Warshaw
June 29 – UEFA has handed out yet more fines relating to racist behaviour as the 2012 European Championship finals reach their conclusion.
Herdman names experienced Canada women’s squad for London 2012
By David Gold
June 28 – Canada’s women’s football coach John Herdman has named his 18-strong squad for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Beckham’s omission shows there is no room for sentiment in Team GB
By Andrew Warshaw
June 28 – Of all the selections and omissions of British athletes for London 2012, few are likely to be greeted with as much dismay and head-scratching as David Beckham, the country’s most iconic footballer, being left out of Team GB.
Beckham left out of London 2012 by Team GB
By Duncan Mackay
June 28 – David Beckham has been left out of Britain’s football squad for the London 2012 Olympics.
FIFA’s Valcke “impressed” by Recife’s progress on latest visit to Brazil
By David Gold
June 28 – FIFA general secretary Jérôme Valcke has visited Recife in Brazil as he conducts a three-day trip to the 2014 World Cup hosts and has said he is confident that the north eastern city will be ready for the 2013 Confederations Cup.
India waiting for Government support before launching Under-17 World Cup bid
By Duncan Mackay
June 28 – India is still hoping to launch a bid for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup but admit that they still have to receive Government support for the plan.
Abandon the autumn-spring season, urges Russian Sports Minister
By Andrew Warshaw
June 28 – Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko has repeated his stance that the country should ditch the idea of a traditional autumn-spring season and revert back to playing through the summer.
Spain and Russia wait for UEFA punishments after fans’ Euro 2012 racist behaviour
By Andrew Warshaw
June 27 – UEFA will decide tomorrow what action to take against Spain and Russia after yet more charges of racism were meted out at the European Championship finals.