We will be reinstated to the Europa League, insist Sion
By Andrew Warshaw
September 28 – FC Sion have claimed again that they will soon be reinstated to the Europa League in their legal battle with UEFA.
South Africa officially replace Libya as hosts of 2013 African Nations Cup
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By David Gold
September 28 – South Africa will host the 2013 African Nations Cup, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed after an Executive Committee meeting in Cairo.
South Sudan welcomed to CAF HQ ahead of FIFA admission
By David Gold
September 28 – Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Issa Hayatou (pictured left) has welcomed a delegation from South Sudan to his office in Cairo, as the two-month-old state looks to receive admission into the FIFA family.
Minor problems still exist ahead of Euro 2012 but much has changed, says Platini
By Andrew Warshaw
September 27 – UEFA President Michel Platini claims he has been reassured by the progress made by Ukraine in preparation for next year’s European Championships, being organised jointly with Poland, and that only “some little problems” remain to be sorted out.
Bermudan FA President warns of FIFA ban over finances probe
By David Gold
September 27 – The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) President Larry Mussenden (pictured) has warned his country’s Sports Minister Glenn Blakeney that FIFA could ban the country from international competition if he presses ahead with an inquiry into their finances.
Teixeira to be investigated for money laundering by Brazilian prosecutor’s office
By Andrew Warshaw
September 26 – Ricardo Teixeira, head of the Organising Committee for the 2014 World Cup who only two months ago described English journalists as corrupt, is reportedly to be investigated for alleged money laundering and tax crimes.
Barcelona members approve Qatar Foundation deal
By David Gold
September 26 – Barcelona’s $230 million (£168 million/€194 million) shirt sponsorship deal with Qatar Foundation, the European champions’ first of its kind, has been ratified by the club’s members.
Real Madrid President calls for overhaul of members-based ownership to prevent foreign takeovers
By Andrew Warshaw
September 26 – Real Madrid President Florentino Pérez (pictured) wants to change the statutes of the members-based ownership of the club in order to prevent the kind of foreign takeovers that have affected the English Premier League, the French league and other European countries.
Moroccan coach slams timing of African men’s football qualifiers for London 2012
By David Gold
September 26 – Morocco’s under-23 coach Pim Verbeek has slammed the timing of the African Olympic men’s qualifying tournament for London 2012, which kicks off in Egypt on November 26.
O’Sullivan named as new chief executive of WPS
By David Gold
September 26 – Jennifer Pogorelec O’Sullivan spoke of her delight at the opportunity to work with “the best female soccer players in the world” after being appointed as the chief executive of Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS).
African Champions League winners set for $1.4 million windfall
By David Gold
September 26 – The winner of this season’s Confederation of African Football Orange Champions League will take home $1.4 million (£900,000/€1 million), with the Confederations Cup champions taking just under half that figure.
Wellington Phoenix to continue in A-League after takeover
By David Gold
September 25 – Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced that Wellington Phoenix will continue to participate in the Hyundai A-League after their licence was given to a consortium led by Rob Morrison.
SAFA pledges support to drought hit Somalia
By David Gold
September 25 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) has announced the creation of a fund to help victims of famine in Somalia.
Platini demands EU protection
By Andrew Warshaw
September 25 – UEFA President Michel Platini (pictured right) wants the European Union to protect his organisation against civil court cases brought by clubs in the wake of the FC Sion affair.
Exclusive: Makudi fails to follow through on threat of suing Triesman over England 2018 allegations
By Andrew Warshaw
September 25 – FIFA’s under-fire Executive Committee member Worawi Makudi has failed to follow up his threat to sue former English Football Association chairman Lord Triesman over allegations of corruption involving last December’s 2018 and 2022 World Cup ballots.