Ten more Caribbean officials named in bribery debacle
By Andrew Warshaw
October 26 – Ten more Caribbean officials are to be investigated for their roles in the FIFA cash-for-votes scandal, plunging the region into even more disgrace.
Tévez threatens to sue Mancini following record fine
By David Gold
October 26 – Carlos Tévez (pictured left) is reportedly considering suing his Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini (pictured right) following the record fine handed to him by the Premier League leaders.
End is nigh for Sion and UEFA battle
By Andrew Warshaw
October 25 – The ongoing dispute between Swiss club Sion and UEFA is set to be resolved late next month once and for all.
Canada’s women aim for Olympic spot after lucky qualification draw
By David Gold
October 25 – Canada’s national women’s football team have been drawn alongside Costa Rica, Cuba and Haiti as they look to qualify for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
David Gold: Ayre’s call for individual television rights deserves more than scorn
And so there I was, putting pen to paper (or finger to keyboard) on an explanation of why Liverpool’s chief executive Ian Ayre was right to bring up the issue of the collective television bargaining agreement that exists in the Premier League, and whether top clubs should go it alone in signing rights agreements with broadcasters.
True, he has less chance of success with this battle in the Premier League boardroom than a tourist has of leaving Mexico without getting clenbuterol into their system – and for that true football fans should be thankful.
Warner is untouchable, warns Panday
By David Gold
October 25 – Former Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Basdeo Panday has said that ex-FIFA vice-president Jack Warner cannot be touched, as an investigation is carried out into the former CONCACAF President’s role in the cash-for-votes scandal by the country’s Attorney General.
Beckenbauer calls for dumbing down of offside law
By Andrew Warshaw
October 25 – German legend Franz Beckenbauer is aiming to change the offside law to make it simpler for referees to interpret.
Aston Villa’s European Cup winners of 1982 to be inducted into National Football Museum Hall of Fame
By David Gold
October 25 – The Aston Villa team which won the European Cup in 1982 is to be inducted into the National Football Museum’s Hall of Fame later this month.
Supreme Federal Court opens investigation into Brazilian Sports Minister
By Tom Degun in Guadalajara
October 25 – In the latest twist in the corruption scandal crisis revolving around Brazilian Sports Minister Orlando Silva, the country’s Supreme Federal Court confirmed that it has opened a formal investigation into the serious allegations against him.
PSL bids to improve South African Olympics chances
By David Gold
October 25 – The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has requested that the South African Football Association (SAFA) meet with them as a matter of urgency as they look to find a way to help the national side qualify for the London Olympic Games next year.
German refs questioned in tax dodging inquiry
By Andrew Warshaw
October 24 – German referees are at the centre of a tax evasion investigation that threatens to heap embarrassment on a nation that prides itself on footballing ethics.
Continental signs up as European Championships sponsor
By David Gold
October 24 – Continental will be an official UEFA European Championships sponsor for both the 2012 tournament, being held in Ukraine and Poland, and the 2016 event in France.
Zwanziger continues to doubt ethics of Qatar’s 2022 World Cup bid
By Andrew Warshaw
October 24 – The man who replaced Franz Beckenbauer at the top table of FIFA has again questioned the decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
Manchester City launch global membership programme with special benefits for UAE fans
By David Gold
October 23 – Manchester City have launched an international membership programme, which give members access to a range of benefits, including dedicated fan zones, entry to exclusive competitions and offers on club merchandise.
Blatter plans for reform welcomed by Transparency International
By Andrew Warshaw
October 22 – Sepp Blatter’s radical new proposals for weeding out corruption have been given a cautious welcome by the Transparency International, the pressure group that has been advising FIFA.