World Cup finalists fined for bad behaviour
By Andrew Warshaw
August 3 – The Netherlands and Spain have been fined by FIFA for their outrageous behaviour in last month’s World Cup final.
Garber signs new multi-million dollar contract with MLS
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August 2 – Don Garber has signed a four-year contract that could be worth up to $12 million (£7.5 million) as Major League Soccer Commissioner until 2014, it has been announced.
New York Cosmos relaunched with aim of playing in MLS
August 1 – A new group led by English businessman Paul Kemsley has acquired the name of the old Cosmos soccer team of the North American Soccer League (NASL) and made Pele its honorary President.
Soca Warriors win High Court case over World Cup bonuses
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
August 1 – Trinidad and Tobago’s 2006 World Cup squad, including Shaka Hislop (pictured), have won their long battle to receive the multi-million dollar bonuses they claim they are due for playing in the tournament in Germany.
Yorkshire CCC chief executive given top job in Scotland
July 30 – Stewart Regan has quit his post as Yorkshire County Cricket Club chief executive to take up the same role at the Scottish Football Association (SFA).
Jim Cowan: What lessons can your business learn from England’s World Cup failure?
Okay, we’ve all calmed down a little, we’ve had time to consider and reflect and, if we’re honest, most of us have moved on, putting England’s display in South Africa behind us.
But before we do confine it to the annals of historic footballing let downs, let’s look at the experience from a different perspective; what can we learn from the numerous reasons offered for the failure which could improve our own performance in whatever it is we do for a living?
Bin Hammam vows to back Qatar 2022 World Cup bid
July 30 – Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Mohamed Bin Hammam has revealed that he plans to vote for Qatar to host the World Cup in 2022.
Mihir Bose: Premier League is something to be proud of but Government still ready to intervene
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English football presents a contradiction that could well be the subject of a novel, but not even the greatest of novelists could come up with a solution to its problems.
The last week has provided a vivid illustration of that. It saw a representative of football accompany the Prime Minister David Cameron as he went on his “mission with humility” to India hoping to sell goods and services to the country Britain once ruled.
Australia lodges bid for 2015 Asian Cup
July 30 – Australia has moved a step closer to securing the rights to host the 2015 Asian Cup finals after formally lodging its bid.
Exclusive: Paul the Octopus in talks to join England 2018 World Cup bid
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
July 30 – England’s World Cup bid is hoping to sign-up a new ambassador to help its campaign to host the 2018 tournament – Paul the Octopus.
Northern Ireland FA protest against players switching defeated
July 30 – Northern Ireland football officials have suffered a crushing defeat in their attempts to prevent players switching to play for Ireland.
No goal-line technology until at least July 2011
By Andrew Warshaw
July 30 – Goal-line technology will not be introduced for almost another year at the earliest despite the continuing global outcry over Frank Lampard’s hotly disputed “goal-that-wasn’t” at the World Cup in South Africa.
Russia beginning to pick-up pace of World Cup bid
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By Andrew Warsahw
July 29 – Russia has hauled in its big-hitters, including Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko, to take part in a high-profile sports forum a fortnight before becoming the first European candidate for the 2018 World Cup to be scrutinised by FIFA’s six-man inspection team.
Kiev begins transport upgrade for Euro 2012
July 29 – Kiev has started transport upgrade as a part of preparations for the Euro 2012.
Manchester United fans should be happy with Glazer family claims MLS Commissioner
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
July 28 – Manchester United fans should be happy that their club is owned by the Glazer family, Major League Soccer (MLS) Commissioner Don Garber claimed today.