Russia to use 11 cities for 2018 World Cup
By David Gold
September 12 – Two cities will be dropped from the list of 13 in contention to host FIFA 2018 World Cup matches, Vitaly Mutko, the Russian Sports Minister has confirmed.
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Argentina squad attacked in Peru ahead of World Cup qualifier
By David Gold
September 12 – Argentina’s national team has been attacked while travelling in Lima prior to a FIFA World Cup qualifier with Peru.
UEFA’s Dehaene “very worried” about adoption of FFP regulations
By Andrew Warshaw
September 12 – European clubs continue to ignore the warnings about balancing their books despite the threat of sanctions says UEFA’s chief trouble-shooter.
ICSS launches Save the Dream campaign in clamp down on match-fixing
By Andrew Warshaw at the Sorbonne University in Paris
September 11 – A new initiative aimed at raising awareness among young athletes of the dangers of match-fixing and manipulating results was launched here today in a joint enterprise between the Qatar Olympic Committee and the International Centre for Sports Security (ICSS).
UEFA withholds prize money from 23 clubs
By David Gold
September 11 – A number of teams with outstanding payments have had their prize money from UEFA withheld pending a further investigation.
Chelsea sign new shirt deal with Samsung
By David Gold
September 11 – South Korean electronics giant Samsung has extended its shirt sponsorship deal with Premier League side Chelsea.
Rival’s plans to unseat Warner scuppered by Trinidad and Tobago Government
By Andrew Warshaw
September 11 – Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner, who resigned from all football activities in the wake of last year’s cash-for-votes scandal, appears to have survived the latest attempt by political opponents to topple him from Government in his native Trinidad and Tobago.
Wembley Stadium considers naming-rights agreement, claims BBC
By Andrew Warshaw
September 11 – Wembley Stadium is in advanced discussions with several companies over a possible naming-rights deal, according to the BBC.
Russian Parliament primed to pass tougher match-fixing legislation
By David Gold
September 11 – A bill to toughen match-fixing laws in Russian football is set to be submitted to the lower house of the country’s Parliament later this year.
Furious fans threaten Cameroon federation offices after Indomitable Lions’ humiliating loss
By Andrew Warshaw
September 10 – Armed security forces have been drafted in to protect the offices of the Cameroon Football Federation in Yaounde after angry fans threatened to ransack the building following a potentially pivotal defeat.
São Paulo sign shirt sponsorship deal with Toshiba
By David Gold
September 10 – Brazilian outfit São Paulo have signed a new shirt sponsorship agreement with Semp Toshiba, in a R$23 million (£7.1 million/$11 million/€8.6 million) a year deal running through until the end of 2014.
Egyptian Premier League postponed after fans attack FA offices
By David Gold
September 10 – The Egyptian Sports Ministry has delayed the start of the new Premier League season for a month, after fans attacked the country’s Football Association headquarters.
Anouma issues damning attack on CAF Presidential electoral rule
By Andrew Warshaw
September 10 – Jacques Anouma, one of Africa’s leading football administrators, has denounced the recent ruling banning anyone from outside the continent’s inner sanctum from challenging Issa Hayatou for the presidency of Confederation of African Football (CAF).
UEFA President Platini gives fresh hope to Kosovan football
By Andrew Warshaw
September 10 – Kosovo’s hopes of playing international football have been raised by UEFA President Michel Platini hinting that a favourable solution might be found in the next couple of months.
Over a third of top footballers using risky food supplements, reveals FIFA
By Andrew Warshaw
September 9 – Over one third of top footballers have been riskily using food supplements to enhance their performance, according to FIFA, even though there is no scientific evidence to prove they have any benefit.