Quieroz wins appeal against ban
By David Gold
March 23 – Carlos Queiroz’s appeal against six month ban from all football and sporting activities has been successful, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has announced.
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Football Supporters’ Federation launch petition for safe standing
By David Gold
March 23 – The Football Supporters’ Federation today launched their petition to give supporters the choice to watch football games from a safe standing area at stadiums in England and Wales.
Watmore wants restructuring of Football Association
By David Gold
March 22 – Ian Watmore, the former chief executive of the Football Association, has criticised the organisation and called for it to be restructured under the guidance of an independent board.
Usmanov raises stakes in Arsenal boardroom battle
By David Gold
March 22 – Alisher Usmanov has increased his stake in Arsenal to over 27 per cent to raise the possibility that his company Red & White Holdings Limited may make a move to buy the Premier League club outright.
Platini warns Serbia and Croatia “zero tolerance” on hooliganism
By Andrew Warshaw in Paris
March 22 – Michel Platini began his second term in charge of UEFA today by launching a savage attack on the re-emergence of football hooliganism, saying he was “sick” of what was going on some parts of the continent.
FIFA announces record profits
By David Gold
March 22 – FIFA has revealed a record $631 million ($378 million) surplus over the last four years, with total revenue topping $4 billion (£2.4 billion), representing a 59 per cent increase on the previous four-year period.
Manchester United make multi-million pound loss
March 22 – Manchester United’s owners made a loss of £108.9 million ($178.4 million) last year, their accounts revealed when they were released today.
UEFA to have woman on Executive Committee
By Andrew Warshaw in Paris
March 22 – It came right at the end of end of his address to the great and good of European football and could easily have been construed as a throwaway line.
TV rights for international matches taken over by UEFA
By Andrew Warshaw in Paris
March 22 – Broadcasting rights for all competitive games involving European countries are being taken over by UEFA – starting with the qualifiers for Euro 2016 in France.
South American President set to remain in role for four more years
March 22 – Nicolas Leoz is set to remain as head of CONMEBOL, the South American Football Confederation, after the continent’s ten members backed him unanimously.
Comolli and Ayre promoted in Liverpool reshuffle
By David Gold
March 22 – Damien Comolli has been promoted to the role of director of football at Liverpool, with Ian Ayre (pictured) becoming the club’s new managing director.
It was an error to give Ukraine Euro 2012 but we are stuck with them now admit UEFA
By Duncan Mackay in Paris
March 21 – Ukraine should not have been chosen to host next year’s European Championships, UEFA President Michel Platini has admitted but conceded that they have to see it through now.
Japanese stars to play in charity game
By David Gold
March 20 – All 12 Japanese internationals plying their trade in Europe will be available for Japan’s charity game against a J-League XI on March 29 to honour the victims of the earthquake and tsunami that hit the country earlier this month, it has been announced.
UEFA refuse to lower ticket prices for final despite Platini criticism
By Andrew Warshaw in Paris
March 21 – European football’s governing body are refusing to lower ticket prices for the Champions League final at Wembley despite its President Michel Platini admitting they were too expensive.
South Africa replace Libya as African Youth Championship hosts
By David Gold
March 19 – The 2011 CAF African Youth Championship will be hosted by South Africa after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed the switch from war-torn Libya.