Tickets on sale for African Nations Cup a week late
December 29 – Ticket sales for the 2010 African Nations Cup are running late due to logistical problems, an official said today, less than two weeks before the tournament starts in Angola.
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Angola officially opens stadiums for African Nations Cup
December 29 – Two of the four stadiums hosting the 2010 African Cup of Nations, due to open in less than two weeks, have been officially opened.
Nigerian coach complains about timing of African Nations
By Duncan Mackay
December 27 – Nigeria’s coach Shuaibu Amodu (pictured) has called for the African Cup of Nations to be moved in the football calendar so that teams have more time to prepare.
Verona stadium to undergo €40 million facelift for Euro 2016
December 24 – Verona have received the go-ahead for a €40 million (£36 million) facelift of their Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi, which is scheduled to be part of Italy’s bid to host Euro 2016, it has been announced.
Turkey launch billion pound Euro 2016 bid
By Duncan Mackay
December 23 – Turkey would bring a passion and spirit to Euro 2016 missing from the 2008 tournament, Sports Minister Faruk Nafiz Özak (pictured) claimed as the country officially launched its €1.75 billion (£1.5 billion) campaign today.
Government boost for Italy Euro 2016 bid
By Duncan Mackay
December 23 - The Government is set to give Italy’s bid to host the 2016 European Championships €25 million (£22 million) but have warned that local authorities must bankroll the rest of the money needed to upgrade the country’s stadiums in time for the tournament if the campaign is successful.
Blanc calls for new Bordeaux stadium for Euro 2016
December 21 – Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc (pictured) has called for a new stadium to be built for the French champions as part of France’s bid to host the 2016 European Championships.
African Nations Cup tickets to go on sale
December 17 – Tickets for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Angola next month will go on sale from next week at branches of the African Investment Bank (BAI) in the four host cities, it was announced today.
Angola will be ready for African Nations Cup promise Government
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December 15 – Angolan officials have dismissed fears that the country will not be ready to host the African Nations Cup, which is due to kick-off on January 10.
Platini unveils Euro 2012 logo and slogan
By Duncan Mackay
December 14 – UEFA President Michel Platini (pictured) unveiled the official logo and slogan to be used at Euro 2012 in Kiev today.
Platini confirms Ukraine venues for Euro 2012
By Duncan Mackay
December 11 – UEFA President Michel Platini (pictured) today ratified the four Ukrainian cities chosen to host the 2012 European championships with the final to take place in Kiev.
Sweden and Norway Euro 2016 bid hit by lack of Government funds
By Duncan Mackay
December 10 – Sweden and Norway are set to drop plans to submit a joint bid to host the 2016 European Championships after the two countries Governments refused to support it financially.
Ukraine confident UEFA will approve Euro 2012 venues
By Duncan Mackay
December 7 – Ukraine and Poland, co-hosts of the 2012 European Championship, have said that they are confident that UEFA will accept the four Ukrainian cities put forward to host matches.
Women’s World Cup to be bigger in 2015
December 5 – The women’s World Cup will expand its field from 16 to 24 teams for the 2015 tournament, FIFA has announced.
Way cleared for Messi and Rooney at play in London 2012
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By Duncan Mackay
December 3 – Players like Lionel Messi and Wayne Rooney (pictured) will be eligible to play at London 2012 after FIFA today decided to retain its current under-23 status plus three over-age players at the Olympics.