World Cup-winning captain Deschamps succeeds Blanc as France coach
By David Gold
July 9 – Didier Deschamps has been confirmed as the new coach of the French national team, taking over from Laurent Blanc.
Mancini tipped as new Russia coach
By Andrew Warshaw
July 9 – Reports from Russia and Italy say Roberto Mancini could quit his role as manager of Manchester City to take over the Russian national team on a six-year contract that would cover the period of the country hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Platini will learn to embrace goal-line technology, insists Blatter
By Andrew Warshaw
July 9 – FIFA President Sepp Blatter believes his counterpart at UEFA, Michel Platini, will finally see the light and embrace goal-line technology.
Terry in the dock over Ferdinand racism charge
By Andrew Warshaw
July 9 – England defender John Terry, watched by millions of fans at the European Championship finals, is due to stand trial today accused of racially abusing a fellow professional last season.
Webb tight-lipped over plans for possible new tournament for North and South America
By Andrew Warshaw
July 8 – The new President of CONCACAF, Jeffrey Webb, is remaining coy over details of a possible joint tournament with CONMEBOL in 2016 that would pit together North and South America.
Giggs to captain Team GB at London 2012
By Andrew Warshaw
July 8 – Ryan Giggs, who retired from international football five years ago, will captain Team GB at London 2012, it was announced today.
Former Israeli Minister takes over Hapoel Tel Aviv
By David Gold
July 7 – A former Israeli Health and Justice Minister, Haim Ramon, has taken over Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Besiktas’ misery continues as CAS uphold Europa League ban
By Andrew Warshaw
July 6 – The Court of Arbritation for Sport (CAS) has dismissed an appeal by 13-time Turkish champions Besiktas against their exclusion from next season’s Europa League.
Mutko slams relaxed RFU rules on foreign players
By David Gold
July 6 – Vitaly Mutko, Russia’s Sports Minister, has hit out at the “irresponsible” decision to relax the rules over how many foreign players can play in the country’s Premier League.
Double Olympic rowing champion Williams to join Ipswich Town fitness staff
By Mike Rowbottom
July 6 – Steve Williams, the double Olympic rowing gold medallist, will be helping to improve the fitness of Ipswich Town players next season as they push for a place in the English Premier League.
Seedorf signs with Botafogo and becomes Brazil’s biggest earning foreign footballer
By David Gold
July 6 – Clarence Seedorf has become the highest paid foreigner in Brazilian football after signing for Rio de Janeiro outfit Botafogo.
Beckham faces one-match ban after confrontational behaviour
By David Gold
July 6 – A disappointing period for David Beckham has continued after he was banned by Major League Soccer (MLS) for one match after provoking a brawl during a league game.
De Bohun named as new head of Hyundai A-League
By David Gold
July 6 – Damien de Bohun has been appointed as the new head of the Hyundai A-League, taking on the role vacated by Lyall Gorman.
Menezes names talented Brazil squad for the London 2012 Olympics
By David Gold
July 6 – Brazil’s coach Mano Menezes has named Thiago Silva, Hulk and Marcelo as his overage players in his squad for this summer’s London 2012 Olympic Games.
Russia 2018 learns from Euro 2012 and says “nothing is impossible” for the World Cup
By David Gold
July 6 – Russia 2018 has been learning from Ukraine and Poland’s ultimately successful hosting of this year’s UEFA European Championship.