Football
Canberra plans for new multi-event stadium
The ACT (Australian Capital Territory) government reportedly plans to build a new undercover stadium in Canberra by 2020, to host multiple events including rugby union and football matches.
Hearts hit with 15-point deduction after entering administration
Scottish Premier League (SPL) club Hearts will be docked 15 points at the beginning of next season after entering administration, with accountancy firm BDO now taking over the club’s financial affairs.
Valcke backs Blatter to continue as FIFA president
FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has offered his backing to outgoing president Sepp Blatter, if the latter decides to backtrack on his departure and run for another term.
Russia reveals 2018 World Cup spending plans
Further details have emerged over how Russia will spend its 664.1 billion rubles ($20.75 billion) 2018 FIFA World Cup budget.
Fans to meet Scudamore over ticket prices
English Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has reportedly offered to meet protesting supporters to discuss the cost of ticket prices at football matches.
Flamengo to decide on Maracana return
Brazilian footballing giant Flamengo has been strongly linked with a return to Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium, but insists that any decisions will be not be rushed.
Adidas targets record €2bn in football sales
Adidas has announced that it expects to achieve a record €2 billion in sales from football products in 2014.
Maradona wins gaming court case
Diego Maradona has been awarded compensation from two Chinese firms after his name featured in an online game, Hot-Blooded Soccer, without the former footballing star’s permission.
Dave Richards linked with Championship role
Outgoing English Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards has been linked with the chairmanship at Championship side Leicester City.
Hearts set for 15-point deduction
Scottish Premier League (SPL) team Heart of Midlothian has confirmed its intention to go into administration, and is likely to face a 15 point deduction for the 2013/14 season.
Bale files application for heart celebration trademark
Tottenham Hotspur football star Gareth Bale has filed an application to the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) to trademark his famous goal celebration hand gesture.
Liverpool reveals new chief financial officer
English Premier League club Liverpool has appointed Andy Hughes as its new chief financial officer. Hughes will join the club on July 8, 2013.
Demonstrations at Confederations Cup over World Cup costs
The build-up to the opening match of the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brasilia this weekend witnessed protests about the costs of Brazil staging of the 2014 World Cup.
Chelsea makes Granovskaia’s senior adviser position official
English Premier League team Chelsea has formalised Marina Granovskaia's role as senior adviser to the football club’s owner Roman Abramovich.
Chips becomes new Arsenal chairman
John “Chips” Keswick has replaced Peter Hill-Wood to become the new chairman of English Premier League football club Arsenal.
Nantes’ transfer ban temporarily overturned
French Ligue 1 football club Nantes has had its transfer ban overturned by a Swiss court.
2018 World Cup to cost Russia more than $20 billion
Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev has revealed that hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup will cost over $20.65 billion, more than double of what president Vladimir Putin predicted back in 2010.
Blatter insists Brazil stadiums are ready
FIFA president Sepp Blatter is confident Brazil’s stadiums are ready for this year's Confederations Cup, which kicks off tomorrow.