Football
Feyenoord gains stadium support from Dutch FA
The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has backed top-flight club Feyenoord’s proposal to develop a new stadium, stating that it will allow more national team games to be played in Rotterdam and could be utilised in a potential bid to host UEFA Euro 2020.
Administration-hit Coventry City reveals four club bidders
Coventry City administrator Paul Appleton has revealed that four bids have been made for the English League One football club.
Laporta seeking Barcelona presidential return
Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta has signalled his intention to return to the helm of the La Liga champion when elections are held in 2016.
New Scottish football league reluctantly gets go ahead
Scottish Football League (SFL) clubs have narrowly voted in favour of a merger with the Scottish Premier League (SPL), with the SFL president calling the move a “takeover”.
Malaga banned from 2013/14 Europa League
Malaga has been excluded from the 2013/14 Europa League after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Tuesday rejected the Spanish club’s appeal against a UEFA ban from its competitions.
FIFA gives rioting Turkey go ahead for U20 World Cup
FIFA has announced that the Under-20 World Cup in Turkey will still take place this month, despite ongoing anti-government protests in the country.
Former United director slams FA disciplinary system
Former Manchester United director Maurice Watkins has voiced his concerns over the English Football Association’s disciplinary system.
Brazilian sports minister rejects stadium criticism
Brazil’s sports minister has rejected criticisms of the country’s preparations for this month’s hosting of the FIFA Confederations Cup.
Fenerbahce charged by UEFA over match-fixing
Turkish footballing giant Fenerbahce and five unnamed officials have been charged by UEFA in relation to a match-fixing case that dates back to 2011.
Coventry City to play at Ricoh Arena for free next season
The directors of Arena Coventry Limited (ACL) have announced that Coventry City will play at the Ricoh Arena for free next season.
Football referee sentenced to jail for match-fixing
Ghana FA president to speak at Soccerex
Soccerex has announced that Ghana Football Association president and Confederation of African Football (CAF) executive committee member Kwesi Nyantakyi will be speaking at the Soccerex African Forum, which takes place in Durban, from October 1-2.
United given lion’s share of Community Shield seats
Manchester United has been given more than double of the ticket allocation for this year’s Community Shield fixture at Wembley Stadium than opponents Wigan Athletic.
Malaga president “determined to continue”
Malaga vice-president Moayad Shatat has moved to reiterate Sheikh Abdullah Al-Thani’s commitment to the La Liga club amid renewed speculation regarding the Qatari’s ownership.
Putin signs off 2018 World Cup law
Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed off a law granting powers to FIFA to stop commerce in areas around venues for the event.
UEFA’s Infantino backs winter 2022 World Cup
UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino has today added pressure on FIFA’s decision to host football’s 2022 World Cup in the Qatari summer.
Egyptian club calls on FIFA for age limit overrule
Egyptian club Zamalek has urged its national football association to file a complaint with FIFA about board member age restrictions imposed by its government.
Anfield to start expansion this summer
Liverpool’s managing director Ian Ayre expects the English Premier League club’s Anfield stadium to begin redevelopment this summer.