Football
Chechen businessman to acquire Beitar stake
Chechen businessman Tamir Medzhidov is set to acquire a 25% stake of Beitar Jerusalem, one of Israel’s biggest clubs, according to RIA Novosti.
Zaha Hadid to design Al Wakrah Stadium
UK-based architect Zaha Hadid has been selected to design the Al Wakrah Stadium in Qatar, a host venue for games at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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I-League football clubs boycott new IMG Reliance tournament
The Indian Professional Football Clubs Association (IPFCA) has boycotted the proposed tournament to be organised by IMG Reliance and hit out against the All India Football Federation (AIFF)’s move to restructure its I-League.
Valencia appoints Salvo as new president
Spanish football club Valencia has elected Amadeo Salvo as its new president, following the La Liga giant’s financial troubles.
Premier League revenues hit £2.4bn
English Premier League clubs have increased its revenues to a total of £2.4 billion in 2011/12, more than any league in Europe, according to Deloitte.
FIFA head Blatter defends age limit delay
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has defended the football governing body’s executive committee decision to delay proposals of age limits for members, following last week’s Congress in Mauritius.
Dutch FA announces Hawk-Eye trial
The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has announced trial runs of Hawk-Eye goal-line technology for two years.
Mauritian football head takes leave amid match-fixing allegations
Mauritius Football Association (MFA) president Dinnanathlall Persunnoo has taken a leave of absence following investigations into match-fixing allegations against him.
Rebranding the Monster – how Gazprom is changing its image through sponsorship
Russian gas giant, Gazprom has an image problem that it hopes sponsorship of football will help overcome. Its approach is a case study in using soft branding initiatives to spread its influence
Tottenham’s Townsend handed four-month ban
Tottenham Hotspur footballer Andros Townsend has been handed a four-month ban and £18,000 fine, following an independent regulatory commission hearing into breaching betting regulations.
Malaga makes its appeal to CAS
Spanish club Malaga has made its case at The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to overturn a UEFA ban from next season's Europa League for unpaid debts.
UAE to join China in Italian Super Cup hosting bid – report
The United Arab Emirates is reportedly planning to bid for this year’s Italian Super Cup against rival bidding hosts China.
CAS rejects Nantes-Bangoura’s appeal
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected French club Nantes and its player Ismael Bangoura’s appeal over a transfer dispute.
FIFA approves anti-discrimination policy
FIFA member associations have approved the anti-racism and discrimination resolutions proposed by the football governing body’s newly-formed task force during its Congress held in Mauritius.
Beckham “excited” by Miami franchise prospects
David Beckham has stepped up his efforts to invest in a Major League Soccer (MLS) team after meeting with key political leaders in Miami.
Inter president to sell stake in club to Thohir – report
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti is reportedly prepared to sell a stake in the Serie A club to Indonesian billionaire Erick Thohir, according to Italian media.
Berlin and Munich submit Euro 2020 bids to German FA
The German Football Association (DFB) has announced that it has received bids from Berlin and Munich for consideration to be host cities of UEFA Euro 2020.