Lengthy jail sentences for Chinese soccer cheats

Chinese authorities aren’t fooling around when it comes to punishing those who fix soccer games. While some countries give out shorter sentences for murder, China sentenced a former member of its soccer association on Feb. 18 to 12 years behind bars for taking bribes and fixing the outcome of games. Yang Yimin, who is a [...]

Uzbekistan FA and players sanctioned by FIFA Disciplinary Committee

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee, under the chairmanship of Marcel Mathier (Switzerland), has sanctioned five Uzbekistan national team players and the Uzbekistan FA following a match played in round three of the AFC preliminary competition for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™. Having already qualified for round four, Uzbekistan hosted Tajikistan in a qualifying match at the Pakhtakor Stadium on 15 November 2011. Between the [...]

Galveston Pirates Announce Azteca America TV Deal

Galveston Pirate Soccer Club owner and General Manager Brendan Keyes announced today the biggest deal ever for his side, that will see the National Premier Soccer League side have their matches beamed into thousands of homes around the area. “I am glad to tell Texas we have come to an agreement with AZTECA America/KYAZ 51 [...]

adidas Unveils Official Match Ball for UEFA Champions League Final

adidas presents The Finale Munich – The Official Match Ball for the UEFA Champions League Final Munich 2012 – Design Inspired by Host City Munich – Herzogenaurach / Munich – adidas is proud to reveal the Official Match Ball for the UEFA Champions League Final Munich 2012 – the adidas Finale Munich. The ball was [...]

Louis Saha interview following his stunning debut

LOUIS SAHA How do you feel after making your first start for your new team? “It feels great, it’s a dream to be part of that team to be playing fantastic football from the first minute to the last. To be in control of the game, Newcastle is a really great team but couldn’t live [...]

FC Barcelona – Guardiola reacts on defeat at Osasuna

FC Barcelona – Guardiola reflects on defeat at Osasuna Watch video here: Guardiola on defeat at Osasuna    

FIFA extends worldwide sanction to 26 football participants

The prevalence of match-fixing around the globe means that currently there are up to 50 active national investigations. In accordance with article 136 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, in the case of serious infringements, including unlawfully influencing match results, member associations, confederations and other organising sports bodies are obligated to contact FIFA to request the [...]

Business: Columbus Crew nets regional economic benefits

Study shows team, Crew Stadium spark cash flow COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew and Crew Stadium have generated more than $384 million in direct spending, both within and outside of the iconic stadium, helping to create hundreds of area jobs and produce millions in tax revenue.   These and other significant financial indicators that benefit [...]

Tragedy in Port Said – FIFA provides financial support

FIFA has decided to donate financial aid of $250,000 USD to the families of the victims of last week’s tragedy in Port Said (Egypt) following the football match between Al Masry and Al Ahly. This sum will be paid into the charity account opened by Al Ahly last Sunday. “I stated after the tragedy that this [...]

SIR BOBBY CHARLTON UNABLE TO RECEIVE AWARD

LONDON – Sir Bobby Charlton was unable to receive the Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award in person at the Laureus World Sports Awards in London this evening. Sir Bobby felt unwell on Sunday and returned to Manchester earlier today for minor surgery. Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said ‘Sir Bobby is fine, but it was [...]

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