Martyn Ziegler

Sponsorship Boost Eases United Revenue Drop

Sponsorship Boost Eases United Revenue Drop

A surge in Manchester United's commercial revenues helped cushion the blow of a drop in matchday and media income due to the club's failure to progress in the Champions League and FA Cup last season. 18 May 2012
Uefa Announce New Euro 2020 Bid Process

Uefa Announce New Euro 2020 Bid Process

UEFA have confirmed that countries will still be able to bid for Euro 2020 - even if they did not declare an interest before yesterday's deadline. 17 May 2012
Scotland, Wales and Republic Begin Euro Bid

Scotland, Wales and Republic Begin Euro Bid

Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have formally declared an interest in hosting Euro 2020. 16 May 2012
Barton Faces Lengthy Ban

Barton Faces Lengthy Ban

Joey Barton could start next season with a 10-match ban - or even longer - after the Football Association charged him with two acts of violent conduct following his sending-off in QPR's defeat by Manchester City. 15 May 2012
Scotland and Wales Considering Euro 2020 Host Bid

Scotland and Wales Considering Euro 2020 Host Bid

Scotland and Wales are considering a dramatic late bid to host Euro 2020, possibly involving the Republic of Ireland as well. 15 May 2012
Barton Charged By FA

Barton Charged By FA

Joey Barton is facing the threat of a 10-match ban - or even longer - after the Football Association charged him with two acts of violent conduct following his sending off in QPR's defeat by Manchester City. 15 May 2012
Scotland and Wales Consider Euro 2020 Bid

Scotland and Wales Consider Euro 2020 Bid

Scotland and Wales are considering a dramatic late bid to host Euro 2020, possibly involving the Republic of Ireland as well. 15 May 2012
Mancini Mind Games Help City's Title Push

Mancini Mind Games Help City's Title Push

Yaya Toure has revealed that Roberto Mancini's claims last month that Manchester City had no chance of winning the Premier League were indeed mind games - in the dressing room the City boss made a stirring speech telling the players that they would still emerge triumphant. 11 May 2012
United Restrict Over-Age Olympic Call-Ups

United Restrict Over-Age Olympic Call-Ups

Manchester United have told the FA Stuart Pearce cannot select any of their over-age players for the British Olympic team apart from Ryan Giggs, it can be disclosed. 11 May 2012
Venky's Refute Sale Suggestions

Venky's Refute Sale Suggestions

Blackburn's co-owner has insisted the club is not for sale despite their relegation from the Premier League. 11 May 2012
Premier League Rule Out Blackburn Investigation

Premier League Rule Out Blackburn Investigation

The Premier League have dismissed an MP's calls for an investigation into Venky's takeover of Blackburn and say they are confident the club will remain financially sustainable despite relegation. 11 May 2012
Uefa Stand Firm Over Yellow Cards

Uefa Stand Firm Over Yellow Cards

UEFA will not change their rules on yellow cards for the Champions League for at least three years despite six players being suspended for the Chelsea v Bayern Munich final after being cautioned in the semi-finals. 3 May 2012
D-Day Looms for Bin Hammam

D-Day Looms for Bin Hammam

Mohamed Bin Hammam will make his final bid to overturn his lifetime FIFA ban for bribery tomorrow. 18 Apr 2012
FA Reiterate Calls for Goal-Line Technology

FA Reiterate Calls for Goal-Line Technology

The Football Association have stressed their desire to see goal-line technology introduced as soon as possible following Chelsea's 'ghost goal' against Tottenham in the FA Cup semi-final. 17 Apr 2012
EPL and Uefa Clash Over Fixtures

EPL and Uefa Clash Over Fixtures

The Premier League have clashed with UEFA over an agreement by European leagues not to play domestic club matches on the same nights as Champions League games. 5 Apr 2012
Blatter Sadness Over Somalia Deaths

Blatter Sadness Over Somalia Deaths

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has expressed his shock after the heads of Somalia's football federation and Olympic committee were both killed in a suicide bombing attack. 5 Apr 2012
Platini Still Waiting for FA Apology

Platini Still Waiting for FA Apology

UEFA president Michel Platini today said he has yet to receive any apology from Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards after his comments that FIFA and UEFA "stole" football from England. 23 Mar 2012
End In Sight for UK's Vice-Presidential Privilege

End In Sight for UK's Vice-Presidential Privilege

The Football Association are prepared to give up the "anachronistic" British FIFA vice-presidency as part of the reforms of the world governing body. 23 Mar 2012
Bilbao Handed Schalke Tie

Bilbao Handed Schalke Tie

Athletic Bilbao, conquerors of Manchester United, will face German side Schalke in the quarter-finals of the Europa League. 17 Mar 2012
Welsh 'Exile' Clubs Set to Be Offered Route to Europe

Welsh 'Exile' Clubs Set to Be Offered Route to Europe

Welsh 'exile' clubs such as Swansea and Cardiff are set to be given the option of qualifying for Europe via the Welsh Cup - but would have to withdraw from the FA Cup to do so. 15 Mar 2012
Abramovich Record Criticised By LMA

Abramovich Record Criticised By LMA

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has come under attack from the head of the League Managers' Association for his record of sacking managers and demand for instant success. 15 Mar 2012