Martyn Ziegler

Australia Could Get Second Chance At World Cup

Australia Could Get Second Chance At World Cup

FIFA president Sepp Blatter refused to rule out a re-run of the 2022 World Cup bid vote if bribery allegations are proven after announcing that the whistleblower at the centre of the claims has agreed to go to FIFA to give evidence in person. 20 May 2011
No Easy Decision for FA

No Easy Decision for FA

The Football Association's board will today be urged to abstain in next month's FIFA presidential election. 19 May 2011
FIFA To Quiz Qatar Leak - Blatter

FIFA To Quiz Qatar Leak - Blatter

THE WHISTLEBLOWER at the centre of World Cup bid bribery allegations has agreed to come to FIFA to give evidence in person, Sepp Blatter said today. 19 May 2011
Media Boss Quits FA Post

Media Boss Quits FA Post

The Football Association's communications director Julian Eccles has quit his position with immediate effect. 17 May 2011
Africa Throws Support Behind Blatter

Africa Throws Support Behind Blatter

Sepp Blatter's chances of being re-elected FIFA president were given another significant boost today with a declaration of support from Africa. 17 May 2011
Qatar 'Fixer' Worked for FIFA

Qatar 'Fixer' Worked for FIFA

The man alleged to have been the fixer for Qatar 2022's World Cup bid worked for FIFA for more than six years, it has been revealed. 14 May 2011
Evidence Hard to Come By After Triesman Claims

Evidence Hard to Come By After Triesman Claims

The inquiry into Lord Triesman's allegations of World Cup corruption will struggle to find corroboration of the claims against three of the four FIFA members named by the former Football Association chairman, it can be disclosed. 14 May 2011
Dingemans Digests Dealings

Dingemans Digests Dealings

The Football Association have commissioned an independent review by a leading barrister of Lord Triesman's claims of misconduct by four FIFA members during England's 2018 World Cup bid campaign. 13 May 2011
League and Cup Climax Could Clash Again

League and Cup Climax Could Clash Again

The controversial fixture scheduling that will see the FA Cup final and the likely Premier League title decider both take place on Saturday could be repeated next season. 13 May 2011
Qatar's Alleged WC Fixer Named

Qatar's Alleged WC Fixer Named

THE MAN alleged to be the 'fixer' of deals between Qatar 2022 and FIFA's African members was a businessman named Amadou Diallo - a close friend of Qatari AFC chief Mohamed Bin Hammam. 12 May 2011
Fifa Call for Bribes Evidence

Fifa Call for Bribes Evidence

FIFA's leaders today expressed "extreme concern" at the latest allegations of World Cup bidding corruption and have asked the Football Association to provide a full report of the claims. 12 May 2011
MBH Denies Qatar Bribe Claims

MBH Denies Qatar Bribe Claims

MOHAMED Bin Hammam, the FIFA presidential candidate who secured the 2022 World Cup for Qatar, today denied claims the country paid bribes for votes. 12 May 2011
The Fifa Names In the Frame

The Fifa Names In the Frame

No fewer than eight of the 24 members of FIFA's executive committee have been accused of acting improperly, and in some cases receiving bribes, in relation to the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids. These are the allegations: 11 May 2011
New Qatar Fifa Bribe Claims

New Qatar Fifa Bribe Claims

NEW allegations that two FIFA executive committee members were paid $1.5million to vote for Qatar's 2022 World Cup bid emerged today. 10 May 2011
FA Chiefs Reconsider Africa Football Funding

FA Chiefs Reconsider Africa Football Funding

Football Association chiefs are considering whether to axe funding to three of Africa's poorest countries after a review of overseas projects following England's failed 2018 World Cup bid. 10 May 2011
Ancelotti: Future Is Out of My Hands

Ancelotti: Future Is Out of My Hands

CARLO Ancelotti today admitted his future at Chelsea is hanging in the balance after Manchester United all but clinched the Premier League title. 9 May 2011
Prince Denies Wedding Offer

Prince Denies Wedding Offer

Prince William's spokesman today rejected claims by a FIFA member that he was invited to the Royal wedding as an enticement to vote for England's 2018 World Cup bid. 5 May 2011
Bates Brings Leeds Ownership 'Transparency'

Bates Brings Leeds Ownership 'Transparency'

Ken Bates has become the major shareholder of Leeds in a move that means the ownership of the club is no longer a mystery - even if the issue of who has owned them for the last six years still remains shrouded in secrecy. 4 May 2011
FIFA to Begin Goal-Line Testing

FIFA to Begin Goal-Line Testing

FIFA have announced a two-stage testing programme for goal-line technology as the pressure builds for the introduction of systems to tell referees if the ball has crossed the line. 4 May 2011
MBH Confident Over Fifa Vote

MBH Confident Over Fifa Vote

FIFA presidential challenger Mohamed Bin Hammam claims he is "well placed" in the contest against Sepp Blatter and has denied he is attempting to buy votes by increasing financial help for national associations. 29 Apr 2011
MPs Seek Premier League Contract Answers

MPs Seek Premier League Contract Answers

MPs are to write to the FA and Premier League demanding answers over contracts won by a family firm linked to Sir Dave Richards, the chairman of the league. 27 Apr 2011