Martyn Ziegler

FIFA Chief Seeks Solution to UK Team Row

FIFA Chief Seeks Solution to UK Team Row

Britain's new FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce has admitted that top young players such as Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey will have the legal right to be considered for the British Olympic team at the London 2012 Games. 25 Mar 2011
Platini 'a Fan' of English Game Despite Disputes

Platini 'a Fan' of English Game Despite Disputes

Michel Platini claims that UEFA's frequent clashes with the Premier League have been because the top flight "want everything, all the time" - but insists he is a big fan of English football. 24 Mar 2011
Premier League Make a Stand to Retain Seating

Premier League Make a Stand to Retain Seating

The Premier League will oppose moves to reintroduce standing areas at top-flight matches. 24 Mar 2011
Platini to Drive Home Financial Warning

Platini to Drive Home Financial Warning

UEFA president Michel Platini is to write to all European clubs urging them to curb spending excesses. 23 Mar 2011
UEFA to Control England TV Rights

UEFA to Control England TV Rights

The Football Association have agreed to sign over their television rights for England's international qualifiers for UEFA to sell. 23 Mar 2011
United Owners Report Loss

United Owners Report Loss

Manchester United's owners made a £108.9million loss last year, according to their accounts. 23 Mar 2011
Platini Pledge on Football Violence

Platini Pledge on Football Violence

Michel Platini highlighted sectarianism at Old Firm derbies as he pledged to tackle violence and illegal betting in his next four years as UEFA president. 23 Mar 2011
Blatter 'to Stand Down In 2015'

Blatter 'to Stand Down In 2015'

SEPP Blatter will make way for a successor as FIFA president in four years' time if he is re-elected in June, he announced today. 23 Mar 2011
UEFA Stand By Ticket Pricing

UEFA Stand By Ticket Pricing

UEFA today ruled out any change to the ticket prices for the Champions League final at Wembley in May despite Michel Platini admitting they were too expensive. 22 Mar 2011
MBH: Time For Blatter To Go

MBH: Time For Blatter To Go

FIFA presidential challenger Mohamed Bin Hammam football development has come to a virtual standstill and that it is time for Sepp Blatter to stand down after 13 years as football's most powerful man. 22 Mar 2011
Ancelotti Dreams of Wembley Glory

Ancelotti Dreams of Wembley Glory

Carlo Ancelotti insists Chelsea are not obsessed by winning the Champions League - but just dream of doing so. 19 Mar 2011
Beckenbauer Fears for Fifa Unity

Beckenbauer Fears for Fifa Unity

Franz Beckenbauer has warned that the FIFA presidential election battle could split the world governing body apart. 19 Mar 2011
Bin Hammam Reveals Fifa Plans

Bin Hammam Reveals Fifa Plans

Mohamed Bin Hammam will offer national associations significant financial incentives to support his challenge to Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency. 19 Mar 2011
Jordan to Miss Last-Eight Tie

Jordan to Miss Last-Eight Tie

Tottenham will have assistant manager Joe Jordan banned for their first foray into the Champions League quarter-finals. 18 Mar 2011
Bin Hammam Expected to Run for Fifa Presidency

Bin Hammam Expected to Run for Fifa Presidency

Asian football chief Mohamed Bin Hammam will tomorrow announce he is to challenge Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency. 18 Mar 2011
Leeds Chief Defends Club Ownership Structure

Leeds Chief Defends Club Ownership Structure

The chief executive of Leeds United today told MPs he has no knowledge of the people behind the "mysterious trust" that owns the club - and that chairman Ken Bates does not know either. 16 Mar 2011
Bin Hammam To Reveal Intentions

Bin Hammam To Reveal Intentions

ASIAN football chief Mohamed Bin Hammam will announce on Friday whether he will challenge Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency. 15 Mar 2011
Fifa Charge Six In Match-Fixing Investigation

Fifa Charge Six In Match-Fixing Investigation

FIFA have brought charges against six match officials involved in alleged match-fixing at an international friendly exhibition tournament. 11 Mar 2011
Bin Hammam Welcomes FA Backing

Bin Hammam Welcomes FA Backing

Asian football supremo Mohamed Bin Hammam has welcomed support from key figures inside the FA as he dropped another hint that he may challenge Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency. 11 Mar 2011
Gunners Duo Charged Over Barca Game

Gunners Duo Charged Over Barca Game

Arsene Wenger and Samir Nasri have both been charged by UEFA for comments made to referee Massimo Busacca after last night's controversial Champions League defeat at Barcelona. 10 Mar 2011
FA Would Back Credible Blatter Challenger

FA Would Back Credible Blatter Challenger

The Football Association would support any credible challenger to FIFA president Sepp Blatter in June's election, senior figures within the organisation have disclosed. 8 Mar 2011