Martyn Ziegler

FBI Probe World Cup Computer Hacking

FBI Probe World Cup Computer Hacking

Investigators from the FBI have interviewed officials from England's 2018 World Cup bid as part of a probe into possible computer hacking. 8 Dec 2011
Messi Targets Club World Cup Double

Messi Targets Club World Cup Double

Lionel Messi insists Barcelona can match their feat of two years ago in adding the Club World Cup to their Champions League and Primera Division titles. 7 Dec 2011
Fifa Forced to Delay Dossier Release

Fifa Forced to Delay Dossier Release

Legal action has forced FIFA to delay the publication of the ISL court file which is believed to name a number of senior football officials as having received kickbacks from the world governing body's now-defunct marketing company. 7 Dec 2011
Blatter: Progress on Goal-Line Technology

Blatter: Progress on Goal-Line Technology

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has revealed that at least two goal-line technology systems have proved themselves fast and accurate and could be in place for the 2012-13 season. 6 Dec 2011
Platini Will Pave Way for Winter World Cup

Platini Will Pave Way for Winter World Cup

UEFA president Michel Platini says he is willing to move European club competitions in order to allow the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to be played in the winter. 3 Dec 2011
Ferguson Unconcerned By Palace Defeat

Ferguson Unconcerned By Palace Defeat

Sir Alex Ferguson insists he is happy with Manchester United's form despite his side's struggle to score goals and their Carling Cup defeat to lower-league Crystal Palace in the Carling Cup. 3 Dec 2011
Ferguson Still Singing In the Wayne

Ferguson Still Singing In the Wayne

Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted he is unconcerned about Wayne Rooney's goal drought. 3 Dec 2011
Fifa Advisors Criticise Anti-Corruption Committee

Fifa Advisors Criticise Anti-Corruption Committee

FIFA's anti-corruption drive ran into stormy waters today when the world governing body's advisors Transparency International rejected a seat on the commission steering the reforms. 2 Dec 2011
Pieth Outlines Fifa Proposals

Pieth Outlines Fifa Proposals

The FIFA president will be limited to a fixed term in office in the future if proposals by the world governing body's reform chief are accepted. 1 Dec 2011
Bid Process Heads FIFA Reform Recommendations

Bid Process Heads FIFA Reform Recommendations

FIFA's new reform chief has recommended a complete overhaul of World Cup bidding, saying the current process is "a mix of corruption risk and conflict of interest concerns". 1 Dec 2011
City Spend Most on Agents

City Spend Most on Agents

Manchester City, Tottenham and Liverpool were the top-spenders on agents' fees last year as the top-flight clubs shelled out a total of £71.8million, latest figures have revealed. 1 Dec 2011
PFA to Send Depression Advice to Former Players

PFA to Send Depression Advice to Former Players

The Professional Footballers' Association are to extend the circulation of their booklet on handling depression and make it available to all 50,000 ex-professionals in the wake of Gary Speed's death. 1 Dec 2011
Kean Draws Confidence From New Deal

Kean Draws Confidence From New Deal

Blackburn manager Steve Kean says his new contract signed this week is a sign of the backing he enjoys from the club's owners. 26 Nov 2011
Fifa Medic Resistant to Drug Test Changes

Fifa Medic Resistant to Drug Test Changes

Top players should not be obliged to provide information on their whereabouts to drug testers for 365 days a year, FIFA's medical chief today insisted. 25 Nov 2011
World Cup Bid Claims: MP Asks Fraud Office to Investigate

World Cup Bid Claims: MP Asks Fraud Office to Investigate

The Serious Fraud Office have been asked to investigate allegations that FIFA members asked for money and an honour during England's bid for the 2018 World Cup. 22 Nov 2011
Blatter Resists Calls To Quit

Blatter Resists Calls To Quit

Sepp Blatter has remained defiant in the face of criticism as Prime Minister David Cameron added to pressure on the FIFA president to step down. 19 Nov 2011
UK PM Leads Criticism of Blatter Comments

UK PM Leads Criticism of Blatter Comments

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today remained defiant in the face of criticism as even Prime Minister David Cameron attacked him over his remarks about racism. 18 Nov 2011
Ferdinand Hits Back At Blatter

Ferdinand Hits Back At Blatter

Rio Ferdinand launched a direct attack on Sepp Blatter for his comments on racism as the FIFA president desperately tried to backtrack. 17 Nov 2011
Liverpool Back Suarez After Striker Charged

Liverpool Back Suarez After Striker Charged

Liverpool have vowed to stand by Luis Suarez after their striker was charged with racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra. 17 Nov 2011
FA Charge Suarez Over Evra Comments

FA Charge Suarez Over Evra Comments

LUIS Suarez was today charged with racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra following a month-long investigation by the Football Association. 17 Nov 2011
Uefa Sectarian Stance Backed By Anti-Racism Boss

Uefa Sectarian Stance Backed By Anti-Racism Boss

European football's anti-racism chief insists UEFA have been right to target sectarian chanting by Old Firm fans and treat it in the same way as racist abuse - because the issue has not been tackled domestically. 15 Nov 2011