Nigeria to campaign against Russia World Cup bid after racism allegations
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
September 4 - Nigeria are to actively campaign against Russia's bid to be awarded the 2018 World Cup following the alleged racial abuse suffered by its striker Peter Odemwingie when he played in the country for Lokomotiv Moscow.
Trinidad and Tobago still will not pay bonuses, predicts Jack
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
September 3 - Trinidad and Tobago's football officials, including FIFA vice-president Jack Warner, will refuse to accept a court judgement that they must pay the country's 2006 World Cup squad multi-million dollar bonuses they were promised, goalkeeper Kelvin Jack has predicted.
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Rose Bowl must be part of US World Cup claim officials
September 3 - A campaign has been launched by officials in Pasadena to ensure that the Rose Bowl, the venue for the 1994 World Cup final, is included in the list of stadiums if the United States is awarded the 2018 or 2022 tournament.
Syria turn to Sheffield United to help them qualify for World Cup
September 3 - Syria, currently 92nd in the FIFA world rankings, have turned to Sheffield United, who are 17th in the Npower Championship, to help them develop the sport there and to qualify for the World Cup.
Ghanian President set to launch inquiry into FA
September 3 - Ghana's President John Evans Atta Mills (pictured) has sought permission from Sepp Blatter to set-up a special enquiry to investigate how the Ghana Football Association (GFA) uses funds given it by the Government.
Exclusive: If there was incentive we would drop World Cup 2018 bid, admit USA
September 3 - The head of the United States' bid to stage the World Cup has hinted the country may be prepared to leave the field in 2018 to Europe and concentrate only on the 2022 tournament.
- Nigeria to campaign against Russia World Cup bid after racism allegations
- Rose Bowl must be part of US World Cup claim officials
- Exclusive: If there was incentive we would drop World Cup 2018 bid, admit USA
- Japan appoints Zaccheroni as 2022 World Cup ambassador
- Spain and Portugal promised positive report by FIFA inspectors
- Banner was not racist, claims Russia 2018 bid leader
- Forget Old Trafford and Anfield, Milton Keynes has the best stadium in England's 2018 World Cup bid
- FIFA inspectors travel to Portugal to continue tour
- Manchester United claim they are happy despite missing season ticket sales target
- IAAF chief Diack happy with West Ham Stadium solution
- Company who bid for West Ham interested in Olympic Stadium
- West Ham: We offer a natural and logical solution
- West Ham ready to launch formal bid for Olympic Stadium
- Arsenal launch Barcelona-style membership scheme
- Exclusive: Coe delighted with West Ham pledge to keep track
- Exclusive: World Cup windfall for Liverpool
- Ghanian President set to launch inquiry into FA
- Syria turn to Sheffield United to help them qualify for World Cup
- Trinidad and Tobago still will not pay bonuses, predicts Jack
- England renew kit deal with Umbro until 2018 World Cup
- Rummenigge raises old question of compensation for injured players
- Manchester City buck trend as transfer spending dramatically down
- Platini claims that new rules have avoided "total anarchy"
- Bin Hammam wants to stay as head of Asia and backs Blatter
- Trinidad and Tobago ready for women's World Cup after late rush
- I hope we have put smiles on Haiti's faces says coach after Olympic silver medal
- Exclusive: FIFA budget $16 million for 2012 Olympics
- Iran coach happy to talk about football rather than clothing
- Coventry hope Olympics will help win train station approval for Ricoh Arena
- Exclusive: Blatter delighted to see Iran compete at Youth Olympic Games following hijab controversy
- Poland begin preparing for terror threat during Euro 2012
- Blatter to attend Iran girls football team opening match at Youth Olympics
- Exclusive: FIFA personnel costs soar
- Exclusive: There will be no exception for FIFA over whereabouts claim WADA
- Sepp Blatter: I've always been behind goal-line technology
- Exclusive: Top players are harming themselves with over-the-counter drugs
- Van Gaal slams IFA Board as faceless old men
- No goal-line technology until at least July 2011
- Goal-line technology not on agenda for IFAB meeting
- Scotland confirm they will back goal-line technology at IFAB meeting
- English clubs rewarded for European failure
- FIFA approve additional assistant referees for Champions League
- Financial fair play rules set to reshape Champions League
- Extra officials to be used in Champions League
- Champions League winners set for multi-million pound windfall
- AC Milan vice-president in Champions League warning to Italian clubs
- Tax break for overseas players at 2011 Wembley Champions League final
- Porto chief calls for more Champions League money
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