Transparency Is a Road Not Yet Traveled by FIFA
As for dealing with recent scandals bedeviling FIFA, the governing body of world soccer, its president, Sepp Blatter, on Friday offered no clear solutions, but more committees to study the problems.
Real Madrid refuse to turn off BBC as pressure builds to.
The BBC is not what it used to be and the league has switched over to the other side. Bale. The front cover of the pro-Real Madrid sports daily AS lead on a photo of the ball hitting the net, beyond Iker Casillass hand. ���There��.
ITV preparing bid to win Premier League highlights contract.
Andy Townsend and Adrian Chiles are part of ITVs current squad of football presenters.. The BBC recently underlined its commitment to football by winning the rights to live FA Cup coverage in a joint deal with BT Sport.
BT Sport hoping to sign Gary Lineker to front Champions.
BT Sport hopes to sign Gary Lineker for its live Champions League coverage next season while he would continue presenting Match of the Day for the BBC.. Meanwhile BT Sport, Sky Sports and the Discovery Channel are going head to head for the live rights to Premier League football, with the result expected within the next fortnight. There are seven packages on offer for a total of 168 live matches per season, 14 more than under the current deal. One of the��.
Figo Backs FIFA Presidential TV Debate Proposal
FIFA presidential candidate Luis Figo is willing to take part in a live televised date with his three rivals, the former Portugal forward said on Monday.
Kenwyne Jones goal was his 14th of the season, with the other 13 all for.
Substitute Kenwyne Jones struck on his Bournemouth debut to salvage a point away to Ipswich Town. The striker, on loan from Cardiff, had been on for just over three minutes when he headed in from a corner. Freddie Sears had put the home side ahead .
Bhutan and Nepal Kick Off Qualifying Hike to Russia 2018
The long road to Russia 2018 kicks off in the outposts of Asia on Thursday with the worlds worst international team, Bhutan, making their World Cup qualifying debut and eyeing a first win of any sorts since 2008.
Push Notifications for Football teams in BBC Sport app
We know how people are keen to keep in touch with the action while on the move ��� for example, at weekends as much 71% of total BBC Sport traffic comes from non-desktop browsing with football being a big driver of this,��.
Politicians Fume After Premier League Chiefs Wage Remarks
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore was criticised on Wednesday for saying he saw no problem with clubs paying staff the minimum wage after the league sold its British TV rights for 5.1 billion pounds ($7.80 billion).
Raheem Sterling explains why Liverpool talks are on hold
Home �� Sport �� Football; Im not money-grabbing! Raheem Sterling. In an interview with the BBC, Sterling appeared to offer what could be perceived, on the one hand, as a warning to Liverpool to build a team to compete for trophies, or he was simply making potential suitors aware he is unsure of his future. Its not about the money at all,. I dont want to be perceived as a money-grabbing 20-year-old, Im just a kid that loves playing football. Thats how it has been��.
Messi, Messi, Messi and, Again, Messi
Lionel Messis four goals for Barcelona against Arsenal in the Champions League showed why he is transcending his own game.
Manchester City Ends Chelseas 37-Game Run
Manchester City moved up to fourth place in the English Premier League after its victory at Chelsea on Saturday.
BBC Sport promotes context-free political statements | BBC.
Visitors to the BBC News websites Middle East page on January 12th found an article by BBC Sport. The article (Palestine lose 4-0 to Japan in first Asian Cup match) did not however confine itself to the topic of football.
Spanish newspaper Marca attacks BBC over accusations in.
The Spanish newspaper Marca has issued a scathing attack on the BBC in reference to a recent article about Gareth Bale, claiming the British broadcasters comments were wholly unfounded and unjust. Carlo Ancelotti targets more improvements before El Cl��sico. Gareth Bale scored both goals for Real Madrid in Sundays 2-0 win over Levante, ending a nine-match run without a goal. Photograph: Andrea Comas/Reuters. Guardian sport. Monday 16 March 2015��.
Football agent rule changes could leave young players exploited
The deregulation means someone with an impeccable reputation can now pay ��500 to register with the Football Association as an intermediary. The obvious problem would be exploitation, Seligman told BBC Sport. If youre a 16- or 17-year-old lad.
North Korean Gives the Games a Dramatic Lift
. The North Korean team in London is small, but the hermetically sealed Stalinist state is no lightweight when it comes to Olympic drama.
WSL 1: Sneaky Notts County Ladies free-kick baffles Arsenal Ladies
Laura Bassett appeared to begin to argue with Alex Greenwood as she approached to take the free-kick, before the ball was worked out for White to send a curling effort into the bottom corner from 18 yards. Thankfully it came off, White told BBC Radio .
For Havelange, a Reckoning Long Delayed
The influence of João Havelange, who served in the International Olympic Committee for 48 years and led FIFA for 24, will be felt long after his resignation.
Gossip column: Sterling, Oscar, Hummels, Toure, Pelle, Pogba
(Independent). Burnley defender Michael Duff expects manager Sean Dyche to one day be in charge of the England national team. (Daily Star). Hull City have informed the Football Association of a new bid to change the clubs name to Hull Tigers. (Guardian).
Corruption Inquiry Leads FIFA to Bar Two More Officials
FIFA’s corruption scandal continued to widen but an ethics panel found no wrongdoing by FIFA president Sepp Blatter.. FIFAs corruption scandal widens with the suspensions of top officials Jack Warner of Trinidad and Tobago and Mohamed bin Hammam of Qatar; an ethics panel finds no wrongdoing by FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
Raheem Sterling: Every player has his price, says Jose Mourinho
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says every player has a price after being asked about Raheem Sterlings contract wrangle at Liverpool. The Portuguese said he understood the stance of Reds boss Brendan Rodgers, who said Sterling would not be sold.
Wednesdays Scottish gossip
Meanwhile, SFA chief executive Stewart Regan has told Brora Rangers the time for debating the pyramid play-off system was two years ago, after the Highland League champions said they did not want to be promoted to the Scottish Professional Football .
Man Utd: Marouane Fellaini cant be dropped - Louis Van Gaal
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini is in such good form that he cannot be dropped, says manager Louis van Gaal. The 27-year-old, a ��27.5m signing from Everton in 2013, was jeered by some United fans during pre-season. He has started the .
After 44 Years, England Wonders if Its Time Is Now
If England’s soccer team was as entertaining on the field as it has been in the tabloid bedroom farces, it might have won five or six World Cups, not just one.
Dion Dublin named as new presenter for BBCs Homes Under
Dion Dublin. The former Manchester United striker Dion Dublin has been unveiled as a new presenter for the BBCs Homes Under the Hammer Photograph: John Phillips/PA. Guardian sport. Wednesday 25 March 2015 09.01��.
Burnleys Sean Dyche could manage England - Michael Duff
Burnley boss Sean Dyche could manage England in the future, says Clarets defender Michael Duff. Dyche, 43 and Burnley manager since October 2012, led them to promotion to the Premier League last season. Asked if Dyche could manage the national .
Fridays Scottish gossip
Brora Rangers backer Ben Mackay claims northern clubs were bullied into accepting Scottish footballs new pyramid system as the first play-off between the Lowland and Highland Leagues approaches, with the winner due to play-off against the bottom side.
Deadline Day: BBC Sport Hire Computer Game Expert To.
Deadline Day: BBC Sport Hire Computer Game Expert To Provide Football Manager-Based Analysis Of Transfer Rumours. These are literally the applied opinions of a man who just plays a lot of Football Manager���
Gossip column: Sterling, Lukaku, Hummels, Depay, Dybala, Phillips
. be a target for West Brom in the summer if QPR are relegated. (Daily Mirror). Romelu Lukakus new agent claims the Belgium striker should not have joined Everton last summer and that the 21-year-old will eventually sign for one of European football.
Referees Chief Riley Calls for Video Technology
Video technology should be introduced to English football to help referees avoid errors after West Bromwich Albion defender Gareth McAuley was sent off in a case of mistaken identity on Saturday, referees chief Mike Riley said.
BBC Sport app makes its Windows Phone debut for.
The BBC has launched a number of apps for Windows Phone in the past such as iPlayer, but the British broadcaster is back with a new entry. BBC Sport is now available in the Windows Phone Store, offering users a way to��.
F.A. Official Names Names, but Only After Playing Along
There was a strong stench of foul play when FIFA awarded the hosting rights of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and Qatar six months ago. Several reports of corruption and bribery within the sport’s world governing body preceded the final voting process, calling into question the integrity of the organization and way in which it operates. And the final decision only served to heighten suspicions.. Charges of corruption by the former president of England’s Football Association have added a new chapter in the continuing story of corruption inside FIFA’s World Cup bidding process.
For FIFA Executives, Luxury and Favors
Despite a series of allegations of corruption, the 24-man executive committee of soccer’s governing body retains a culture of favors and perks, if not outright bribery.. Ethics investigation into Mohamed bin Hammam of Qatar, a top executive with FIFA, spotlights the power and culture of the elite organization that governs global soccer.
Gareth Bale Man Utd Snub For Real Madrid From.
Bale, who has struck 28 goals in 58 appearances for Los Blancos, was also wanted by the Red Devils as he let a late Spurs charge for a Champions League finish under Andre Villas-Boas, but speaking to BBC Sport, the 25-year-old admitted that the opportunity to work with current Ballon dOr holder Ronaldo helped him to reject a switch to Old Trafford. Bale said: I think Cristiano. If you dont want to be the worlds best you probably shouldnt be playing football.��.
Prince Ali Says Candidates Have Duty to Take Part in Debate
FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan believes he and his three rivals have a duty to take part in a televised debate after incumbent Sepp Blatter said he would not be participating.
Adrian Chiles replaced as ITVs main football presenter by.
Mark Pougatch has joined ITV Sport as a presenter for the channels football coverage, replacing Adrian Chiles.. The broadcaster said that Chiles, who joined on a reputed ��6m contract from the BBC in 2010, would be replaced as its main football anchor with immediate effect by Radio 5 Lives Mark Pougatch. Chiles has frequently divided opinion among viewers since his big-money switch to host the ill-fated breakfast show Daybreak, a new chatshow and ITVs��.
Thursdays Scottish gossip
Canada are stepping up their efforts to convince Scott Arfield to play for them after his latest Scotland snub by using former Burnley star David Edgar to sound out the midfielder, whose dad was born in Toronto. (Sun). Former Scotland manager Alex.
FIFA Presidents Commission of the Wise
Sepp Blatter, head of the world soccer governing body, has named Henry Kissinger, Plácido Domingo and Johan Cruyff to help FIFAs image amid corruption allegations.
Sepp Blatter declines BBC and Sky invitation to Fifa.
Sky and the BBC wrote to Blatter and his three rivals ��� the Portuguese former world footballer of the year, Lu��s Figo, the Jordanian Fifa vice-president, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein, and the Dutch Football Associations president,��.
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Rotherham boss Steve Evans complains at worst ever decision
You can write that in capitals for the Football League. Certain people dont want us in the Championship. We have a lot of respect for the people at Birmingham City but the place went silent when Matt went down. Everyone knows we should have been.
Gossip column: Adebayor, Dyke, Sterling, Jovetic, Allardyce
Former England managers Glenn Hoddle, Kevin Keegan, Sven-Goran Eriksson, Graham Taylor and Steve McClaren have signed a letter to the Football Association chairman Greg Dyke backing his plans for reform in English football. (Daily Telegraph).
BBC and BT Sport secure FA Cup football broadcast rights
The Football Association confirmed the deal yesterday (17 July), which will see the oldest club cup competition in world football free to view on BBC One and on BT Sport, which is free to domestic customers with BT��.
A Bit Player in the Bigger World of Soccer Corruption
It needs to be remembered it was the former FIFA president João Havelange who was Chuck Blazer’s role model when it came to learning the ins and outs of soccer politics.
The Darker Spoils of Stardom
The Togolese star Sheyi Emmanuel Adebayor is accused by his former Arsenal teammates of deliberately stamping on the head of Robin van Persie.
Kickback Report Was No Surprise to World of Soccer
When a Swiss court finally released a report saying that João Havelange and Ricardo Teixeira received millions from a failed marketing agency, it just confirmed what many knew all along.
The BBC retain the rights to show Premier League.
The BBC have confirmed they will keep the MOTD Sunday repeat, MOTD2 and Football Focus. They will also broadcast a new Wednesday night show on BBC Two. BBC director general Tony Hall said: Sport matters. It brings��.
BBC Sport Win The Internet With Brilliant April Fools Day.
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Costa, De Gea, Kane? Robbie Savage picks his player of the year
In his regular BBC Sport column, Robbie Savage reveals his Premier League player of the year and explains why he thinks his choice will pick up the prize later this month. Voting is about to close for the Professional Footballers Association Player of.
Ronaldinho Becoming the Face of Soccer
The effusive Brazilian-born star, now a Spanish citizen, inhabits a world of high demands and endless commercial opportunities.
Premier League predictions: Lawro v Phil The Power Taylor
It can get a bit heated, especially when we used to play each other, he told BBC Sport, but I dont get involved in any of that. I would like both teams to do well and Stoke should be doing better than they are. They are a mid-table team and that.
Championship: Premier League spots at stake - who will go up?
By Chris Osborne and Phil Cartwright BBC Sport. Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy has been telling us all along that the Championship is bonkers. In 2014-15, the promotion race is tighter than it has ever been. With seven games remaining, the top eight teams.