Story Archive: Football Associations
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Sponsorship - New Deals for Dortmund, Hamburg, Scottish Cup
May 24 - William Hill renews Scottish football support ... Another three years for Hamburg, Holsten ... More inside this week's edition of The Football Sponsorship Column ...
Newsdesk - MLS, Beckham Talks Underway; New Sponsor for St. George's Park
May 20 - Reports indicate talks underway about potential MLS ownership by Beckham ... FA signs Continental Tyres ... More inside this Newsdesk ...
Sponsorship - New Partners for FIFA, UEFA; Vauxhall, FA Renew
May 17 - FIFA completes sponsorship portfolio for 2014 World Cup ... UEFA signs seventh global partner of national team competitions ... More inside this week's edition of The Football Sponsorship Column ...
Blatter Changes Tune on Summer Qatar World Cup; CONCACAF Boss Blasts Soft Racism Sanction
May 16 - Sepp Blatter is slowly backtracking on his initial warmth for a summer 2022 World Cup in Qatar. His latest comments: "It's not rational and reasonable" to play in the traditional June-July window... Jeffrey Webb slams Italian FA over lenient sanction for racism. INSIDER's Mark Bisson reports.
Newsdesk - Rio Reconsiders Stadium Name; Busy Day for BT
May 9 - Authorities debate branding of Joao Havelange Stadium ... BT makes trio of announcements ... French gamer grabs FIFA Interactive World Cup title ... More inside this Newsdesk ...
Blatter Hints at Standing Again for FIFA Presidency
May 3 - FIFA president Sepp Blatter has given another clear indication that he plans to continue as FIFA boss beyond the end of his current term. James Corbett reports from the AFC Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
New AFC President Throws Down Gauntlet on Human Rights Allegations
May 2 - Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa issues a challenge about accusations over alleged human rights violations in his native Bahrain. James Corbett reports from the AFC Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Sheikh Salman Elected New President of Asian Football Confederation
May 2 - Bahrain's Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has won elections to be new president of the Asian Football Confederation, following an overwhelming first round victory in Kuala Lumpur today. James Corbett reports from the AFC Congress.
On the Scene - Sheikh Salman "Not Fit" to Lead AFC Blasts Rival; Al Medlej to Withdraw
May 1 - Twenty-four hours from the Asian Football Confederation presidential elections, one of the candidates Yousuf Al-Serkal has launched a blistering attack on rival Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa saying the Bahraini is "not fit" to run the AFC. James Corbett reports from Kuala Lumpur.
Exclusive - Al Thawadi Makes Big Promises for Asia in Quest for FIFA ExCo Seat
April 30 - Hassan Al Thawadi tells World Football INSIDER he's confident of securing Asia's FIFA ExCo seat in AFC elections on Thursday, a position the 2022 World Cup chief feels is vital to developing the Qatar project and the sport in the region. INSIDER's Mark Bisson reports.
Blatter Pins Hopes on Final Reforms Restoring FIFA's Battered Image
April 29 - Sepp Blatter claims completion of the reforms process triggered by a slew of corruption scandals that tarnished his reputation and rocked world football will "bring FIFA up to the highest standards of good governance". INSIDER's Mark Bisson reports.
Blatter Launches FIFA Museum Project to Wow Football Fans
April 26 - Sepp Blatter unveils plans for FIFA's new museum project in Zurich that will cost over $110 million. It's set to open in 2015. INSIDER's Mark Bisson reports.
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