Quote of the Day
"Sepp Blatter should hand over his official duties as quickly as possible. In order to start a reform process, FIFA needs someone who is willing to start from zero."-- German Football League President Reinhard Rauball, calling for the resignation of FIFA's President in the wake of FIFA's bribery scandal. (DPA, 7/13)
Events
Top Stories
-
From Bad To Worse
Private security group G4S has come under scrutiny for its Olympics security readiness.
British Home Secretary Theresa May was "under pressure" to explain whether she could have averted the Olympics security fiasco after it was revealed that the Home Office "was warned 10 months ago that there were problems with the ability of [contractor] G4S to provide security for the Games," according to Merrick, Chorley, Leftly & Brady of the London INDEPENDENT. A confidential report was presented to Home Office ministers in September, which "should have raised alarm bells about the readiness of G4S." It is not known whether the Home Secretary personally saw the report or whether it "only went across the desk" of May's junior minister, James Brokenshire.
-
BBC Targets Top Earners
Beeb's "highest earner" Match of the Day host Lineker in line for a pay cut.
-
Picking Up A Paycheck
Bundesliga football referees will start receiving base salary in '12-13 season.
-
The Old Song And Dance
Olympics closing ceremony will include Brand, Moss and stripping lollipop ladies.
-
Starting At The Bottom
Rangers dropped to Third Division; St. Mirren chair says five teams could go under.
-
FIFA Head Under Fire
German Football League President Rauball calls for FIFA's Blatter to resign.
-
Sponsor On Hot Seat
Adidas faces an investigation over claims it isn't paying Cambodian workers enough.
-
King Of The Hill
Dortmund coach Klopp is the "new advertising king" of German football.
