Michel Platini's Victory For Stability Spells End To Freewheeling Culture
by David Conn (Analysis | Guardian - May 26)
Uefa has won its battle to make clubs indebted to wealthy owners prove they can live within their means more details | go to article

FIFA Inquiry Into Triesman's Comments Adds To 2018 World Cup Fears
by Matt Scott and Owen Gibson (Preview | Guardian - May 18)
Fifa last night referred comments allegedly made by the former Football Association chairman Lord Triesman about rivals to host the 2018 World Cup to its ethics committee, dashing hopes among England's bid team that they could swiftly draw a line under the affair. more details | go to article

Sepp Blatter Braced For A World Cup That Will Define His FIFA Legacy
by Owen Gibson (Profile/Interview | Guardian - February 19)
Nestling in the snowy hills above Zurich, Fifa's opulent HQ is a long way from the promised atmosphere at a World Cup in South Africa that will go a long way to deciding the future of Sepp Blatter, the governing body's president, and therefore the shape of the global game. more details | go to article

Chelsea's John Terry Takes A Break After Louis Saha Stuns Chelsea
by Andy Hunter (Result | Guardian - February 11)
That awkward date with the doghouse in Dubai suddenly seems as timely for Chelsea as for John Terry and his marriage. more details | go to article

South African Police Work With Interpol On World Cup Security
by Press Association (Article | Guardian - February 10)
The South African Police Service is co-operating with forces in neighbouring countries and Interpol in a bid to combat the threat of terrorism and other cross-border crime during this summer's World Cup. more details | go to article

Rangers' Walter Smith Dismisses Spanish Links With Madjid Bougherra
by Ewan Murray (Profile/Interview | Guardian - February 9)
Reports have claimed both Barçelona and Sevilla have been alerted to Bougherra after he showed good form for Algeria in the recent Africa Cup of Nations. more details | go to article

John Terry Loses England Captaincy As Fabio Capello Plays It Tough
by Sachin Nakrani (Profile/Interview | Guardian - February 5)
John Terry was today stripped of the England captaincy by Fabio Capello during a 12-minute meeting at Wembley Stadium this afternoon. more details | go to article

Haiti's Devastated Football Community Begin The Rebuilding Mission
by Amy Lawrence (Commentary | Guardian - February 4)
One of the few survivors, the federation president, Yves Jean Bart, escaped the rubble and has been endeavouring to hold together the shattered Haitian football community by organising what he can on his BlackBerry. "It is the only piece of equipment which remains from the federation," he said. more details | go to article

John Terry Feels The Heat, On And Off The Pitch
by Jamie Jackson (Commentary | Guardian - February 2)
Chelsea's captain is starting to feel the pressure and his form is beginning to dip more details | go to article

John Terry To Learn His England Fate By End Of The Week
by Dominic Fifield and Owen Gibson (Profile/Interview | Guardian - February 2)
John Terry yesterday pleaded his case to Fabio Capello's staff and should know by the end of the week whether he will retain the England captaincy in the wake of the avalanche of criticism which has greeted allegations that he had an affair with the former girlfriend of his international team-mate Wayne Bridge. more details | go to article

Liverpool Fans Publish Rival Minutes Of Meeting With Managing Director
by Andy Hunter (Article | Guardian - February 2)
The Liverpool managing director, Christian Purslow, has become embroiled in a dispute with a supporters' group over allegations that he accused Tom Hicks and George Gillett of making "unforgiveable" promises and having no money to invest in the club, despite being ordered by the Royal Bank of Scotland to reduce Anfield's debt by £100m before July. more details | go to article

Liverpool Look For New Investment This Season To Fund New Stadium
by Press Association (Article | Guardian - February 2)
Liverpool hope to give new life to their plans to build a 60,000-seat stadium by bringing in fresh investment before the end of the season. With plans to move to a new venue in Stanley Park currently on hold, the club are stepping up their search for funding. more details | go to article

Manchester City Seek US Tour To Promote Their Brand
by Daniel Taylor (Preview | Guardian - February 2)
Manchester City have held talks about a summer tour of the United States as part of their next step towards establishing a global brand and gaining ground on Manchester United's worldwide popularity. more details | go to article

Wolves' Pursuit Of Stephen Hunt Leaves Hull In A Quandary
by Richard Jolly (Result | Guardian - February 1)
Stephen Hunt could be the difference between survival and relegation for both these clubs, according to the man he beat from the penalty spot. more details | go to article

Carlo Ancelotti Gives Support To Troubled Chelsea Captain John Terry
by Tim Rich (Profile/Interview | Guardian - January 31)
Carlo Ancelotti has given his unequivocal backing to John Terry after the Chelsea and England captain was accused of having an extra-marital affair with the former partner of his international team-mate, Wayne Bridge. more details | go to article