FIFA launches match-fixing hotline

The global soccer community can now make anonymous tips of match-fixing and corruption on a new FIFA web page. The governing body shrewdly set up the hotline ahead of Monday’s bombshell announcement by European police organization Europol which found 680 suspicious matches including World Cup, Champions League and European Championship … Continue reading

Sir Alex charged with misconduct by FA

The English Football Association has charged Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson with misconduct after he insinuated a match official had it in for his side following their 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month. Fergie was enraged when linesman Simon Beck failed to award the Red Devils a penalty … Continue reading