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Sir Alex Ferguson backs sin-bin proposal
Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson throws his weight behind the proposed introduction of 'sin-bins' into the European game.Nov 17, 01:22
On this day: Johan Cruyff makes professional debut
Back on this day in 1964, the great Johan Cruyff made his professional debut for Ajax.Nov 15, 10:53
Michel Platini urges Brendan Rodgers to explain Liverpool team selection
UEFA chief Michel Platini feels that Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers owes the club's fans an explanation over his team selection in Tuesday's defeat at Real Madrid.Nov 6, 01:54
Michel Platini: Qatar World Cup "will be in winter"
UEFA president Michel Platini insists that the 2022 Qatar World Cup must be played in winter and is willing to push back the Champions League final to accommodate a change.Nov 5, 16:52
Carlos Vela facing FIFA sanction
A report claims that Real Sociedad attacker will receive a sanction from FIFA if he refuses to show up for international duty with Mexico.Oct 28, 13:18
Michel Platini: 'Ballon d'Or should go to a German player'
UEFA president Michel Platini claims the Ballon d'Or should be given to a German player later this year.Oct 19, 21:40
UEFA president Michel Platini: 'Scenes between Serbia, Albania inexcusable'
UEFA president Michel Platini says that the violent scenes between Serbia and Albania in last night's Euro 2016 qualifier in Belgrade are "inexcusable".Oct 15, 14:02
Michel Platini against video replays
Michel Platini says that the introduction of video replays in football would be a "disaster" for the sport.Oct 14, 19:50
Greg Dyke wants Michael Garcia's FIFA report to be made public
FA chairman Greg Dyke wants Michael Garcia's FIFA report to be made public.Sep 27, 13:37
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Football Association chairman Greg Dyke to return £16k watch given to him by CBF
FA chairman Greg Dyke confirms that he is returning a £16,000 watch given to him by the Brazilian Football Confederation as a gift.Sep 19, 11:20
Greg Dyke: 'Re-electing Sepp Blatter will be mistake'
Greg Dyke insists that FIFA president Sepp Blatter should step aside and allow "younger men" to take over football's top job.Sep 17, 12:45
Franck Ribery to ignore Michel Platini warning
Franck Ribery says that he will ignore UEFA president Michel Platini's warning and not postpone his retirement from France. Sep 11, 12:12
Sepp Blatter to stand for re-election as FIFA president
Sepp Blatter reveals that he will stand for re-election as FIFA president.Sep 8, 10:11
Michel Platini to punish Franck Ribery for France snub
Bayern ace Franck Ribery could be punished unless he postpones his France retirement, warns UEFA chief Michel Platini.Sep 7, 08:36
Alex Ferguson: 'UEFA considering sin bin'
Former Man United manager Sir Alex Ferguson claims that UEFA are looking at introducing a sin bin into European football.Sep 4, 18:38
Michel Platini won't challenge Sepp Blatter for FIFA presidency
UEFA president Michel Platini decides not to run against Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency.Aug 28, 08:06
Palestine footballing great Ahed Zaqout killed in Gaza
Palestine footballing great Ahed Zaqout is killed in Gaza after his house was hit by Israeli shells while he slept.Aug 2, 14:12
World Cup quarter-finals: Four talking points
Sports Mole picks out the main talking points from each of the four World Cup quarter-finals.Jul 2, 10:47
Michel Platini: 'I don't support Sepp Blatter'
Michel Platini declares that he does not support the decision of Sepp Blatter to run for a fifth term as FIFA president.Jun 12, 12:19
Qatari officials considering legal action over possible 2022 World Cup re-vote?
Qatari officials allegedly consider legal action if there were a re-vote for the 2022 World Cup amid corruption allegationsJun 6, 07:24
Belgian town turns Michel Platini statue into Eden Hazard tribute
The Belgian town of Tubize pays tribute to Eden Hazard by renovating a statue of Michel Platini.Jun 4, 13:32
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 French footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of French football.May 6, 12:17
Michel Platini issues racism statement
UEFA president Michel Platini releases a statement following recent incidents of racism in Spanish football.May 5, 16:40
Michel Platini: No Financial Fair Play "exclusions"
Michel Platini reveals that no clubs will be banned from European competition even if they breach the FFP rules.Apr 24, 12:59
Manchester United's top five European defeats
After their loss to Olympiacos, Sports Mole picks out five other unexpected defeats that Manchester United have suffered in European matches.Feb 26, 13:01
Michel Platini reiterates call for change to "stupid rule"
Michel Platini reiterates that he wants to change the "stupid rule" which sees a player face a 'triple punishment' following a dismissal.Feb 22, 22:54
Sir Alex Ferguson named UEFA coaching ambassador
Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is named UEFA coaching ambassador.Jan 24, 11:57
Michel Platini supports sin bins in football
UEFA president Michel Platini backs the notion of introducing sin bins to football as a penalty for yellow card offences.Jan 2, 15:22
Michel Platini wants sin-bin rule in football
Michel Platini proposes a sin-bin rule in football, similar to the one in rugby.Dec 5, 12:33
Cristiano Ronaldo may boycott Ballon d'Or awards
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo hints that he may boycott the Ballon d'Or ceremony.Dec 4, 21:05
Platini Museum bids to enter Guinness World Records book
Cypriot Philippos Stavrou-Platini is reportedly trying to get his museum dedicated to Michel Platini into the Guinness World Records book.Nov 26, 19:10
Michel Platini: 'Anti-racism protocol was not followed'
UEFA president Michel Platini demands an investigation be conducted after the correct anti-racism protocol was not followed for the Champions League match between CSKA Moscow and Manchester City.Oct 25, 12:14
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Glazers are fantastic for Manchester United'
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson praises the impact of the Glazer family.Oct 22, 19:21
Rudi Garcia proud of "pyrrhic" Roma victory
Roma coach Rudi Garcia described tonight's 2-0 win over Napoli as "pyrrhic" after Francesco Totti and Gervinho picked up injuries.Oct 18, 22:39
UEFA 'plotting rival to World Cup'
UEFA are planning to expand the European Championships to include invited teams from around the world, according to a report.Oct 6, 00:42
Schalke 04 edge past Basel
Schalke see off Basel in a Champions League game marred by protests.Oct 1, 21:00
Protest halts Basel Schalke encounter
Basel's Champions League game with Schalke is halted after protestors unveil a banner from the roof of St Jakob's Park.Oct 1, 19:17
Michel Platini mocks Sepp Blatter
UEFA president Michel Platini responds sarcastically to Sepp Blatter's claims that European members voted for Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup because of pressure from political leaders.Sep 21, 09:03
UEFA's Michel Platini to postpone FIFA presidency decision
Michel Platini says that he will decide after next year's World Cup on whether to leave UEFA to run for the FIFA presidency.Sep 17, 09:32
Arsene Wenger compares Jack Wilshere to Zinedine Zidane, Bobby Moore
Arsene Wenger says that Jack Wilshere shares the same characteristics as Zinedine Zidane and Bobby Moore that could see him go on to become a legend of the game.Sep 17, 05:34
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