UEFA have fined the Croatian and Portuguese football federations for the improper conduct of their supporters during Euro 2012 matches.

England came within a whisker of being handed a World Cup qualifying campaign with France as their opponents – only for Spain to be handed that poisoned chalice.

France coach Raymond Domenech will remain at the helm for the World Cup following a lengthy debate by the French football federation board today.

The Polish Football Federation has been suspended by the country’s sports ministry for allegedly failing to address corruption issues.

Georgia boss Hector Cuper has insisted his adopted country’s World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland could have been played in Tbilisi.

Republic of Ireland supporters can finally begin booking flights for the upcoming World Cup qualifier with Georgia.

Italian football federation (FIGC) commissioner Luca Pancalli has announced a suspension of football in Italy after a police officer was killed during serious trouble at the Sicilian derby between Catania and Palermo.

PIERLUIGI Collina, widely considered the world’s best referee, will not be allowed officiate this season unless he drops his new sponsor.

SERIE A side Perugia paraded the most unorthodox signing of Italy’s closed season yesterday when they presented al-Saadi Gaddafi, son of Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, to the press.

Roger Lemerre has been sacked as France manager following his side's dismal performance at the World Cup.

Rangers director of football Dick Advocaat has confirmed he has rejected the opportunity to coach the Holland national side again.

Juan Veron’s career is on the brink of ruin today after a federal prosecutor advised the Italian football federation (FIGC) to suspend the Lazio star for two years for obtaining a European passport by illegal means.