As the American closes in on a takeover at Arsenal, fans shouldn't expect the cash to be splashed like Chelsea because the billionaire insists he'll continue to run club as frugally as possible... more
Decision is a surprise as former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein had been the favourite to secure the post and had indicated he was ready to do the job... more
England 2018 bid chief Andy Anson attacks Fifa president Sepp Blatter for criticising the British media moments before voting began on the World Cup hosting rights... more
FIFA powerbroker Jack Warner handed England's 2018 World Cup bid a significant boost after meeting Prime Minister David Cameron by praising English football's international development work... more
It's obvious why Premier League football has been attractive to the international plutocracy: sport is one of the most powerful engines of globalisation, a supreme instrument of soft power... more
Exclusive: He faced sexual harassment allegations as the FA were rocked by a sex scandal, believes football is dysfunctional and has sparked a
row over television coverage of The Ashes... more
Football: Are Arsenal about to fall victim to a foreign predator after Danny Fiszman sold a third of his shares to American investtor Stan Kroenke?... more
Football: Arsenal's new chief executive has insisted Arsene Wenger will have money to spend in the summer, regardless of the credit crunch or the £15million outlay on Andrey Arshavin... more
Football: The successful conclusion of the Andrei Arshavin transfer saga is as much a welcome boost for Arsenal as a statement of influence and intent from new chief executive, Ivan Gazidis... more
Arsene Wenger will revive his interest in Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso after losing captain Cesc Fabregas for four months with knee ligament damage... more
David Dein chose San Daniele del Friuli as the venue to tell Arsène Wenger he'd been ousted from the Arsenal board - Mark Bolland went to find out why.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do