The Lisbon Treaty and the 6+5 Rule Combine to Change Football

This week, Sepp Blatter met with the European Parliament Vice-President, Pál Schmitt, to discuss the imminent ratification of the Lisbon Treaty and how it will impact on the footballing world as FIFA begin to implement their 6+5 rule.

UEFA Overturn Eduardo Ban: But It Raises More Questions Than Answers

UEFA have taken the monumental decision to overturn the ban given to Arsenal's Eduardo for diving. The Croatian international had been set to miss the Gunners opening two fixtures in the Champions League, but after today's decision he is free to play.

Eduardo had been found guilty of diving to win a penalty in Arsenal's Champions League qualifier against Celtic last month. The penalty which was converted by the striker ultimitely ended the tie as a competitive fixture, seeing the Gunners through to the lucrative group stages comfortably.