South African parliamentarian George Lekgetho of the ruling ANC party has proposed that South Africa legalises prostitution for the duration of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in order to prevent instances of rape, as well as bring in revenue for the government to help the unemployed. His suggestion is the latest development in an ongoing debate in South Africa about how to tackle prostitution and human trafficking before the World Cup kicks off in two years time.

Play the Game calls upon potential partners to declare their interest in co-organising the 6th world communication conference on sport and society, Play the Game 2009.

FIFA are standing by their Vice-President Jack Warner, after he was referred to the FIFA Ethics Committee by the Dominican Football Association (DFA). Warner, who is also head of CONCACAF, the governing body of North, Central American and Caribbean football is accused of “appalling conduct, and flagrant abuse of power” by the DFA after declaring to the association his intent to reshape Dominica’s football hierarchy.

An idea by G14, the lobby group for Europe’s most powerful football clubs, to establish a new body to represents all the clubs appearing in UEFA competitions has been abandoned. In a deal struck with UEFA and FIFA, the G14 will now disband, in favour of a European Club Association.

South Africa selects rugby coach based upon 'transformational' reasons; Antigua and Barbuda to be thrown out of FIFA over disputed expenses form; Supplements even confuse athletes; Seminar - Football and Television: Is it really match of the day?; Sport, Race and Ethnicity: Building a Global Understanding.

If you dream about hosting an international sports conference in the future, this is the time to start mobilising your powers of persuasion to sell your bid and turn a dream into reality.

Play the Game participants have delivered their verdict on Play the Game 2007, with 94% of attendees rating the conference as good or very good. The conference evaluation has provided valuable feedback with regard to not only Play the Game 2007, but will also help formulating the programme for future conferences.

The International Handball Federation (IHF) has confirmed a replay of the men’s and women’s Asian Olympic qualifying tournament for handball will take place, despite threats by the Asian Handball Federation (AHF) to ban participating teams.