Italian team walks off after ref racially abuses goalkeeper
January 31 – The Italian football federation (FIGC) is investigating claims a referee racially abused a player in a non-league game between Serino and Real Sarno.
Integrity
SIGA signs key integrity partnership with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
January 30 – The Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) and the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) have announced a broad partnership to promote sport integrity across America and worldwide.
Belgian police seek access to whistleblower Pinto’s docs for match-fixing probe
January 30 – Belgian authorities are seeking access to documents relating to alleged corruption acquired by Portuguese hacker Rui Pinto who is under arrest in Hungary.
Pinto lawyer says Football Leaks whistleblower is a groundbreaking case for Europe
January 28 – The man behind a string of incriminating leaks that shook the footballing world over the past few weeks “is absolutely aware” of the earthquake he has triggered according to his lawyer.
Hungarian court to rule on extradition of Football Leaks whistleblower Rui Pinto
January 25 – A Portuguese man arrested in Hungary on suspicion of extortion and secrecy violations provided hacked documents to the Football Leaks website because he was “outraged” by criminality in the sport, his lawyers say.
New York Athletic Club is venue for SIGA Sports Integrity Forum V
January 25 – The Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) has announced the New York Athletic Club, New York as the venue for the fifth edition of its Sports Integrity Forum.
PSG fined €100K for racial profiling of academy player data
By Andrew Warshaw
January 22 – Paris St-Germain have been fined what many might view as a token €100,000 fine over alleged racism within its scouting system.
Napoli say FIGC’s ban on Koulibaly is a victory for Italy’s racists
January 21 – The outcry over the treatment of Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly intensified over the weekend when Napoli slammed the decision by Italian football authorities to reject his appeal against being sent off despite widespread recognition that he suffered racial abuse.
Rosell sets pre-trial incarceration record – 602 days and counting
January 17 – The preventive detention of Sandro Rosell, the former Barcelona strongman who is accused of money laundering related to television rights and sponsorship of the Brazilian national football team, is the longest in Spanish judicial history for an alleged economic crime according to local reports.
Racism: Italian officials told to enforce guidelines, including stopping games
January 15 – Italian match officials will be told to follow international guidelines in dealing with racist behaviour from fans following the outcry over the treatment of Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly.
Afghanistan’s Karim loses FIFA appeal over interim ban
January 15 – Banned Afghan football boss Keramuddin Karim has lost the first crucial stage in his effort to clear his name over allegations of sexual abuse.
Jury selection begins in trial of Hillsborough police chief Duckenfield
January 15 – The trial of two men facing allegations related to the 1989 Hillsborough stadium tragedy got under way today including that of the officer in command of the match, now retired chief superintendent David Duckenfield, on a criminal charge of gross negligence manslaughter.
Spygate: Leeds United’s undercover agent who is caught pliers in hand at Derby border
January 13 – In a case dubbed ‘spygate’ by the British media, Leeds United have reminded head coach Marcelo Bielsa (pictured) about “integrity and honesty” after the Argentine admitted sending one of his coaching staff to spy on Derby County ahead of their high-profile Championship match last Friday.
New draw procedure for post-match drug tests introduced
By David Owen
January 13 – New FIFA anti-doping regulations come into force tomorrow (Monday), with the AFC Asia Cup in full progress.
Ronaldo rape case: Las Vegas police request DNA sample
January 11 – Las Vegas police investigating a rape allegation against Cristiano Ronaldo have reportedly sent a warrant to authorities in Italy, where the Portuguese star plays for Juventus, requesting a DNA sample.