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Costa Rica to host 2021 Concacaf Beach Soccer finals ahead of Russian World Cup

February 26  – Costa Rica will host the 2021 Concacaf Beach Soccer Championship. May 17-23, in Alajuela. The tournament will be part of the federation’s 100 year anniversary celebrations.

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Finance

AC Milan crypto launch raises $6m as early trading volumes top $50m

February 26 – Blockchain-driven Fan Tokens – football’s version of cryptocurrency – saw  AC Milan the latest club to launch with their $ACM Fan Token debuting on Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, and raising more than $6 million in new digital revenue in a matter of hours.

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Africa

Bullish Motsepe launches manifesto to put Africa at the top of the world

By Samindra Kunti

February 25 – CAF presidential candidate Patrice Motsepe and his team have expressed confidence that they will obtain 35+ votes on the way to claiming the throne in African football. 

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Europe

UEFA medical chief says there is ‘no way’ Euros won’t be played

February 25 – The delayed Euro 2020 will definitely go ahead in June and fans could yet be allowed to attend according to UEFA’s top medical  official.

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Europe

English FA calls end to non-league season as Covid-cancelled fixtures pile up

February 25 – After weeks of uncertainty, the non-league game in England below the top two levels has been curtailed for the second successive season.

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Football Asia

AFC hands China’s final Champions League slot to Shanghai SIPG

February 25 – Shanghai SIPG have formally been awarded China’s fourth qualification slot for the 2021 Asian Champions League following the removal of Shandong Luneng from the competition.

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Europe

Norway to open ‘home’ 2022 qualifying campaign in Spain, against Turkey

February 25 – Norway will play its first ‘home’ World Cup qualifier on neutral venue in Spain next month because of travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Europe

DFL readies tender for international rights sell off to private equity investors

February 25 – The German Football League (DFL) is to invite investment bids for a minority stake in its overseas media rights business, according Bloomberg.

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Football Marketing

Spurs partner with VivoPower in drive to become carbon neutral

February 25 – It isn’t quite the coffee-ground eco shirt of Forest Green Rovers, but Premier League Tottenham Hotspur have announced a new partnership with a London battery technology company as part of the club’s plans to become carbon neutral.

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Europe

Clarke and Howe favourites for Celtic hot seat vacated by Lennon

February 25 – Scotland national manager Scotland manager Steve Clarke and former Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe are reported to have emerged as early favourites to replace Neil Lennon, who resigned on Tuesday as Celtic manager after a disastrous season in charge.

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Performance

Latin American clubs trending towards home grown players as covid-consequences bite

February 25 – A study of four top tier Latin American leagues shows the covid pandemic has led to an increase in clubs playing home grown players, a drop in the recruitment of players from overseas and a trend towards a decrease in the average age of players being fielded.

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Africa

Anouma challenges Infantino’s conspicuous absence with invite to Ivory Coast

By Andrew Warshaw

February 24 – The role of Gianni Infantino in whoever gets over the line to land the top job in African football  appears to be gaining more significance by the  week.

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Asia

Calendar clash forces Australia and Qatar out of guesting at Copa America

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February 24 – Australia and Qatar, the two non-South American teams due to take part in this year’s Copa America, have pulled out of the competition – the oldest in international football – because of scheduling conflicts caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Football Asia

India to launch grassroots plan as it builds credentials for 2027 Asian Cup hosting

February 24 – India has launched a grassroots participation initiative that will reach millions of children across the country as part of its bid to host the 2027 Asian Cup.

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Finance

Everton get Liverpool’s approval to build £500m new stadium

February 24 – On Merseyside, Everton are flying high. Following their first derby win in 22 years at Anfield against arch rivals Liverpool, the club’s plans for a 52,000-seat stadium were unanimously approved by the local city council.

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