AFC kicks off National Coaches Conference with focus on learning from January’s Asian Cup
May 8 – The Asian Football Confederation kicked off its 3rd AFC National Coaches Conference kicked off on Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur.
Author: Paul Nicholson
Everton bidders 777 Partners sued in New York for $350m collateral fraud
May 7 – The prospective takeover of ailing English Premier League club Everton by 777 Partners has been plunged into further doubt after one of its lenders accused the Miami-based investment firm of fraud running into hundreds of millions of dollars.
Nottingham Forest lose appeal against points deduction
May 7 – Nottingham Forest have failed with an appeal against their four-point deduction for breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR).
Argentina mourns loss of World Cup winner César Luis Menotti, 85
May 7 – César Luis Menotti, the charismatic coach who led Argentina to their first World Cup title in 1978, has died at the age of 85, the Argentine Football Association has announced.
Fan violence in Berlin leaves 155 police injured at fourth tier match
May 7 – Some 155 police officers were injured in clashes with Dynamo Berlin and Energie Cottbus fans over the weekend – most of them from the use of their own tear gas.
Qatari owned Eupen relegated to second tier after 8 years in Belgian top-flight
May 7 – Qatari-owned KAS Eupen has been relegated from the Belgian top-flight following a 1-0 defeat to KV Kortrijk in the relegation play-offs.
Ankaragücü ultras show support for Palestine
May 7 – Fans of Turkey’s Ankaragücü expressed their support for Palestine in the military conflict with Israel by raising a huge banner at the Turkish Super Lig match against Alanyaspor.
Augruso takes over at Canada Soccer with task of repairing player trust and federation finances
May 6 – Peter Augruso has been elected unopposed as president of Canada Soccer at the confederation’s annual meeting.
Botafogo increased borrowings as Textor spreads the cash around
May 7 – Botafogo has borrowed R$333 million ($65.6 million) from American owner John Textor, but not all the cash has remained in the club.
Moyes to depart West Ham at end of season, Lopetegui set for EPL return
May 7 – David Moyes will leave West Ham United at the end of the season by mutual consent.
Ipswich secure second EPL promotion slot leaving big names to battle in the play-offs
May 7 – Ipswich Town, with back-to-back promotions, have secured promotion to the Premier League after finishing second in the EFL Championship behind Leicester City.
AC Milan commit to Telegram platform with TG.Casino deal in Europe
May 7 – AC Milan have unveiled online casino platform TG.Casino as the club’s Official Regional iGaming Partner in Europe.
Japan win U23 Asian Cup against Uzbekistan with added time goal and a penalty save
May 4 – Japan won their second U23 Asian Cup title with a goal in the 91st minute against Uzbekistan at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
UEFA increases Euro 24 squad sizes to 26 players
May 5 – The UEFA Executive Committee has rubberstamped a recommendation from its national competitions committee to increase squad sizes from an original quota of 23 players to 26.
UEFA to rule on whether Man City and Girona can both play in 2024/25 UCL
May 3 – Manchester City and Girona could face a UEFA probe over their eligibility to compete in next season’s Champions League should the latter secure qualification because of rules around multi-club ownership, according to press reports.