From bad to worse. Juve crash at Monza
January 30 – Juventus’ dire predicament on and off the pitch has taken a further hit as they slumped to a 2-0 home defeat by unheralded Monza in Serie A on Sunday.
Author: Paul Nicholson
Arnold commits to Australia for Asian Cup 2023 and through World Cup 2026
January 30 – Graham Arnold has extended his contract with Australia and will lead the Socceroos through until the 2026 World Cup.
Dyche promises ‘sweat’ and ‘fight’ in battle to get Everton out of trouble
January 30 – A week after sacking Frank Lampard. Everton have named Sean Dyche as their new manager on a two-and-a-half year deal. The former Burnley manager will have the difficult task of saving the Toffees from relegation.
FA Cup holders Liverpool crash out at Brighton
January 30 – Holders Liverpool crashed out of the FA Cup in the fourth round at Brighton on Sunday as their poor form continued, with Jurgen Klopp’s team currently ninth in the Premier League at the halfway stage.
Castore expand into Netherlands with Feyenoord deal
January 29 – UK sportswear brand Castore has entered the Dutch market with a six-year kit deal with Feyenoord, also becoming the club’s retail partner.
Copa America to return to US in 2024 after Conmebol and Concacaf sign new multi-competition pact
By Paul Nicholson
January 27 – Conmebol’s flagship Copa America will be played in the US in 2024 for the second time with all 10 of the South American nations and the six best Concacaf teams competing.
Vinicius Jr demands punishment after his effigy is hung from Madrid bridge by Atletico fans
January 27 – Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr says he expects punishment to be handed out by Spanish authorities against hate crimes after a mannequin wearing his No. 20 shirt was hung from a bridge in front of the club’s training centre ahead of the recent Madrid derby.
Stewart exits US Soccer for PSV Eindhoven, recruiters hired to fill top jobs
January 25 – The US men’s national team may have to wait longer for a new coach following the exit of sporting director Ernie Stewart at US Soccer. Earlier this week general manager Brian McBride had also departed the federation.
JP Morgan could go as high as €1bn for stake in Serie A’s media business, reports
January 27 – JP Morgan have added their names to a number of private equity investors interested in buying into Italy’s Serie A.
Chelsea double Man Utd’s transfer spend as Premier League splashes the cash
January 27 – Chelsea have spent more than double the amount of next biggest spending club Manchester United in the last two transfer windows.
Southgate says boo-boys almost made him quit, but team is improving and he is ‘hungry’
January 27 – England manager Gareth Southgate contemplated before the World Cup in Qatar announcing he would resign after it because of criticism in the build-up to the tournament.
Impatient Ajax fire Schreuder after 7 matches without a league win
January 27 – Ajax have dismissed their coach Alfred Schreuder following a disappointing run of seven Eredivisie matches without a win.
Mastercard renews Copa Libertadores for four editions and adds women’s competition
January 27 – Mastercard has renewed its sponsorship of Conmebol’s Copa Libertadores through to 2026 with the addition of the confederation’s women’s club competition – Libertadores Feminina – to the agreement.
FIFA finds that some things old are worth respecting, as Museum boasts record visitors
January 26 – FIFA is reporting almost 400,000 visitors from more than 135 different countries visited its museum in Zurich, Switzerland, in 2022and internationally.
SIGA opens registrations for New York summit on Female Leadership in Sport
January 27 – SIGA has opened registrations for its Summit on Female Leadership in Sport to be held at Mastercard’s Technology Hub in Manhattan, New York, on March 7.