Spanish fans continue racial abuse of Vinicius at Mallorca
February 6 – Mallorca fans were filmed racially abusing Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr. during their 1-0 upset win against Real Madrid on Sunday.
Author: Paul Nicholson
Marsch fired after Nottingham Forest loss as Leeds patience runs out
February 6 – Jesse Marsch has been dismissed as Leeds United manager following a run of disappointing results, the club announced today.
Criticism of proposed £42m Spurs sponsorship forces resignations at SA tourist board
February 6 – Three South Africa Tourism (SAT) board members are reported to have resigned following public outrage over a proposed £42.5 million three-year sponsorship of English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.
Aussies move to set up second-tier men’s pro league to kick off in 2024
February 6 – Football Australia has taken steps to set-up a second-tier men’s professional league that it aims to kick off in 2024.
Inter bump up LeoVegas.news sponsorship to training kit branding
February 6 – Inter Milan have signed a deal with football-themed entertainment LeoVegas.news, to become the club’s Official Training Kit Front Partner.
Gartner steps in as interim Austrian FA chief after Milletich resignation
February 6 – Johann Gartner (pictured) has taken over on an interim basis as head of the Austrian FA following the resignation of Gerhard Milletich.
Iranian Koosha Delshad quits Brazil’s Clube Comercial de Paiui after one game
February 6 – Iranian coach Koosha Delshad has resigned from Brazilian club Piaui following racist abuse.
Real Madrid face Al Ahly, Flamengo meet Al Hilal in Club World Cup semis
February 5 – Al Ahly and Al Hilal have completed the lineup of the Club World Cup semi-finals where the African champions will play Real Madrid and the Asian champions Flamengo of Brazil.
Doubts over whether Nigerian ‘billionaire’ has the cash for a £90m punt on Sheffield Utd
By Paul Nicholson
February 3 – Touted as a Nigerian billionaire, on closer examination Dozy Mmobuosi, who is close to a reported £90 million takeover of Sheffield United, looks to be very far from it.
Civil unrest forces Peru to restart Liga1 behind closed doors
February 3 – Peru’s top-flight division kicks off this weekend behind closed doors following a two-week suspension because of the civil unrest that has reportedly cost more than 50 lives.
Police drop attempted rape charges against Man Utd’s Mason Greenwood
February 3 – Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has had all criminal charges against him dropped, police and prosecutors said on Thursday, and will no longer face charges of attempted rape and assault.
Messi refuses to rule out 2026, but he is definitely in for Copa America 2024 in US
February 3 – World Cup winner Lionel Messi did not shut the door on returning to the biggest stage of all, but said he was not sure he can still bring what it takes at the 2026 World Cup. The Argentinean will be 39 at the start of the next World Cup.
Belgian champions Club Brugge’s 16-year wait for a new stadium delayed again by city planners
February 3 – Belgian champions Club Brugge will have to wait longer for a new stadium after their plans for a new stadium again fell foul of city planners.
AFC sets up professional football task force to oversee major revision of club comps
February 3 – The AFC Executive Committee has set up a dedicated AFC Professional Football Task Force to oversee the changes in the region’s club initiated by the AFC Competitions Committee last year.