AFC tells members that focus on good governance and transparency will not relent
September 7 – The Asian Football Federation (AFC) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that all its members follow the principles of good governance.
Author: Paul Nicholson
LaLiga and Galaxy Racer to set up JV to target MENA and €3bn in revenue
September 6 – Spain’s LaLiga has agreed a pathway to a 15-year joint venture with Dubai-based Galaxy Racer (GXR),that is aimed to accelerate presence across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and Indian subcontinent, targeting €3 billion in revenue over the period.
Ceferin backs Spain-Portugal joint bid to host 2030 World Cup
September 6 – UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has backed Spain and Portugal to land the 2030 World Cup hosting rights.
UCL kicks off with PSG vs Juve blockbuster and passion play of Celtic hosting Real Madrid
September 6 – Months after Real Madrid completed an improbable run of matches to win a 14th European Cup against Liverpool amid dramatic scenes at the Stade de France, the Champions League returns with the usual suspects eyeing glory in Istanbul next June in what will be the competition’s penultimate season in the current format.
More new signings for Manchester United – from Olympics and F1
By David Owen
September 6 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s head of marketing is leaving for the high-octane world of Premier League football.
Aussies pull out of Asian Cup 2023 bid, leaving Korea and Qatar as host frontrunners
September 6 – Australia has withdrawn from the race to host the 2023 Asian Cup, leaving South Korea and Qatar as the frontrunners to stage the next edition of the continental finals.
Carlos Queiroz agrees deal to return to Iran and lead team at Qatar 2022
September 6 – With 75 days left until the World Cup kicks off, Carlos Queiroz has returned to coach Iran for a second spell, spelling the end of Dragan Skocic’s tenure, according to Iranian state media.
Mastercard launches fund raiser for Save the Children with support from UEFA Foundation
September 6 – UEFA sponsor Mastercard has launched a new fundraising campaign supporting Save the Children, with support from the UEFA Foundation for Children.
Premier League clubs record a €9.5bn trading loss on player transfers over last 10 years
September 6 – Over the past ten years, the English Premier League clubs have accumulated a transfer deficit of -€9.5 billion, dwarfing the next highest deficit of a Big 5 league, Italy’s Serie A, of 1.4 billion. In contrast France’s Ligue 1 clubs have a positive balance of €350 million – despite PSG’s negative balance of €868 million.
WSL primed for big season opening and a record breaking year
September 6 – After the stunning success of the Women’s Euros in England in July, it is the turn of the Barclays Women’s Super League to report record breaking numbers.
Sweet deal: Cadbury extends sponsorship of Australia’s Matilda’s though to 2026
September 6 – Football Australia have renewed confectionery brand Cadbury as an Official Partner of the national women’s team, the CommBank Matildas, for a further four-years until 2026 – taking them through the home hosting of the women’s World Cup.
Indians accuse politicians of fixing Chaubey’s landslide election to AIFF presidency
By Samindra Kunti
September 9 – Did the new All India Football Federation Kalyan Chaubey get elected after political interference? It’s the question that has been consuming Indian football the last few days, just a week after world federation FIFA lifted the AIFF’s suspension for third-party interference.
Turkish Airlines land Champions League deal as groups kick off on road to Istanbul
September 5 – Turkish Airlines has become a UEFA’s Champions League partner in a one-season deal that will culminate with the final in Istanbul.
AFC marks return to full play with revamped U20 Asian Cup qualifiers kick off
September 5 – The AFC is heralding a return to a full post-covid calendar of men’s elite football with the U20 Asian Cup qualifiers that will kick off group stages this weekend in centralised venues across the region.
Human trafficking in sport in focus at Mission98 and SiNAFE round table this week
September 5 – Mission98 and the SiNAFE Project are hosting a round table in Lausanne (September 7-8) to address the issues of human trafficking in sport and in particular the social inclusion of African migrant athletes in the EU.