Shots fired: FIFA and UEFA condemn attack on Turkish FA building
September 3 – FIFA and UEFA have issued a joint statement condemning the gun attack on the Turkish Football Association headquarters last Thursday afternoon.
Author: Paul Nicholson
Kaylan Chaubey wins AIFF election to take over from Patel in India
September 2 – Kalyan Chaubey will succeed Praful Patel as the president of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) following a landslide victory over election rival Bhaichung Bhutia.
Antony’s £82m move to Man Utd closes record £1.9bn EPL transfer window
By Andrew Warshaw
September 2 – The summer transfer window slammed shut on Thursday night with the most expensive ever deadline-day signing in Manchester United’s eye-watering £82 million purchase of Brazilian winger Antony from Ajax.
Motsepe under fire for prison visit to Gabon’s Mounguengui who is awaiting sexual abuse trial
September 2 – World players union Fifpro and alleged sexual abuse victims have criticised Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe for visiting Gabon FA president Pierre-Alain Mounguengui (pictured), who has been accused of covering up widespread sexual abuse.
AFCON on the move again as CAF strips Guinea of 2025 hosting
September 2 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reportedly stripped Guinea of the hosting rights for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the continent’s flagship event.
Argentina FA suspends matches with appeal to country to avoid political violence
September 2 – The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has suspended all matches scheduled for today (Friday) following an assassination attempt on the country’s vice president Cristina Fernández.
ECA Network launches with 160 new clubs targeted with ‘services’ package
September 2 – The European Club Association (ECA) is expanding its club footprint and influence with the launch of the ECA Network.
Jordan edge Lebanon to take 3rd consecutive WAFF Women’s Championship title
September 2 – Jordan have secured their fifth WAFF Women’s Championship with a match to spare at the Petra Stadium in Amman.
FIFA ban Zimbabwe referees chief Zhoya for sexual harassment
September 2 – A former Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) official has been banned for five years by FIFA and fined CHF20,000 for sexually harassing three female referees.
Adidas gears up for 2022 finals with Argentina, Germany, Japan, Mexico and Spain kit launches
September 2 – Adidas has unveiled the kits for the five national teams it sponsors – Argentina, Germany, Japan, Mexico and Spain – that will be worn at the World Cup later this year in Qatar.
Touching greatness. Man City extend Inspiresport deal
September 2 – Manchester City have extended their partnership with youth sports tour provider Inspiresport for a further unspecified term but to now include the North American market.
Redbird lands $1.2bn AC Milan deal
By Samindra Kunti
September 1 – Redbird Capital, the investment firm with ties to the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox, has acquired Italian giants AC Milan for $1.2 billion.
FIFA summons Castillo to appeal hearing that will decide Ecuador’s Qatar 2022 participation
By Andrew Warshaw
September 1 – Chile’s protracted appeal over whether Ecuador should be kicked out of the World Cup finals for fielding an ineligible player has taken a significant twist with FIFA now agreeing to hear the case in mid-September.
Jury fails to reach verdict in Giggs case; CPS to decide on retrial
September 1 – The jury in the trial of former Wales manager and Manchester United icon Ryan Giggs was discharged on Wednesday after failing to reach verdicts on domestic violence charges.
Pedro fires Flamengo towards Copa Libertadores final with first-leg hattrick in Argentina
September 1 – Flamengo have all but stormed into another all-Brazilian final of the Copa Libertadores following a thumping 4-0 first-leg semi-final win away to Vélez Sársfield in Argentina.