EFL launches women’s scholarship scheme

August 19 – University Campus of Football Business (UCFB) has announced a new strategic partnership with the English Football League (EFL), with the two bodies putting their heads together to launch the Women in EFL Scholarship scheme. 
 
The idea is to support two female undergraduate students – one at UCFB Manchester and one at UCFB Wembley – with funding and the opportunity to apply for mentorships and a post-graduation internship at the EFL,

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Santos get green light for new stadium

August 19 – Brazilian club Santos have been given the go-ahead to replace their famous Vila Belmiro stadium with a new 30,000-seat arena after the City Hall approved the project. 
 
The redevelopment will see the demolition of the century-old Estádio Urbano Caldeira, with construction of the new arena expected to take around three years. Once complete, the new ground will be almost double the size of their 16,000-seater current stadium, which has been the club’s home since 1916. 

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