Newcastle adds BetMGM UK to its bookmaker alliances
September 27 – Saudi-owned Newcastle United has added a third betting partner – BetMGM UK – to its sponsorship roster.
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UEFA moves to return U17 Russian teams to European competition
By Andrew Warshaw
September 27 – In a move likely to cause consternation among some of its members, UEFA has decided to end its blanket ban on Russian teams by allowing the country’s under-17 sides into its competitions from this season.
Italian prosecutors probe De Laurentiis over Osimhen transfer as player abused on social media
By Harry Ewing
September 27 – The Rome Prosecutor’s Office has entered Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis into its register of suspects, as the organisation investigates an accusation of false accounting linked to the purchase of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Lille in 2020.
Algeria pulls out of AFCON hosting bid with CAF to decide on 2025 and 2027 tomorrow
September 27 – Algeria have withdrawn their bid to host one of two future Africa Cup of Nations finals on the eve of the vote, the country’s football association confirmed on Tuesday.
French issue arrest warrant for Bin Hamman as probe in to Qatar 2022 vote corruption gains pace
September 27 – An international arrest warrant was been issued by a French judge for former AFC president and FIFA vice president Mohamed bin Hamman (pictured) in connection with allegations over the award of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar in 2010.
Ratcliffe restructures Man Utd offer to woo Glazers as Jassim tops out at £6bn
September 27 – British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reported to be preparing a “restructured” offer to speed up the takeover process at Manchester United as a deal to buy the iconic club drags on.
Albania’s Duka replaces Rubiales as UEFA VP, congress moved from Madrid to Paris
September 27 – UEFA have appointed Amand Duka of Albania to replace disgraced former Spanish FA (RFEF) boss Luis Rubiales as one of its six vice-presidents.
Gelsenkirchen drafted in to German WWC2027 joint hosting bid with Netherlands and Belgium
September 27 – Gelsenkirchen, the home of Schalke 04, has been named as a candidate host city for the 2027 Women’s World Cup bid by Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium.
Cyprus re-signs referee exchange programme with Croatian and Danish FAs
September 27 – The Cyprus Football Association (CFA) has renewed its referee exchange agreement with Croatia and Denmark for the 2023-2024 football season.
Warsaw to stage 2024 UEFA Super Cup, as hosts appointed for U17 and U19 youth finals
September 27 – The UEFA executive committee have appointed the Warsaw, Poland, as hosts of the 2024 UEFA Super Cup at their meeting in Limassol, Cyprus.
FIFA opens first of three ticket windows for Club World Cup in Saudi
September 27 – FIFA have opened the first phase of ticket sales for the FIFA Club World Cup 2023, to be held in Saudi Arabia.
UEFA agrees new ‘Governance Framework’ primer to help guide national associations
September 26 – At its Executive Committee meeting in Cyprus yesterday, UEFA adopted a revised governance framework for its 55 national associations designed to promote good governance at the domestic level.
FIFAgate prosecutors to appeal acquittals of former Fox exec Lopez and sports marketer Full Play
September 26 – US interest in policing world football’s governing body might not be over, despite two convictions of a media executive and rights company in the FIFAgate case having been reversed by US federal judge Pamela Chen earlier this month.
Partizan’s ‘gravediggers’ to boycott eternal derby, but Red Star boss says change ref or they won’t play
September 26 – The ultras of Serbia’s Partizan Belgrade have said they will boycott the derby clash against Red Star Belgrade. The match, billed as ‘Serbia’s eternal derby’, is to be played tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Partizan Stadium in Belgrade.
Blame game continues over UCL 2022 final chaos
September 26 – UEFA has been accused of giving “completely untrue” evidence to its own independent inquiry into the chaotic scenes that marred the 2022 Champions League final.