FIFA suspends Congo coaches and opens into abuse probe
March 23 – FIFA and its Ethics Committee have suspended a number of coaches in DR Congo accused of having abused minor players, the world federation announced on Wednesday.
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Euro 2024 qualifiers kick off with Italy vs England repeat of Euro 2020 final
March 23 – Three months after the end of the World Cup, qualifying for the next European Championship begins tonight with Italy vs England the heavyweight standout fixture.
Inter close new deals with Ria Money Transfer and Affizzionados
March 23 – Inter Milan have agreed new sponsorships with Ria Money Transfer, the global cross-border money transfer brand owned by Euronet, and sports channel Affizzionados, who will become the club’s first Regional Partner in Mexico.
Concacaf to start Gold Cup at SoFi Stadium with draw, and will finish there with final in July
March 23 – Concacaf will kick off the road to the Gold Cup final at the SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, at the SoFi Stadium with the draw the 2023 edition of the confederation’s blue riband men’s national team championship on April 14.
Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim given more time to crack open their Man Utd piggy banks
March 23 – Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe are reportedly set to submit new bids to buy Manchester United after a deadline was extended at their request.
Belgium boot Bossaert over bonus brawl
March 23 – The Belgian FA (KBVB) have dismissed their CEO Peter Bossaert (pictured right) following a conflict over his bonus structure, which had been modified without the approval of the federation’s board.
El Tri to tour US fuelled by Anheuser-Busch’s continued support
March 23 – Drinks giant Anheuser-Busch has extended its agreement with the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) as the beer partner of EL Tri’s US tour.
Allianz extend naming rights to Bayern Munich stadium to 2033
March 23 – Bayern Munich have extended their stadium naming rights deal with German financial services company Allianz for another 10 years. The stadium will continue to be known as the Allianz Arena until 2033.
Lazio bans three fans for antisemitic behaviour, Curva Nord could be closed for Juve game
March 23 – Lazio are issuing life bans at the Stadio Olimpico to three fans for antisemitic behaviour during the Rome derby on Sunday, including one who wore a Nazi message on his replica top.
TTFA closes in on bankruptcy exit but key creditors have another 26% trimmed off their deal
March 22 – The long running saga over the crippling debt built up by the Trinidad and Tobago FA could be resolved, at least in part, this week with creditors set to receive payments from bankruptcy proceedings. But not on the schedules they had agreed with TTFA trustee Maria Daniels a year ago.
Wolves and Fosun look at buying a stake in Oostende, reports
March 22 – Wolverhampton Wanderers owner Fosun reportedly wants to invest in KV Oostende, a Belgian top flight club currently struggling at the bottom of the table and owned by Pacific Media Group (PMG).
Sevilla replace Sampaoli with Mendilibar as club slip towards relegation zone
March 22 – Spanish club Sevilla have dismissed their coach Jorge Sampaoli (pictured) following their 2-0 defeat to Getafe at the weekend. He will be succeeded by Jose Mendilibar.
Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim poised to boost bids for Man Utd today
March 22 – A second round of bids to buy Manchester United is due later today with Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani reportedly set to make an improved offer.
Mallorca ban fan for 3-years for monkey chants aimed at Vinícius and Chukwueze
March 22 – Spanish club Mallorca have handed the fan who racially insulted players Vinícius Júnior and Samu Chukwueze a three-year ban.
Turkish FA accelerates into new Mercedes deal with addition of women’s team and esports
March 22 – The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) and the German car maker Mercedes-Benz have extended their existing 27-year partnership.