FIFA earmarks $209 million in compensation for clubs with players at Qatar 2022
October 11 – FIFA has opened the financial compensation process for clubs whose players will be participating at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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Messi to star in Maradona tribute match in Rome before Qatar 2022
October 11 – Lionel Messi will feature in a star-studded ‘match for peace’ in tribute to fellow Argentina legend Diego Maradona on November 14 in Rome, organisers announced on Monday.
Qatari media bites back over European media’s ‘smear’ campaign
October 11 – With the World Cup less than six weeks away, Qatar’s tightly-controlled media have joined forces to retaliate against European attacks on the Gulf state’s suspect human rights record.
OH Leuven offer seating and commentary headsets for blind fans
October 11 – OH Leuven has become the sixth Belgian top-flight club to provide designated seating and services for blind and visually impaired supporters.
Wait over, hosts India kick-off U-17 Women’s World Cup against USA tonight
By Samindra Kunti in Mumbai
October 11 – Hosts India will kick off the U-17 Women’s World Cup against the United States in Bhubaneswar today after a protracted and turbulent build-up to the tournament.
Budweiser to roll out FIFA Fan Festival to six cities worldwide
October 11 – While French cities are banning outdoor communal viewing of the World Cup from Qatar in public places from Paris to Marseilles over concerns of rights violations of migrant workers, other cities around the world are proving less judgemental.
Ceferin to run unopposed for third term as president of UEFA
October 10 – Aleksander Ceferin will stand for a third term as UEFA president when it holds its annual congress in Portugal next year.
UEFA puts expansion of Euros to 32 teams on backburner
October 10 – UEFA will not expand the European Championship to 32 teams from its current 24-team format in the foreseeable future.
Euro 2024 qualifying draw sees Italy vs England repeat, while French face Dutch
October 10 – Not again! Defending champions Italy will face England in their Euro 2024 qualifying group, a repeat of last year’s final, following the draw on Sunday in Frankfurt.
QSI expands club ownerships with minority stake in Portugal’s Braga
October 10 – Expanding a club ownership portfolio that includes Paris Saint-Germain and KAS Eupen, Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) have acquired a minority stake in Portuguese club Braga.
Casillas says gay tweet was posted by a hacker. Still no gay men in football
October 10 – Former Spain and Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has claimed that he was hacked hours after tweeting that he was gay.
Salman hails recovery of Asian game as Japan stun Iran to take Futsal title
October 10 – Japan clinching their fourth AFC Futsal Asian Cup title in Kuwait City on Saturday, beating Iran 3-2 in the final at the Saad Al Abdullah Hall.
Engelbert Strauss tries EURO 2024 for size
October 9 – Workwear brand Engelbert Strauss has expanded its sponsorships at UEFA to become the official workwear partner of the men’s Euros 2024 in Germany.
Messi says Qatar 2022 will be his big finish
October 8 – Lionel Messi has confirmed that Qatar will be his fifth and final World Cup as he seeks to win the tournament for the first time to cap a stellar career.
Anderlecht under the hammer as West Ham go top; Silkeborg super silky
By Samindra Kunti in Brussels
October 8 – West Ham United’s second-string team defeated Anderlecht 1-0 to maintain a perfect record in the Conference League and consolidate their lead at the top of Group B.