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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
After 2-year gap, BeIN and Bundesliga patch up differences for new MENA rights deal
September 1 – After a gap of two seasons, Germany’s Bundesliga will return to beIN Sports screens in a three-year deal starting this weekend.
Morocco go local with Walid Regragui recruited to lead Qatar 2022 campaign
September 1 – Former Moroccan international Walid Regragui has been appointed head coach of the national side just three months before the World Cup.
Socios and Argentine FA leave past quarrels behind with new deal to 2026 World Cup
September 1 – The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has confirmed Socios.com will continue as exclusive providers of the official $ARG Fan Token until at least 2026, despite the two partners falling out in a legal dispute over rights in January.
Barca renew Scotiabank regional deal for three more seasons
September 1 – FC Barcelona has renewed their regional partnership with Scotiabank with a four-season agreement that will run until end June 2026.