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Borbely and Eckert to join Maduro at Council of Europe grilling of FIFA governance

By Andrew Warshaw

September 12 – As Miguel Maduro, axed as head of FIFA’s governance committee last May during a purge of senior ethics watchdogs, prepares for his appearance before a British parliamentary committee later today, it has come to light that both of FIFA’s former ethics chiefs are also set to go public to discuss their time at the organisation and the controversial circumstances of their removal.

Europe

UEFA deny Ceferin wants PSG kicked out, but investigation is open and money talks

By Andrew Warshaw

September 12 – UEFA have been quick to deny suggestions that its president Aleksander Ceferin wants to throw Paris St Germain out of Europe over alleged lack of financial fair play compliance.

Finance

LaLiga ponders taking league matches to US and China

September 12 – The Premier League’s 39th game proposal rapidly became a non-starter when it received a barrage of criticism when mooted in 2012. Although ruled out again this Summer by CEO Richard Scudamore, clubs are not cold on the idea of playing league games overseas. But it could be the LaLiga that is first to break the traditional boundaries.

Africa

Burkina Faso accuse FIFA of favouring Senegal in battle for World Cup 2018 spots

September 12 – The knock-on effect of FIFA ordering a replay of the South Africa-Senegal World Cup qualifier because of corrupt officiating has taken another twist with group leader Burkina Faso criticising the move as unconstitutional.

Europe

Dynamo Kiev lose point after refusal to play at Mariupol over safety fears

By Mark Baber

September 12 – The Control and Disciplinary Committee of the Football Federation of Ukraine (FFU) has awarded a technical victory to Mariupol after Dynamo Kiev refused to travel to the eastern port city to fulfil their August 25 away fixture.

West Ham nail attendance table top slot and first win of the season

West Ham fans

September 12 – A stunning nine out of 10 Premier League teams reported home stadium capacities of more than 95% at the weekend with West Ham topping the table with just 23 seats unfilled for their Monday night first win of the season against Huddersfield.

Africa

CAF inspection team lands in Kenya to decide fate of 2018 CHAN host

Kenyan fan

September 12 – After two postponements in a matter of days, an eight-person delegation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has finally arrived in Kenya for the final inspection of facilities earmarked to stage the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in January next year.

Africa

War ravaged Mogadishu hosts first match in 30 years under stadium floodlights

September 12 – For the first time in more than 30 years, thousands of fans have watched a symbolic floodlit evening game in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, one of the world’s most dangerous cities.

FIFA

Axed FIFA governance chief Maduro to take centrestage in UK parliament ethics probe

By Andrew Warshaw

September 11 – Will this be the moment that exposes key ethical questions about Gianni Infantino’s conduct as FIFA president amid his claims that he is persuing meaningful reform?

Football Marketing

Nissan drives hard for Asia and innovation with Champions League renewal

By Paul Nicholson

September 11 – With the first round of Champions League fixtures kicking off this week, Japan’s motor company Nissan has confirmed a three-year extension to its global sponsorship, taking it through to the end of the 2020/21 season.

FIFA

SAFA meet to discuss landmark replay decision, but call for calm over Samoura accusations

Danny Jordaan

September 11 – South Africa’s Football Association (SAFA) are holding an emergency committee today “to discuss the way forward” following FIFA’s decision to order a replay of the World Cup qualifier against Senegal over “match manipulation” by the referee.

Europe

Steinhaus blazes trail and wins praise for performance

September 11 – Footballing history was written on Sunday when Bibiana Steinhaus became the first ever female referee to take charge of a top flight match in Germany or any of Europe’s five major leagues.

Football Asia

CSL’s Beijing Guoan widens commercial base under Sinobo majority ownership

September 11 – Chinese sponsorship of its Super League clubs is showing signs of growth beyond its traditional single benefactor status, where the main sponsor is generally the business owning the club and often has the company name branded into the club’s identity.

Football Marketing

MRF scores hat-trick of Newcastle, West Ham and West Brom sleeve sponsorships

September 9 – Indian tyre brand MRF has signed a hat-trick of sleeve sponsorships in the Premier League signing Newcastle United, West Ham United, and West Bromwich Albion in one-season deals taking them through to May 2018.

FIFA

South Africa say replaying Senegal qualifier is unfair, even though Lamptey fixed the match

September 8 – South Africa are considering appealing against FIFA’s decision to order a replay of their World Cup qualifier against Senegal 10 months ago over “match manipulation” by the referee.