Serie A, B and C unite for anti-broadcast piracy campaign
August 22 – Serie A has launched its new season with a renewed campaign against audiovisual piracy, this season pushing into into Serie B and Serie C stadiums for the first time.
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Rabiot-Rowe dressing room fight lands them both on Marseilles transfer list
August 22 – When handbags descend into an all-out brawl, the fallout is predictable, especially when it occurs amongst teammates. Who can’t forget the sight of Newcastle teammates Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer squaring up to each other during a match against Aston Villa.
Israeli fury over Norwegian FA pledge to donate funds from 2026 qualifier to Gaza relief agencies
August 20 – The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) has announced it will donate profits from its upcoming World Cup qualifier against Israel to emergency relief efforts in Gaza.
NFF president Lise Klaveness confirmed the decision as part of a statement condemning “humanitarian suffering” and “disproportionate attacks” in the region.
Jewish charity says UEFA’s ‘stop the killing banners’ is making them the victims
August 20 – UEFA’s ‘Stop Killing Children – Stop Killing Civilians’ humanitarian message to the world’s warmongers before the Super Cup final has caused more discontent with Jewish organisations, with Maccabi Europe being the latest to claim that they are the victims.
Team kicks back with Baller League alliance
August 20 – Team Marketing, once the kings of commercialisation in European football, has struck their first major deal in the post-Champions League era. After losing their prized UEFA contract after three decades of dominance, Team has signed up Baller League, the new digital-focused six-a-side soccer competition.
Israeli fan has ‘free hostages’ banner removed as pressure groups scream ‘blood libel’
August 18 – Israeli fan banners at European club matches is causing increased conflict in political circles after the brother of an Israeli hostage was banned from bringing signs demanding his release into the qualifying round of the Conference League between Beitar Jerusalem and Riga last week.
Racism returns with new season kick-offs
August 18 – The European football season is back and so is racism, after incidents in England’s Premier League opener in Liverpool and the German Cup in Leipzig resulted in both matches being halted.
Rooney responds to ‘doesn’t-really-understand-football’ Brady’s comments on his work ethic
August 15 – Wayne Rooney has responded to comments made by Birmingham City minority owner Tom Brady in the club’s recently-released documentary, where the seven-time Super Bowl winner said he was a “little worried about [the] head coach’s work ethic”.
LaLiga opens season tonight with five consecutive nights of league action
August 15 – La Liga is opening its season with five consecutive nights of live football, starting tonight with Girona facing Real Vallecano. Internationally it is a big start for LaLiga’s new broadcast partners Premier Sports and Disney+ who have licensed rights for three years.
UEFA get off the fence sending ‘Stop killing children and civilians’ to Israel at Super Cup final
August 14 – UEFA made a powerful statement ahead of the kick off to the European Super Cup final between PSG and Tottenham, unfurling a giant pitch banner with the message ‘Stop killing children, stop killing civilians’.
FA suspends Coote for foul-mouthed Klopp rant
August 13 – Disgraced referee, David Coote has received more bad news in the form of an eight-week suspension and told to attend an education programme after using abusive words to former Liverpool boss, Jürgen Klopp.
Donnarumma set to exit PSG as Enrique looks for a ‘different profile’
August 13 – Gianluigi Donnarumma has announced his departure from Saint-Germain, pointing the finger at manager Luis Enrique, with whom he won the Champions League last season, as the reason for his exit.
The Whites from Stonehenge put Neolithic past behind them in push for modern day glory
August 8 – As Wrexham were given an uncomfortable welcome to the English Championship at St Mary’s as two Southampton goals in the 90th and 96th ruined their Hollywood story line of an opening day win against former Premier League opposition, 30 miles from them in neighbouring Wiltshire, Salisbury FC, dubbed the Whites from Stonehenge, were kicking off their National League South campaign with a 0-0 draw away to Hampton and Richmond.
Salah asks the question on Palestine, will football’s governing bodies remain silent?
August 11 – Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah’s comment on UEFA’s tribute to the late Suleiman Al-Obeid following his death in Gaza at the hands of Israel military forces, has again triggered calls for Israel’s suspension from international football.