Bayern rethink taxi for Tuchel after no replacement can be found, reports
May 16 – Bayern Munich are reportedly considering a u-turn to keep Thomas Tuchel as manager after encountering problems in their attempts to replace him.
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Report finds player migration is still trending upwards
May 15 – The latest study by the CIES Football Observatory has unveiled a surge in expatriate players for the year 2024, marking a new pinnacle in global player migration.
Levski ultras occupy goalmouth preventing start of Cherno More derby
May 13 – Fans of Bulgaria’s Levski Sofia delayed the kick off in the derby against against Cherno More in the efbet League with protests against the owner of Levski and club legend Nasko Sirakov.
Rubiales to stand trial for Hermoso kiss, prosecutor wants 2.5 year jail term
May 9 – Former Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales will stand trial on charges of sexual assault and coercion for kissing Spanish World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso without her consent after last year’s final, a Spanish judge has confirmed.
Vfb Stuttgart to carry Bundesliga banner for pre-season Japan Tour series
May 9 – VfB Stuttgart will play their pre-season in Japan as the latest German club to take part in the Bundesliga Japan Tour series jointly organised between the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga and SKY PerfecTV! – the broadcast partner of the Bundesliga in Japan.
Palestinian West Bank clubs write to EU calling for ban on Israeli sports participation
May 8 – In a letter to the European Parliament, three Palestinian clubs from the West Bank have called for the ban of Israel “from all sports until it ceases the occupation of Palestine.”
UN adopts May 25 as ‘World Football Day’
May 8 – Football fans around the world now have a day to celebrate the world’s most popular sport every year – May 25.
Monstranamus’ Cheng invests $20m into Manchester 62 FC for concussion research
May 8 – Gibraltar-based Manchester 62 FC has announced an angel investment of $20 million which will allow the club to continue to be at the forefront of research into concussion and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in high-contact sports.
Panathinaikos Gate 13 ultras rally fans for protest against club president Alafouzos
May 8 – The Gate 13 ultras of Greek giant Panathinaikos, the club’s largest supporters group, have organised a protest rally calling for the resignation of president Giannis Alafouzos after 12 years in power.
Ankaragücü ultras show support for Palestine
May 7 – Fans of Turkey’s Ankaragücü expressed their support for Palestine in the military conflict with Israel by raising a huge banner at the Turkish Super Lig match against Alanyaspor.
Bayern Munich still seeking Tuchel replacement after Rangnick opts to remain with Austria
May 2 – Ralf Rangnick has turned down Bayern Munich to remain as Austria’s head coach and lead the country at Euro 2024.
Hull City owner Acun Illicali to add Slovenia’s NK Maribor to club portfolio
May 2 – Turkish media tycoon Acun Ilicali, owner of Hull City in the English Championship, has said he plans Slovenia’s NK Maribor, following a series of meetings in Slovenia last week.
Masters slams FIFA’s lack of calendar consultation as European Leagues welcome UEFA’s new revenue model
By Andrew Warshaw
April 26 – Premier League boss Richard Masters hit out at FIFA’s lack of consultation with European football today by saying there was a “chasm” of difference between how they and UEFA operate.
ECA launches sustainability strategy as a ‘priority’ for all stakeholders
April 25 – The European Club Association has launched its first Sustainability Strategy which the organisation hopes will tackle several pressing social and environment issues facing the game.
Chelsea condemn racial abuse of Cameroonian Nicolas Jackson after FA Cup semi-final loss
April 23 – Chelsea have said they are “disgusted by the racial abuse directed towards Nicolas Jackson via social media” following their FA Cup semi-final defeat by holders Manchester City on Saturday.