Turkish FA hands Mourinho 4-match ban for abusive and derogatory language
February 28 – The Turkish Football Federation has punished Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho with a four-match ban TL 1.617 million (€42 000) fine.
World Football
Belgians drop topflight play-off format in favour of return to traditional league structure
February 28 – Belgian clubs have ditched the controversial playoffs format of the topflight in favour of a traditional 18-club league format.
Abel quits Bay FC after just one stormy week
February 28 – Graeme Abel of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club Bay FC, has resigned from his position of Director of Domestic Scouting for College and Professional Players with immediate effect.
Aussie comedian and radio presenter finds that dissing the Matildas is no joke
February 28 – A well-known Australian radio presenter has lost his job after disparaging comments he made about the country’s women’s football team which have been branded as misogynist and disrespectful.
CAS backs Algerian FA in Western Sahara shirt controversy
February 27 – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled in favour of the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) in its dispute with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), and Moroccan club RS Berkane over the team’s controversial shirts.
SoFi prepped for final four of Concacaf’s transformational Nations League
February 27 – One of the world’s newest and greatest sporting cathedrals, the SoFi Stadium in Hollywood Park, Los Angeles, is on a path to become one of football’s most storied stadiums.
Tunisia’s Wadie Jary remains a FIFA insider despite being sentenced to 4-year jail term
February 26 – Tunisia’s Wadie Jary remains listed as a member of FIFA’s member associations committee even though he was convicted of corruption and handed a four-year prison sentence.
Brazil’s Vasco da Gama take steps to protect itself from bankruptcy
February 26 – With mounting debts, Brazilian club Vasco da Gama has taken steps to protect itself from bankruptcy.
Peru’s Alianza Lima beat Boca Juniors in shoot-out to stay in Copa Libertadores qualifiers
February 26 – Alianza Lima of Peru defeated Boca Juniors 5-4 from the penalty spot to eliminate the Argentinians from the Copa Libertadores qualifiers.
Final four announce preliminary rosters for 2025 Concacaf Nations League Finals next month
February 26 – Canada, Mexico, Panama and the USA have all announced 60-player preliminary rosters for the Nations League Finals to be played March 20 and March 23 – both match days to be played as double headers at the SoFi Stadium in Hollywood Park, Los Angeles. Final 23-player rosters will be announced March 10.
Top player, top tournament? Is AFCON why Salah won’t win Ballon d’Or?
February 26 – Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher has drawn the ire of former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand with his comments disparaging the African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Bayern launch Instagram channel for training and talent spotting
February 26 – Youth talent development and global scouting are key weapons in the arsenal of clubs looking to get an edge, and that’s one of the reasons FC Bayern Munich have just released @fcbayernpathway.
BFU bans leading academy from national training base after referee attacked at U14 cup final
February 26 – The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) has terminated its relations with the Ares Football Academy and banned all of their teams from training at the Boyana National Football Base.
Dyukov will not stand in UEFA ExCo election, Klaveness to run for quota place
February 25 – Russian Football Union (RFU) president Alexander Dyukov will not retain his seat on the UEFA Executive Committee (ExCo), one of Europe’s most influential football bodies.
On Monday, UEFA released the list of candidates for the ExCo elections that will take place in six weeks in the Serbian capital Belgrade at the organisation’s congress. Dyukov was not included, and will not stand for reelection.
EPL cuts Fox as Tubi snags Mexico rights for rest of season
February 25 – The English Premier League has severed its four-year deal with Fox Sports México following the broadcaster’s failure to make payments for this season.