FIFA medical chief gives Mourinho a dose of ‘pitch’ ethics
August 14 – It isn’t every day that FIFA enters what appears to be a purely domestic footballing spat unless its rules are in danger of being breached.
The race for FIFA House: David Nakhid says he is ready to run
By Andrew Warshaw
August 13 – Another unfamiliar figure has emerged to stake a claim to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president. Former Trinidad and Tobago international midfielder David Nakhid , who played 35 times for his country, is the latest name to say he will stand in February’s election.
Watch AS Roma vs Sevilla LIVE on Insideworldfootball. Kick off 6pm (BST) Friday 14 August
August 13 – With just a week to go before the official start of the Spanish and Italian leagues seasons, the AS Roma vs Sevilla friendly Friday night (August 14) is the final competitive challenge for both managers to test their new season line-ups. You can watch the match live on Insideworldfootball at http://www.insideworldfootball.com/watch-live-football/17649-as-roma-v-sevilla-18-00-gmt
Police tell Fenerbahce to bite the bullet, it was not a terrorist attact
By Alexander Krassimirov
August 13 – A Turkish police report described the attack against Fenerbahce and Turkey midfielder Mehmet Topal as an “accident” and not an attempted murder.
Mourinho told to man-up and take some of his own medicine
August 13 – Leading football medics have joined forces to denounce Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho for his treatment of the club’s female head doctor.
Palestinian Cup Final back on after Gaza players successfully cross into West Bank
By Mark Baber
August 13 – The second leg of the historic cup final between Al-Ahly, the top team in the West Bank and Gaza’s champion Shejaia is back on after the Gazan team on Wednesday successfully crossed the Eretz border crossing into the West Bank.
English FA pump extra £50m into grassroots talent search
August 13 – The English Football Association are investing an extra £60 million into the grassroots game over the next four years, bringing the total amount to £260 million.
FITS Forum limbers up for blockbuster Geneva gathering
August 13 – The Financial Integrity and Transparency in Sport (FITS) Forum taking place in Geneva September 3-4, has announced a raft of US speakers from both the financial and law enforcement worlds.
Ajax upgrades CST in new 3-year sponsorship
By Samindra Kunti
August 13 – Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam have named Cheng Shin Tire (CST) as an official partner of the club.
Prince Ali says Platini is not the right man for FIFA’s top job
By Andrew Warshaw
August 13 – Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein of Jordan is back on the offensive and again questioning Michel Platini’s credentials as being the best candidate to take over as FIFA president in succession to Sepp Blatter who is standing down on February 26.
Chung heads to Paris to plant his FIFA election flag in the heart of Europe
By Andrew Warshaw
August 12 – South Korea’s Chung Mong-joon will formally launch his bid to take on Michel Platini to become FIFA president early next week – right in the UEFA chief’s own backyard.
PSG joins Barcelona and Juventus in Tecate’s Mexican portfolio
By Paul Nicholson
August 12 – Mexican beer brand Tecate has added a third regional sponsorship of one of Europe’s top club, this week signing Paris Saint-Germain who join Barcelona and Juventus as having Tecate as the official regional beer.
Watch AFC Cup qualifiers, round 2, LIVE and FREE on Insideworldfootball today
August 13 – Watch round two of the AFC Cup qualification tournament LIVE and FREE on Insideworldfootball at http://www.insideworldfootball.com/watch-live-football
Martin Volkmar: Bundesliga, backpacks and grumpy Spanish men return
Germany’s football fans can at last breath a sigh of relief: after 82 days of rest, the Bundesliga is finally ready to start its new season.