Drive to boost numbers of top level women coaches given FIFA support
June 25 – FIFA has launched a scholarship programme for female coaches in a bid to boost the number of A licenced coaches.
First FIFA Women’s Leadership course debuts in Vancouver before WC Final
June 25 – With the Women’s World Cup in Canada the focus of world football attention, FIFA has launched the first edition of the Female Leadership Development Programme with the first module scheduled to kick off in Vancouver July 4, just before the Women’s World Cup final.
UEFA picks six boffins for football research grant initiative
June 25 – UEFA has selected six proposals for its Research Grant Programme for the 2015/16 programme. 52 applications were received from 25 different UEFA member associations supported projects.
Greeks sign up for match-fixing education, but will it reach high enough?
By Paul Nicholson
June 24 – The Greeks have made an attempt to plaster over the match-fixing crisis that has rocked the game in the country and forced a stand-off between government politicians and football’s governing officials. The Hellenic Football Federation (HFF) has signed up with betting monitoring specialists Sportradar for a series of 120 match-fixing prevention workshops over three years.
Nigerian Federation turns on Keshi, Enyeama and women’s team
By Mark Baber
June 24 – The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has had a busy week, criticising national teams for their lack of success, holding manager Steven Keshi to account for allegedly making a job application to another team and attempting to haul record-breaker Vincent Enyeama up on charges he brought Nigeria into disrepute.
Murapol to build on ownership foundation at Poland’s Podbeskidzie
By Jaroslaw Adamowski
June 24 – Polish construction company Murapol has unveiled plans to take over top tier club Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biala. The builder, which currently serves as the Ekstraklasa side’s main sponsor and owns a 35% stake in Podbeskidzie, is aiming to increase its shareholding to become the majority owner.
Chinese World Cup women handed record bonus boost
By Mark Baber
June 24 – Ahead of Friday’s quarter final against the USA, China’s women’s team, known as the ‘Steel Roses’, have been awarded a record bonus for their accomplishments in the tournament to date, in line with China’s president, Xi Jinping’s plan to revitalise football in the “sleeping giant” of world football.
Qatar stumbles on labour reform as draft law fails to win support
By Mark Baber
June 24 – Long awaited reform of Qatar’s ‘kafala’ sponsorship system, promised by the Qatari government, have hit a significant obstacle as the country’s Advisory Council reportedly voted against adopting the draft law and agreed to send amendments, which would strengthen the rights of employers, back to committee for further study.
Spurs digging deep with new White Hart Lane stadium amid NFL rumours
By Paul Nicholson
June 24 – Unlike West Ham whose move to the revamped London Olympic Stadium in Stratford is costing them just £15 million in contribution to the £270 million conversion works, Tottenham Hotspur are digging deep, both into their pockets and the ground, with their new White Hart Lane stadium proposal.
Roma stadium complex signs ICSS to secure a ‘family’ future
June 24 – Plans for AS Roma’s new stadium, the Stadio della Roma, are progressing rapidly with the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) having now been appointed to provide the security strategy and design.
UEFA defends FFP after Belgian judge refers it to Euro courts
By Matt Scott
June 24 – UEFA last night issued a defiant statement shrugging off a preliminary decision from a Belgian court that ruled against further restrictions in its Financial Fair Play regulations.
Liverpool open up Aussie tour training sessions with proceeds going to charities
June 24 – Liverpool have opened up ticket sales to two opening training sessions on the Australian leg of their pre-season tour next month with the revenue going towards local charities and the club’s official charity.
BetVictor puts money on Chelsea to build new accounts and brand
June 24 – Premier League champions Chelsea have announced Gibraltar based sports betting firm BetVictor as their global betting and gaming partner.
Matt Scott: Can Henry persuade Wenger to spend? £200m says he should
“Arsenal need to buy four players, they need that spine. They need a goalkeeper, they still need a centre-back, they still need a holding midfielder and, I’m afraid, they need a top, top-quality striker in order to win this league again.” Thierry Henry, Sky Sports
They have a statue of Thierry Henry outside the Emirates Stadium. For most Arsenal fans he was the champion of champions, the Achilles from Paris,
Spurs launch new mobile app globally
June 23 – English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur has launched a new club app – Spurs Go – which will provide on demand video as well as the club’s Match Centre and social hub.