‘Concacaf Access’ talking shop wraps up third edition in Honduras
August 31 – Concacaf has completed another edition of its ‘Concacaf Access’ forum in Honduras, following on from previous events in Costa Rica and Guatemala.
Turkey’s Samsunspor signs up for French lessons with Toulouse co-operation
August 31 – Turkey’s Samsunspor and France’s Toulouse FC have signed a three-year cooperation agreement that will see both clubs work together on a number of development projects including the sharing of young players and knowledge in terms of strategic, technical and management.
Jailed Mamatou Touré re-elected Mali FA president from his prison cell
August 30 – The strong man of Mali football, Mamatou Touré, has been re-elected federation president – from a prison cell.
Deals not done: Chelsea to put last minute bet on Toney, Spurs chase Fati
August 30 – Chelsea could reportedly launch a last-minute £80 million bid for 27-year-old Brentford striker Ivan Toney ahead of the transfer window closure on September 1.
‘African Football League’ limps to lift off with just 8 teams as Super League plan evaporates
By Samindra Kunti
August 30 – African football’s governing body has revealed details for a slimmed-down Super League, the ‘African Football League’, that will see eight clubs compete in 14 matches for the new prize.
Rapinoe to make US national team final bow against South Africa
August 30 – Women’s footballing icon Megan Rapinoe will play her final game for the United States on September 24 in a friendly against South Africa in Chicago.
ECA deliver final round of refugees support funding from Ukraine Relief Fund
August 30 – The European Club Association (ECA) relief fund has delivered its third and final round of project funding designed to aid Ukrainian refugees across Europe.
Miroslav Klose to receive 2023 UEFA President Award
August 30 – All-time leading World Cup scorer Miroslav Klose will receive the 2023 UEFA President Award which will be presented at the Champions League group stage draw tomorrow at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.
Van Dijk faces extra suspension after FA charges him with abusing officials
August 30 – Liverpool’s influential Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk has been charged by the English Football Association for behaving in an “improper manner” following his red card during their 2-1 Premier League win at Newcastle United on Sunday.
Ireland end contract with Pauw after maiden World Cup final appearance
August 30 – Vera Pauw (pictured) will depart her role as Republic of Ireland Women’s manager following the expiry of her contract at the end of August. Eileen Gleeson will take charge on an interim basis.
Selling the dream: LaLiga and T3N to invest €300m in overseas residential academies
August 30 – LaLiga is expanding its elite residential academy concept into international markets with the T3N Sport & Investment Group, and a €300 million 5-year spend focused on “strategic markets such as the US, Mexico, Japan, and the Middle East.”
AFC puts focus on MAs and RAs as it strengthens governance and builds capacity
August 30 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has reiterated its commitment to proactively helping its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) develop at its 1st AFC Associations Committee meeting for the 2023 to 2027 term.
Sheffield United sign Gtech to sleeve slot for one-season deal
August 30 – Premier League Sheffield United have signed home technology business Gtech as their sleeve sponsor in an initial one-year deal.
Romania goes bananas
August 30 – The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) has signed a three-year of a new sponsorship deal with Poland’s Citronex group’s Yellow brand.
Norwich agree Gran Canaria travel partnership as the journey towards place in the Premier League sun
August 30 – Championship side Norwich City, now in their second season of challenging for a return to the Premier League, have agreed a travel partnership with UD Las Palmas and Gran Canaria island.