Beckham’s Miami stadium plans meet renewed local opposition
April 17 – David Beckham’s dreams of starting a new football franchise in the United States have suffered their first wobble.
Warner screams foul as politicians raise alarm bells over Trinidad centre
April 18 – The dispute over the ownership of the Trinidad centre of excellence currently held by former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has become a point of political contention in Trinidad government politics with Warner saying the issue is being driven on to the political agenda by Trinidad’s Attorney General.
Sofia settle outstanding 2013 debts and wages to retain club license
By Alexander Krassimirov
April 17 – Bulgaria’s CSKA Sofia has repaid debts in excess of 1 million leva (€500,000) in order to meet club license requirements. The debts were accumulated under the former ownership of Titan AS.
Matt Scott: India’s passions – cricket, Bollywood and…football
“The song of the future must transcend creed.” E.M. Forster, A Passage to India
In India, some call it Sachinism. The legacy of Sachin Tendulkar, cricket’s greatest batsman ever to emerge from the South Asian sub-continent, is so great that he has achieved the status of a demigod in what is already a pantheistic culture. The doleful impact on popular consciousness there of the day he was run out for 99,
ReportCalcio” provides a comprehensive overview of trend in Italian football
By Mark Baber
April 16- The fourth edition of the “ReportCalcio” has been unveiled by the FIGC in Rome revealing a continuing downward trend in stadium income whilst television revenues increase.
Next few months critical for FFP, says London lawyer
By Andrew Warshaw
April 16- As the Uefa panel responsible for policing financial fair play entered the second of a key two-day meeting today to examine which clubs were still in breach, a London-based specialist has warned that unless Europe’s governing body shows sufficient teeth, its strict cost-control rules may still be flouted.
Refs need to control their emotions too, says Blatter
By Andrew Warshaw
April 16- Sepp Blatter says referees too often go over the top in the way they caution and send off players, sometimes inflaming incidents in the process.
World Cup in big demand despite logistical problems
By Andrew Warshaw
April 16- Whatever problems organisers might be encountering getting Brazil ready for the World Cup ticket sales continue to soar.
Arena Corinthians shoots for one test event pre-June World Cup kick off
April 16- Officials responsible for the stadium hosting the opening game of the World Cup concede there is still considerable work to do before the arena is ready.
Mutko reports on progress of $17.1bn Russia 2018 stadium build
April 16 – Russian Minister of Sport Vitaly Mutko, speaking at a meeting of the Federation Council Committee on Social Policy, outlined the progress of the stadium build for the FIFA World Cup 2018.
Bulgarian legends put academy ventures top of their agenda
By Alexander Krassimirov
April 16 – Bulgarian football legend Krassimir Balakov is preparing a football academy project inn his name in Sofia. Balakov already has submitted documents in Sofia Municipality with a request for an appropriate site for the Academy.
The pearl of Sochi set to return to professional life in Olympic setting
By Richard van Poortvliet
April 16 – The ‘Fisht’ Stadium in Sochi has been a bit of a lonely place following the conclusion of the Winter Olympics and Paralympics. However this should change soon after the news that Sochi Zhemchuzhina are going to get another lease of life.
NWSL case study shows regional best practice, as the league opens second season
By Paul Nicholson
April 15 – CONCACAF’s Club Licensing Department has published its first Case Study to showcase and promote best practice in the region. The study looks at the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) which is about to start its second season.
UEFA’s financial police meet to discuss club progress, and failures, on FFP
By Andrew Warshaw
April 15 – The UEFA body probing whether Europe’s clubs are complying with financial fair play are meeting today and tomorrow – with those who continue to spend beyond their means likely to be named early next month.