Glasner replaces Hodgson at Crystal Palace
February 20 – Struggling Crystal Palace have appointed former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner as their new manager to replace the veteran Roy Hodgson.
Mexico miss chances as Argentina battle to a draw in Group A opener
February 21 – Mexico and Argentina opened the W Gold Cup group rounds with an entertaining 0-0 draw at the Dignity Health Stadium in Carson, Los Angeles.
Fifpro plays politics as it calls for a seat at the Asian Champions League decision-making table
February 19 – In a remarkable assault on the hand that feeds them, players union Fifpro has called the Asian Champions League ‘unsustainable’, calling for greater collaboration with the Asian Football Confederation.
It’s not German. Chaos as fans protest over private equity proposals for national game
February 19 – Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic has called for a “quick and sensible solution” to end weeks of supporter protests against proposed foreign investment in the Bundesliga after more matches endured frequent disruptions at the weekend.
City Football Group add Istanbul Basaksehir ‘collaboration’ to club portfolio
February 18 – City Football Group (CFG) have expanded their club portfolio yet again, announcing a “football collaboration agreement” with Turkish Super Lig side Istanbul Basaksehir.
Oliver Glasner lined up to take the keys to the Palace from Hodgson, reports
February 19 – Former Eintracht Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner is reported to have agreed a deal to take over at struggling Crystal Palace.
Man Utd target Dan Ashworth to steer the Ratcliffe renaissance
February 19 – Newcastle United have put Sporting Director Dan Ashworth on gardening leave after he informed the club of his intention to join Manchester United.
Mbappe agrees 5-year deal with Real Madrid
February 19 – Kylian Mbappe has reportedly agreed a five-year deal to join Real Madrid at the end of this season.
UEFA picks sustainable start-ups for Champions Innovate UCL final campaigns
February 19 – UEFA’s Champions Innovate campaign has selected three startups to aid them in their bid to boost innovation around the 2024 UEFA Champions League final at Wembley.
AFC launches Social Responsibility Toolkit to help MAs build capacity
February 19 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has launched the first-ever AFC Social Responsibility Toolkit as part of its ‘long-standing commitment’ to bring about beneficial change by ‘harnessing the power of football’.
Mowbray takes beat seat at Birmingham while treated for illness
February 19 – Birmingham City’s newly installed boss Tony Mowbray has temporarily stepped down from his managerial role as he undergoes medical treatment for an unnamed illness.
US set to debut new look and a youthful style in their Gold Cup opener
February 20 – Twila Kilgore, interim head coach of the USA women’s team who kick off their campaign in the inaugural W Gold Cup tonight at the Dignity Health Stadium in Carson, Los Angeles says that the pressure of being favourites is a privilege.
Mexico look to carry 2023 form into W Gold Cup opener against a ‘building’ Argentina
February 20 – Mexico open the group stages of the W Gold Cup today against Argentina at the Dignity Health Stadium in Carson, Los Angeles with what could be the key deciding game for group position right at the start of the campaign.
Concacaf powers up sponsorship with multi-year Aramco deal
February 19 – On the eve of the W Gold Cup kick off, Concacaf has agreed to a multi-year partnership with global energy and chemicals company Aramco.
Cypriot police find pyrotechnics hidden in stadium pre-match
February 19 – Police in the Cypriot city of Larnaca seized a large number of fireworks and pyrotechnics before the start of the local league match between AEK Larnaca and Anorthosis on Saturday.