Qatar’s Akram Afif ponders move to Europe
February 14 – He lit up the Asian Cup for the host nation but will he ultimately be Europe-bound again?
Korean bust-up fingers Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in team dispute
February 14 – Son Heung-Min reportedly injured his finger in a South Korean bust-up at the recent Asian Cup in Qatar where the Taegeuk Warriors crashed out in the last four against tournament revelation Jordan.
Argentina’s £105m Fernandez scotches rumours of Chelsea departure
February 14 – Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez has dismissed rumours of a desire to move away from West London, quashing speculation about a potential summer exit.
Williamson to return for Lionesses after injury
February 14 – England captain Leah Williamson is back in the Lionesses’ squad list for the first time since April last year as preparation begins for Euro 2025 qualifying next month.
Brazil’s Caixa bank refuse Corinthians £85m offer to pay off Neoquimica Arena debt
February 13 – Brazilian bank Caixa has refused a proposal by Corinthians to pay off the Neoquimica Arena, the club’s home ground since the 2014 World Cup.
Russia to pay Serbian FA $250K for March friendly in Moscow
February 13 – The Serbian Football Federation (FSS) will receive €250,000 for the friendly game against Russia, to be played on March 21 in Moscow, according to FSS Vice President Branislav Nedimović.
As CFG-backed Girona progress towards UCL, multi-club ownership heads to top of agenda
February 13 – Manchester City resume their defence of the Champions League tonight with a last-16 visit to Copenhagen.
Italy’s Serie A clubs vote to keep league at 20 teams
February 13 – Serie A will remain a 20-team division after an attempt by Italy’s biggest clubs to cut it by two clubs failed.
OneSoccer will stream W Gold Cup despite Mediapro and CSB spat
February 13 – While the spat between Mediapro and Canadian Soccer Business (CSB), the sponsorship and broadcast rights holder for Canada’s national teams and leagues, isn’t over, the OneSoccer streaming service that looked on the brink of closure will continue.
AFC appoints members to its Reform Taskforce
February 13 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has appointed the members of its AFC Reform Taskforce for the 2023 to 2027 term.
MexTour W to visit San Antonio for Australia match-up
February 13 – Toyota Field, home to San Antonio FC, will host an international friendly between the Mexican and Australian Women’s National Teams as part of the 2024 MexTour W – the women’s version of the annual men’s ‘Mex Tour’ played in the US.
Sven to take charge of Liverpool dugout for legends match vs Ajax
February 13 – Sven-Göran Eriksson will be part of Liverpool’s Legends management team for a charity game realising his dream of managing at the club. The Swede has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.
PepsiCo builds brand partnership with Saudi Pro League
February 13 – The Saudi Pro League has announced a new partnership with PepsiCo as it begins to build global commercial partnerships to match its star-studded league.
Spurs reckon the size of Postecoglu’s contract will keep him out of Liverpool’s reach
February 14 – Tottenham Hotspur reportedly hold no fears of keeping hold of fan-favourite Ange Postecoglou despite the Australian being touted among the potential successors to Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.
Asian Cup breaks big stories, creates new records and delivers Asia’s ‘greatest ever’
February 12 – The Asian Cup closed on Saturday night with a crowd of 86,492 in the Lusail Stadium watching Qatar beat Jordan 3-1. The tournament had opened on January 10 with a record 82,490 people in Lusail watching Qatar beat Lebanon.