Premier League opens case into Chelsea’s financial rule bending in Abramovich era
August 10 – The Premier League is investigating potential financial rule breaches at Chelsea under the regime of previous owner Roman Abramovich.
CAF to probe ‘improper conduct’ complaints against Cameroon FA boss Samuel Eto’o
August 10 – The Confederation of African Football is to investigate the head of the Cameroon FA (Fecafoot), Samuel Eto’o, one of the Continent’s most iconic figures.
Greek court charges 97 Croatians with murder, assault and possession of explosives
August 10 – Almost 100 Croatian fans have appeared in an Athens court to face criminal charges that include murder and membership of a criminal organisation over their alleged involvement in this week’s deadly violence that led to the postponement of the Champions League qualifier between AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb.
Greeks call on UEFA to ban Dinamo Zagreb after fan stabbed to death in Athens
August 10 – Greece’s AEK Athens, Greek media and fan groups have called on UEFA to ban Croatia’s Dinamo Zagreb from European competition after clashes before a Champions League third qualifying round match in Athens left one fan stabbed to death and the match being postponed.
Saudi Pro League grows broadcast deals to 130+ ahead of season kick off
August 10 – The Saudi Pro League (SPL) has confirmed more than 130 broadcasters worldwide for the 2023/24 season including streaming channel DAZN in Europe and FOX Sports in the US.
WWC2023: Dutch forward critical of US women’s big talk before their early exit
August 10 – On the eve of Oranje’s quarter-final with Spain, Netherlands forward Lineth Beerensteyn criticised outgoing world champions the United States, arguing that they should have done their talking on the pitch.
SIGA unveils ‘Integrity Match’ in conjunction with Sao Paulo FC to played during SIW2023
August 10 – Sports integrity group SIGA’s South American arm – SIGA Latin America – is collaborating with Brazil’s São Paulo Football Club, to stage an ‘Integrity Match’ at Sao Paulo’s Morumbi Stadium on September 4, just as SIGA’s Sports Integrity Week gets into full swing.
Chelsea set to close £40m shirt deal with Infinite Athlete
August 10 – Premier League Chelsea have agreed a £40 million per season front-of-shirt sponsorship with sports technology startup Infinite Athlete.
AS Monaco secures regional sponsorship witb Asian bookie 6686
August 10 – AS Monaco have announced a three-year regional partnership with online bookmaker 6686 sport for Asia.
Saudi Pro League boss says spending won’t stop as the league strives to compete with best
August 9 – Saudi authorities have no intention of halting their spending spree that has seen a host of big-name players move to the country from Europe.
Faroe Islands minnows Klaksvig are one game away from Champions League group glory
They just keep on defying the odds and are edging ever closer to the promised land of top tier European club competition.
Premier League players to keep taking the knee
August 9 – Premier League captains have confirmed that players will once again take the knee before specific matches during the upcoming season to demonstrate their ongoing commitment to fight racism and all forms of discrimination.
Serie A opens 5-season tender for betting streaming and data rights
August 9 – Serie A has issued a five-season tender for betting streaming and data rights starting with the 2024/25 season and running through to the end of the 2028/2029 season.
LaLiga and Iraqi FA activate co-operation agreement with series of seminars
August 9 – LaLiga and the Iraq Football Association (IFA) have begun activation of their three-year collaboration project via a series of workshops for IFA executives addressing key aspects in the development of Iraqi football.
Fifpro joins efforts to get Nigerian FA to pay its women’s team
August 9 – World players union Fifpro has stepped in to help the Super Falcons of Nigeria in their pay dispute with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to pay wages as well as Women’s World Cup prize money. The NFF called Fifpro’s intervention a “storm in a teacup.”