Bulgarian FA fines Botev Vratsa and Maritsa Plovdiv after UEFA issues match-fixing alerts
June 7 – The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) has fined two clubs – Botev Vratsa and Maritsa Plovdiv – following match-fixing reports from UEFA.
Rodrigues targets Ancelotti for Brazil but Real Madrid contract is in the way
June 7 – Brazil are still keen on landing Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti as their new head coach, the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) Ednaldo Rodrigues reconfirmed.
Jassim al-Buenain to take over Qatar FA presidency from Sheikh Hamad
June 7 – Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buenain has been elected as the president of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) for a four year-term.
MATCH to run official AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 hospitality programme
June 7 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has appointed MATCH Hospitality Asia to deliver the commercial hospitality programme for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023.
UEFA and Turkish FA launch Champions League week fund raisers for earthquake victims
June 7 – In the week before the Champions league final in Istanbul, UEFA and the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) have announced a series of fund raising initiatives to support earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria.
Saudi Arabia’s PIF takes control of four clubs as it looks to accelerate Pro League growth
June 6 – In a landmark move accelerating the Arab Kingdom’s investment in the game, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will take control of Al Nassr – where Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo plays – Al-Ahli, Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal, the 2021 Asian Champions League winner.
Concacaf unveils draw detail for new club competitions in Caribbean and Central America
June 6 – Concacaf has released details of the draws for its three regional cup competitions to take place August to November this year. The competitions will provide qualifying routes to the expanded Concacaf Champions League in 2024.
Ange Postecoglou quits Celtic for Spurs in four-year deal
June 6 – Having been persistently linked with other more high-profile candidates, Tottenham Hotspur have ended their long search for a permanent manager by appointing Ange Postecoglou on a four-year contract.
Croatia’s Hadjuk Split to get €30m+ rebuild of Poljud stadium
June 6 – The reconstruction of Croatian club Hajduk Split’s Stadion Poljud, will cost the local municipality between €30 – 40 million, according to the mayor of Split, Ivica Puljak.
New European club pressure group, UEC, forms first board
June 6 – Osasuna, Lokomotiva Zagreb, RFS, Bohemian FC, Union Saint-Gilloise and Maccabi Netanya will serve on the interim board of the Union of European Clubs (UEC), confirmed the organisation that was launched to protect the interests of smaller and medium-sized clubs across Europe.
Israelis stun Brazil as U20 World Cup reaches semi-final stage
June 6 – This week’s under-20 World Cup semi-final line-up has an unfamiliar look about it -with one particular notable absentee.
Benzema leaves Real Madrid for €100m-a-year Saudi deal
June 6 – Star French striker Karim Benzema is set to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia as one of the world’s highest-paid players after his Real Madrid exit was confirmed.
Spain to host anti-racism friendly against Brazil in bid to change toxic culture
June 6 – With the scourge of racism once again infiltrating top-flight football, Brazil will play a friendly against Spain next March as part of an anti-racism campaign under the slogan ‘We are all alike’.
World Cup boss Smith exits FIFA
June 6 – Colin Smith (pictured) will exit FIFA as World Cup chief operating officer ahead of the Women’s World Cup this year and the expanded 48-team men’s event in 2026
Club Leon beat LAFC to win Concacaf Champions League and re-assert Mexican dominance
June 5 – Club Leon from LigaMX beat the MLS’s Los Angeles FC 1-0 in the Final second leg at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, and return the title to Mexico.