Chelsea confirm Pochettino as Boehly’s fourth boss in 12 months
May 30 – Chelsea have appointed former Paris St-Germain and Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager on a two-year contract with an option of a further year.
Motsepe tells Jordaan and SAFA to ‘shut it’ over too-public dispute with Cosafa
May 30 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe (pictured left) has reprimanded the South African Football Association (SAFA) and its president Danny Jordaan (pictured right) for their dispute with the Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA).
FIFA agrees World Cup 2023 TV deal for Vietnam but Europe still won’t pay their price
May 30 – Vietnam’s Women’s World Cup debut will be broadcast by National Assembly Television, following the acquisition of rights in the country by VMG Media, in the South Asian country. However, with just over 50 days to go until the tournament’s kick-off, FIFA is still to secure broadcast deals in key European markets.
Despair for Leicester and Leeds as Everton hold their final day nerve
May 30 – Everton emerged with their 69-year English top flight status intact thanks to a nerve-shredding 1-0 victory over Bournemouth as Leicester City and Leeds United suffered the heartbreak of relegation on a dramatic final day of Premier League action on Sunday.
LaLiga looks for a little Xtra from new mobile content offer
May 30 – LaLiga has signed with Digital Virgo to deliver an expanded content offer, LaLiga Xtra, to mobile screens, that will be licensed to telecoms companies and mobile content buyers.
Palmeiras coach Ferreira snatches journos phone in press zone for ‘invading his privacy’
May 30 – Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira is facing a potential suspension after snatching a journalist’s phone out of his hands. The Portuguese coach later apologised for the incident.
Partizan Belgrade hunts for African talent as it locks squad out for failing to agree pay deal
May 29 – Serbia’s FK Partizan has agreed a co-operation with the Uganda and Kenya FAs based around bringing players from Africa to Europe.
Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
The 2023 Gold Cup is heading to Las Vegas, the self-proclaimed entertainment capital of the world, for the second consecutive time in the city and in one of the shiniest and newest stadium facilities in the US.
Located adjacent to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, Allegiant Stadium is a 65,000 capacity venue that began construction in November 2017 and was completed at a cost of $1.9 billion in July 2020.
While Las Vegas’ soccer ambition was too slow to apply to be a World Cup 2026 venue,
AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
Quarterfinals venue in 2023, hosts in 2009, 2011, 2013, 2017, and 2021. Capacity of 80,000 to 105,000.
Located in the west of Dallas in the city of Arlington, the 105,000 maximum capacity AT&T stadium is the largest domed structure in the world and one of the biggest sports stadia. Costing $1.2 billion to build, the continually evolving stadium is a facility like no other. It has more than 300 suites, numerous club facilities,
Bank of America, Charlotte, NC
Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte North Carolina is a 74,867-seat stadium is located on 33 acres and is the home of the Carolina Panthers in the NFL and Charlotte FC in the MLS.
The stadium opened in 1996 as Ericsson Stadium, before Charlotte-based Bank of America bought the naming rights under a 20-25-year agreement at $140 million.
When Charlotte FC became the 30th MLS franchise in 2019 the stadium was announced as its home venue.
FIFA’s new agency commission regs face legal challenge for breaking competition rules
May 26 – FIFA’s new agency regulation is under attack with the latest assault coming in Germany where the District Court of Dortmund has provisionally prohibited FIFA and the German Football Association (DFB) from “enforcing, implementing or applying” the new rules.
Bad boy Toney has ban reduced for being a good boy
May 26 – Brentford striker Ivan Toney’s football ban has been reduced to eight months by the Football Association (FA), citing his good record, “genuine remorse,” and a diagnosis of gambling addiction, according to an announcement made on Friday.
FK Tirana ultras storm pitch and attack officials after late penalty knock them off the top league
May 26 – Supporters of Albania’s FK Tirana attacked the match officials after the club’s game against with FK Bylis. The Tirana Ultras of Tirana stormed the pitch and chased the referee after the match ended 2-2.
Man Utd secure point that keeps Liverpool out of Champions League
May 26 – Manchester United will return to Champions League action next season following their 4-1 defeat of Chelsea to ensure a top-four finish and a coveted ticket for Europe’s premier club competition.