AFC U20 Asian Cup confirms Kuwait group hosting with Aussies back in
September 14 – Kuwait has been confirmed as the host Group H qualifiers for the AFC U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023, to be played March 1-18 next year.
UEFA’s top table put Euro 2024 qualifying details top of agenda for Croatia meet
September 14 – With the pace of major events increasing in frequency following the catch-up with the calendar post-covid, UEFA has said that the EURO 2024 qualifying draw procedure will be a key item on the agenda of their next executive committee meeting September 20.
UEFA push Arsenal vs PSV tie into October as Queen’s funeral disrupts schedules
September 14 – In the wake of the Queen’s death, Arsenal’s Europa League postponed home fixture with PSV Eindhoven has been shifted to 20 October.
Queiroz parachutes back into Iran to lead Team Melli to Qatar 2022
September 15 – Veteran coach Carlos Queiroz has arrived in Iran ahead of his third spell in charge of Team Melli. The Portuguese succeeds Dragan Skocic, who had qualified Iran for the World Cup.
Battling crime and violent extremists in six languages
September 15 – The Global Guide on the Security of Major Sporting Events has been translated into the five official languages of the UN from the English language original.
Real Madrid report rebound in turnover as profits rise to €13m
September 14 – Real Madrid is reporting a €13 million profit for the financial year 2021/22 on a turnover of €722 million. The is a €69 million increase in tunover on the previous year.
Man City’s Mendy cleared of one rape charge but trial continues on 7 others
September 14 – Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy has had one of the eight rape charges against him dropped during his on-going trial at Chester Crown Court.
Qatar 2022 accommodation prices rocketing as market opened to Airbnb and third party providers
By Samindra Kunti
September 13 – After local tournament organizers opened up accommodation to third parties, Airbnb prices in Qatar have skyrocketed, averaging almost $73,000 per month for a four-week stay during the World Cup.
LaLiga to stake its claim in the metaverse with StadioPlus and Decentraland deal
Madrid, September 13 – Spain’s LaLiga via StadioPlus have teamed with US blockchain and metaverse specialist VegasCity Limited to develop a joint project in the Decentraland metaverse.
Real Madrid dominates player U25 rankings, Arsenal’s Ramsdale and Sako head categories
September 13 – New data ranking the top 10 players under 25 into 15 different positional categories has been released.
UEFA postpones PSV’s Arsenal trip, but Liverpool, Man City and Chelsea games to go-ahead
September 13 – Arsenal’s Europa League fixture with PSV Eindhoven has been postponed due to the lack of adequate security personnel following the death of Queen Elizabeth, UEFA said on Monday.
Premier League postpones three games but EFL returns to play as England mourns Queen’s passing
September 13 – Ahead of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral next Monday three Premier League matches scheduled for this weekend have been postponed, but tonight (Tuesday) EFL and National League matches will resume as will a full round of FA Trophy matches.
FIFA and AFC on joint mission to find ways Syria can return to hosting matches at home
September 13 – FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will send a joint mission to Syria to conduct a security assessment with a view to the country hosting friendlies again.
Wales put Giggs behind them and keep faith in Page with 4-year deal
September 13 – After a long wait and following the formal resignation of manager Ryan Giggs, Wales have committed fully to Robert Page to lead the country, giving him a four-year contract.
Primer: how to evaluate online gambling sites
September 13 – Online gambling sites have rapidly increased in number to over 600 worldwide – the bulk of them focussed on football wagering. As the sites penetrate deeper into everyday football consumption there are few protections for new users.