FIFA boosts World Cup squads from 23 to 26 players
June 24 – FIFA has approved 26-man squads for the World Cup in Qatar, up from 23, in order to maintain relaxed rules that helped coaches and players during the COVID-19 pandemic.
LaLiga agrees 5-year global deal with Mahou San Miguel
June 24 – Spanish brewer Mahou San Miguel has agreed a five-season global sponsorship with LaLiga, expanding a relationship with the league that will now span 10 years.
SIGA and Yale to deliver culture changing ‘sport, fashion, governance and equity’ course
June 24 – The Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) has timed the announcement of a new partnership with Yale University to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of Title IX.
Infantino and Al-Thawadi reassure that more Qatar 2022 accommodation is coming on-line
By Samindra Kunti
June 23 – FIFA and local organisers have once again expressed their confidence that there won’t be a shortage of accommodation for fans planning to travel to the World Cup.
Germans rule to allow transgender players in male and female teams
June 23 – Transgender and non-binary footballers can play for a women’s or men’s team, the German Football Association (DFB) said today, a decision that goes against the trend of banning transgenders from the women’s game.Transgender, intersex and non-binary players can decide for themselves on which team they want to compete.
CAS sets July dates to hear Russian appeals against FIFA and UEFA bans
June 23 – Russian football’s appeal against the decision to ban their clubs and national teams from international competition because of the country’s invasion of Ukraine is set to be heard in early July by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Maradona’s medics to face trial after being charged with homicide
June 23 – An Argentinian judge has ruled that eight medical personnel involved in the care of the late Diego Maradona will face a public trial for criminal negligence following an investigation into his November 2020 death at the age of 60 due to cardiac arrest.
Bet-fixing: Police probe Xhaka yellow card; Morocco ban 10 for match fixing
June 23 – A yellow card handed out to Arsenal’s Swiss international Granit Xhaka back in December is reportedly being investigated by Britain’s National Crime Agency amid suspicious betting activity.
FIFAe Nations Cup 2022 finalists qualified for July showdown in Copenhagen
June 23 – From a starting entry of 84 nations, 24 have now qualified for the finals of the FIFAe Nations Cup 2022 to be held July 24 to July 30 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Brazil stay top of men’s World rankings, France drop to fourth as Argentina advance
June 22 – Brazil, who knocked Belgium off the top of the World rankings after a more than three-year reign in March, have remained at the top in the latest ranking of FIFA men’s national teams.
LaLiga renews Ziggo but hits the wall in China, RFEF issues Super Copa tender
June 23 – The trend to longer term broadcast deals and away from three-year licensing agreements has been re-emphsised in Spain.
Aston Villa sign Gym+Coffee as official partner of women’s team
June 23 – Aston Villa Women, who are going into their third season in England’s top flight Women’s Super League, have announced Gym+Coffee as a new official partner.
UCL hearings: Kallen keeps focus on Liverpool fans as French wise up to wider issues
By Samindra Kunti
June 22 – European governing body UEFA has doubled down on blaming Liverpool fans over the Stade de France fiasco at the Champions League final in June, but following testimonies from both Liverpool and Real Madrid fans the French senate is considering launching a full investigation into the scenes of dangerous chaos outside the Paris venue.
FIFA keeps window open for overseas players to suspend Russian and Ukrainian contracts
June 22 – FIFA has moved to help protect foreign players and coaches affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine by allowing them to suspend existing contracts until June 2023.
Motsepe accused of ‘buying’ his way into South African government contracts
June 22 – Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe (pictured) has been implicated in the latest criminal case against South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.