Banging heads on concussion subs rule
October 2 – UEFA have confirmed that concussion substitutes are not permitted in any of their competitions following an incident in the Women’s Champions league clash between Arsenal and Ajax.
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Pochettino happy with USA’s new-found ‘fight’ but wary of the Guatemala challenge
July 2 – Having looked like a team that were struggling to find any cohesion or common purpose after four straight losses, including a miserable performance in March at the Concacaf Nations League final, suddenly the USA look as though, if not the real deal, they are certainly worth a reappraisal.
Iran defeat Uruguay 1-0, but anti-regime protests reflect country in crisis
By Samindra Kunti in Sankt Polten
September 29 – With a second-half strike from Mehdi Taremi, Iran defeated Uruguay 1-0 in a friendly international, but the match was overshadowed by an isolated protest against the Iranian regime.
1,700+ Liverpool fans to sue UEFA for trauma and injury at UCL final in Paris
September 29 – More than 1,700 Liverpool fans who claim they were injured or left with psychological trauma at last season’s chaotic Champions League final are to sue UEFA.
Arsenal vs Spurs breaks WSL attendance recod
September 25 – The women’s north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur smashed the Women’s Super League (WSL) attendance record at the weekend, the latest indication of how the game in the UK has surged in popularity following England’s Euro success.
Should France be worried after just avoiding Nations League relegation?
September 29 – France will go into the upcoming 2022 World Cup as one of the main contenders to win the top prize. However, like many of the other major European nations that are prominent in the betting, it has been a slightly strange Nations League campaign.
EA Sports expands FIFA 23 competition ecosystem with new Cup comp
September 26 – EA SPORTS has unveiled a new set of competitions for the final year of the EA Sports FIFA 23 branded game.
England and Germany face off in final Qatar 2022 friendly
September 26 – There may not be much at stake in terms of prizes but there certainly is in terms of pride.
AC Milan and MonkeyLeague breed a new kind of NFT partnership
September 26 – AC Milan has struck a deal with strategy-based football game MonkeyLeague becoming the club’s new NFT Gaming Partner.
Saudi women make history with international home debut and a 3-3 draw
September 25 – Saudi Arabia’s women’s team made their international home debut Saturday night with a 3-3 draw against Bhutan at the Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium in Abha. The two teams will play another friendly September 28.
Police arrests and public disorder at English grounds rose 60% in 2021-22 season
September 23 – Arrests and reported incidents of disorder at matches across England and Wales last season were at their highest level for eight years.
Presidential pressure: DFB’s Neuendorf tells FIFA they have to live their human rights talk
September 23 – German FA president Bernd Neuendorf has added his voice to growing demands that FIFA sets cash aside for a compensation fund for migrant workers in World Cup host Qatar.
Favourites making the running for Qatar 2022 World Cup
September 23 – The break for international matches has focussed attention on suddenly how close the World Cup in Qatar has come.
Winter World Cup disruption? No problem, says ECA, we’ve got it covered
September 23 – The umbrella organisation for scores of European clubs has downplayed fears that they will be hit hard by the World Cup being played in the middle of their regular season.
Spanish women refuse to play for ‘toxic’ Vilda; RFEF responds with 5-year ban threat
September 23 – Fifteen players from Spain’s women’s squad have refused to play for their country unless manager Jorge Vilda is sacked but the Spanish football federation (RFEF) is standing by its man.