Down and out Mouscron files for bankruptcy
June 1 – Mouscron has filed for bankruptcy, bringing to an end last-minute rescue attempts by the club and the city to find a new investor.
NuArca opens up NFTs market in Asia with EAFF championship deal
June 1 – The East Asia Football Federation (EAFF) has stuck a deal with NuArca Labs who will become the regional associations Official NFT Partner with a focus on the upcoming 2022 EAFF E-1 Football Championship to be played in Japan in July.
UEFA set up independent inquiry into Champions League chaos
By Andrew Warshaw
May 31 – European football’s governing body have bowed to public pressure by ordering an independent inquiry into the disgraceful scenes that that marred Saturday’s Champions League final in Paris.
not us, not US, NOT US: French ministers attempt to shift blame for Paris disgrace
By Samindra Kunti
May 31 – Under pressure for the dangerous disorder at the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid in Paris, French authorities shifted the blame for the chaos to Liverpool fans with fake tickets, which were in circulation because of a “massive, industrial and organised fraud” according to French interior minister Gérald Darmanin.
AFC speeds up process of finding new Asian Cup 2023 host with formal EoI request
By Paul Nicholson
May 31 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has set a June 30 deadline for member federations to declare interest in picking up the hosting of the Asian Cup 2023 vacated by China last month.
Morocco’s Wydad beat Egypt’s Al Ahly at home to win African Champions League
May 31 – Morocco’s Wydad Casablanca dethroned Egypt’s Al Ahly as kings of African football with a 2-0 win in the final of the continent’s Champions League.
Boehly group completes Chelsea acquisition saying it is ‘all-in’ for the long term
May 31 – Although the protracted £.4.25 billion deal was completed several days ago, Chelsea have now officially rubber stamped their new ownership following the sale of the club by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
Debate burns over whether Qatar 2022 will achieve carbon neutral target
May 31 – FIFA and Qatar’s claims that the 2022 World Cup will be carbon neutral have been cast into doubt by a new report drafted by climate experts.
Aston Villa change strip with Castore replacing Kappa
May 31 – Aston Villa are changing kit supplier, moving to fast-growing Castore from Kappa in a multi-year partnership that will start with the 2022/23 season.
Liverpool fans tell their stories
May 31 – The disturbing scenes in Paris at the Champions League Final bring shame on the French organisers and UEFA. The subsequent blame-game by the French is almost as distasteful.
Man City keeps Xylem deal flowing as CFG aim to make business ‘water positive’
May 31 – Premier League Champions Manchester City have renewed their multi-year global partnership with water technology leader, Xylem, in an agreement that also covers MLS Champions New York City FC and Indian Super League club Mumbai City, who are part of City Football Group (CFG).
Germany’s Bundesliga clubs mandate sustainability criteria in club licensing rules
May 31 – Germany’s Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 clubs have agreed to the inclusion of a binding sustainability guideline in their club licensing regulations.
UEFA and French face tough questions over most dangerous Champions League final ever
By Andrew Warshaw
May 30 – Were Liverpool fans deliberately targeted because of past incidents involving English supporters?
Japan considering 2023 Asian Cup hosting, but Tashima says Asia must choose best option
By Samindra Kunti in Paris
May 29 – Japan are keen to host the 2023 Asian Cup, the president of the Japanese Football Association (JFA) Kozo Tashima confirmed to Insideworldfootball. China withdrew from staging the continental championship because of the Covid-19 crisis.
Nottingham Forest return to Premier League after 23-year wait
May 30 – Nottingham Forest ended their 23-year wait for a return to the top flight of the English football with a narrow 1-0 win over Huddersfield Town in the Championship play-off final on Sunday in the so-called richest individual match in the world game, worth an estimated £170 million.