UK and Ireland FAs submit formal bid for Euro 2028 hosting
By Paul Nicholson
March 23 – The four UK FAs and the Football Association of Ireland have today formally submitted a joint Expression of Interest to host Euro 2028.
Big Five league player injury costs rocket to €279m, finds report
March 23 – Injuries cost the Big Five football countries in Europe (England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain) a staggering €279.49 million in the first half of this year according to a new study.
FIFA juggles next week’s World Cup draw protocols with three slots left open
March 23 – Excitement and anticipation is mounting ahead of next week’s World Cup draw in Qatar which will be conspicuous by the three slots that will still be open because of Russia’s war with Ukraine and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Asian Qualifiers: Crunch time for Aussie and Japan in race to Qatar 2022
March 23 – On Thursday, Australia will host Japan in a blockbuster that will all but decide the fate of two of the powerhouses in Asia’s final round of World Cup qualifying. Graham Arnold and the Socceroos must win if they are to remain in contention for an automatic qualifying place for Qatar 2022.
Crypto.com becomes official crypto trading platform for Qatar 2022
March 23 – Cryptocurrency sponsorship has come to FIFA with Crypto.com becoming the exclusive cryptocurrency trading platform partner for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Wembley tickets for Finalissima 2022 on sale with prices starting at £25
March 23 – Tickets for the Wembley play-off between the national team champions of Europe and South America – dubbed the Finalissima 2022 – go on sale Thursday with category 3 tickets priced at £25.
FIFA opens new Qatar 2022 ticket window on first-come, first-served basis
March 23 – FIFA has opened up another ticket buying window for the Qatar 2022 World Cup ahead of the Final Draw next week.
Chelsea sale: Ricketts race to London, Candy adds Korean money
March 23 – The race to be on the preferred bidders list for Chelsea, expected to be announced at the end of this week, is hotting up with members of the Chicago-based Ricketts family flying to London to meet key stakeholders.
UEFA poised to award Euro 28 hosting to combined Britain and Ireland bid
March 22 – The UK and Ireland are set to be named as the joint hosts of Euro 2028, with no rival bid having come forward before tomorrow’s deadline for “expressions of interest”, according to reports.
Van Gaal slams FIFA award of 2022 hosting to Qatar as only about the money
March 22 – Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has rekindled the controversy over staging the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by describing the move as “ridiculous” and has lambasted the idea that it would help grow the game in the tiny Gulf state.
Qatar 2022 volunteer programme launched with 20,000 spaces to fill
March 22 – FIFA has launched the volunteer programme for the 2022 World Cup, with 20,000 places looking to be filled.
Overmars in quick return with Antwerp role after Dutch disgrace
March 22 – Belgian club Antwerp have named Marc Overmars as their new technical director, just weeks after the Dutchman exited Ajax Amsterdam under a cloud.
Starlizard and Moldovan FA recommit in battle against match-fixing
March 22 – The Moldovan Football Federation (FMF) have renewed their partnership with Starlizard Integrity Services (SIS) in their battle against match-fixing which last year saw top tier club FC Floresti has been sanctioned with relegation from the National Division.
Betcris swoops to secure nine Honduran club sponsorships
March 22 – Online bookmaker Betcris, based in Costa Rica, has continued its expansion in south and central America with sponsorships covering nine League of Honduras clubs. Betcris is already title sponsor of the league.
Dream Asia Foundation appoints board to oversee CSR mission
March 22 – The rehabilitation of Saud Arabia as a good Asian Football Confederation citizen has taken another step of recognition yesterday with Saudi Arabia’s President of the Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al Faisal confirmed as the chair of the AFC Dream Asia Foundation Board of Trustees.