SIGA names 10 more speakers for Sports Integrity Week 2021, Sept 13-17
September 1 – SIGA have announced the latest group of speakers for its Sport Integrity Week 2021, to be held virtually September 13-17.
CAF adds Integral to TV rights partners with Nigerian deal
September 1 – The African confederation is gradually filling in its broadcast blanks with new partners. The latest being with sports marketing agency Integral in Nigeria.
FIFA report breaks down $48.5bn spent on player trading
August 31 – An eye-watering $48.5 billion (€41.1 billion) was splashed out on international transfer fees over the past decade, almost half of which was spent by the top 30 clubs with English clubs leading the way, according to a new FIFA report.
CAS orders LaLiga clubs to release Conmebol players for extra 2 days of 2022 qualifiers
August 31 – La Liga has been forced to release international players for next month’s South American World Cup qualifiers following a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
CAS clears Bajrami for immediate switch from Swiss to Albanian nationality
August 31 – The Albanian football federation has won a potentially landmark case against FIFA in court, proving that Big Brother doesn’t always succeed.
Spurs boss calls for flexibility to allow red-listed players to travel
August 31 – Tottenham Hotspur manager Nuno Espirito Santo has appealed for help both from football authorities and the British government to provide solutions to the South American international duty issue, which could see his club lose two players, Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso, for an extended period.
Russia take third Beach Soccer World title, Japan make history as first Asian finalist
August 31 – Russia won a third world crown on the sand after defeating tournament surprise package Japan 5-2 in the final of the Beach Soccer World Cup in Moscow.
Huygens stays on as interim president of Belgian FA until summer 2022
August 31 – Robert Huygens will stay on president of the Belgian FA (KBVB) until June 2022. His mandate has been extended after he first succeeded Mehdi Bayat on an interim basis in May.
Ajax get three years of donuts with Dunkin’
August 31 – Ajax Amsterdam and Dunkin’ have teamed up with Dunkin’ becoming the club’s bakery partner for the coming three seasons, the Dutch outfit have announced.
Messi’s PSG debut eclipses Mbappe’s two-goal match winning performance
By Samindra Kunti in Reims
August 29 – On Sunday, Lionel Messi took his first steps in the shirt of Paris Saint-Germain, but it was Kylian Mbappe who stole the show with a brace in a 2-0 victory over Reims.
Forget Super League, Champions League has the big names, big games and real competition
By Samindra Kunti
August 27 – Manchester City vs Paris Saint-Germain, FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich, Inter Milan vs Real Madrid, Chelsea vs Juventus. The Champions League draw paired some of the continent’s biggest clubs in the first group round of the competition, reminding rebel clubs from the Super League that regular European competition is demanding enough.
Man City’s Mendy remanded in custody over four rape charges
August 27 – Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been remanded in custody after appearing in front of the Chester magistrates court this morning charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
Hankook Tire retreads Europa League deal and adds Europa Conference League
August 27 – South Korean tyre manufacturer Hankook has committed to a fourth consecutive multi-season sponsorship cycle with UEFA’s Europa League. and is approaching ten years of partnership with UEFA.
French league adds critical voice to concern over FIFA player release demands
August 27 – The French league has become the latest major European body to voice concern over FIFA’s World Cup qualifying plans in September. The Professional Football League (LFP) however has not expressly backed clubs who refuse to release players for the international window.
Ronaldo says farewells to Juve with return to Man Utd looking most likely
August 27 – It’s suddenly all change. After reportedly being on his way to Manchester City after they failed to sign England captain Harry Kane, Cristiano Ronaldo is apparently on course for a sensational return to Manchester United from Juventus.