Starlizard signs free Moldovan match-fixing monitoring deal
March 2: Starlizard Integrity Services (SIS) has agreed a new partnership with the Moldovan Football Federation (FMF) in the fight against the threat of match-fixing in Moldova.
Female leadership summit, March 8-10, releases speaker and webinar schedule
March 2 – The first-ever Web Summit on Female Leadership in Sport, March 8-10, has unveiled a speaker line-up of more than 70 global leaders and senior executives from all sides of the sports industry.
Roma’s new stadium plan shelved as first half losses hit €74.8m
March 2 – Italian top-flight soccer club AS Roma have abandoned plans for a new stadium, after suffering a net loss of €74.8 million for the last six-month financial period ending at the end of December 2020.
New Balance extends Ligue 1 table toppers Lille’s kit sponsorship
March 2 – US sportswear brand New Balance has extended its current sponsorship agreement with France’s Ligue 1 leaders LOSC LILLE.
Rabat deal-making looks to have isolated Anouma as doors opened for Motsepe
By Paul Nicholson
March 1 – It was a busy weekend of politicking for the CAF presidential candidates in Rabat, Morocco, with the added spice and presence of FIFA emissaries whose work increasingly looks likely to determine who will lead African football following the March elections.
Chinese Super League champions Suning Jiangsu disbanded with immediate effect
March 1 – The Chinese Super League, which for the last few years has been flexing its financial muscle to attract world stars in the latter stages of their careers, has been stunned by reigning champions Jiangsu FC announcing they are ceasing operations with immediate effect.
US Soccer ends no-kneel rule
March 1 – The United States Soccer Federation has voted to end a ban on players protesting racial inequality and police brutality from kneeling during the national anthem.
AFC unveils hosts for centralised AFC Cup groups
March 1 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced centralised hosts for its AFC Cup 2021 club competition that has been expanded to a 36 team group stage this season. The competition was cancelled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Norwegian clubs call on FA to boycott Qatar 2022
March 1 – Norwegian top flight clubs Tromso and Odds Ballklubb have urged their FA to boycott the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
CAF lifts home match ban on Libya
March 1 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has lifted its ban on international matches being played in Libya following a visit to the country to inspect facilities and security.
Liverpool owners FSG poised to sell off £750m stake to RedBird Capital
March 1 – Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are reportedly on the verge of agreeing the sale of 10% in the holding company for a reported $750 million.
AFC boosts referee education with launch of STAR programme
March 1 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has launched a new online match officials education programme designed to give member associations customisable refereeing resources as well as current with refereeing advances worldwide.
Man Utd draw AC Milan in Europa League last 16
February 26 – Manchester United were paired today with AC Milan in mouth-watering heavyweight clash in the last 16 of the Europa League.
FIFA runs out of time in Beckenbauer, Zwanziger and Schmidt corruption probe
By Andrew Warshaw
February 26 – FIFA’s attempt to finally get to the bottom of the alleged vote-buying scandal linked to Germany’s staging of the 2006 World Cup is over – with those at the heart of the probe free from further scrutiny.
Anouma gets his Infantino powwow, as FIFA boss lays foundations in Mali
February 26 – African football’s presidential candidate Jacques Anouma has been granted his wish to meet with Gianni Infantino as the race hots up ahead of the vote on March 12.