Gartner steps in as interim Austrian FA chief after Milletich resignation
February 6 – Johann Gartner (pictured) has taken over on an interim basis as head of the Austrian FA following the resignation of Gerhard Milletich.
Europe
Belgian champions Club Brugge’s 16-year wait for a new stadium delayed again by city planners
February 3 – Belgian champions Club Brugge will have to wait longer for a new stadium after their plans for a new stadium again fell foul of city planners.
Tebas says Premier League is ‘financially doped’ and is damaging other European leagues
February 2 – LaLiga boss Javier Tebas (pictured) has again criticised the Premier League, saying the English top flight is “financially doped” after England’s top 20 clubs spent a combined record $1 billion in the recent transfer window, easily outspending Europe’s other big four leagues multiple times.
PSG set up third Pro Residency Academy, their first in Europe
February 2 – In a further expansion of its youth development and commercial footprint, French giants Paris Saint-Germain have opened a new Pro Residency Academy near Evian, France.
Wembley to bring in safe standing areas for Man Utd-Newcastle Utd League Cup final
February 2 – England’s League Cup final at Wembley between Manchester United and Newcastle on February 26 will feature safe standing areas, marking the first time in 35 years fans are allowed to stand at a domestic final.
Serie A clubs’ January transfer spending is lowest since 2006
February 1 – In contrast to the English Premier League, deadline day in Italy brought to an end a winter transfer window that saw the lowest spending by Serie A clubs in almost two decades.
Madrid court gives oxygen to Euro Super League clubs with protection from UEFA sanctions
February 1 – The rebel European Super League clubs have received a boost after a Madrid-based court restored an injunction to stop UEFA sanctions.
Police bosses promise change as they apologise for Hillsborough disaster
February 1 – Britain’s police chiefs have promised a “cultural change” as they apologised to families of the victims in the 1989 Hillsborough tragedy, the UK’s worst sports disaster which saw 97 Liverpool supporters lose their lives.
Tedesco set to take over as Belgian boss as Euro 2024 qualifying nears
February 1 – Domenico Tedesco is on the brink of becoming the new coach of Belgium, succeeding Roberto Martinez who exited the Red Devils following a disappointing first-round elimination at last year’s World Cup.
Millitech quits Austrian FA presidency over allegations of business interest conflicts
February 1 – Austrian football has been plunged into disarray with the resignation of FA president Gerhard Millitech with immediate effect.
UEFA partners ERC to boost crucial CPR training across Europe
February 1 – UEFA and the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) have entered into a new training and education partnership focussed on increasing the number of people with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills and raising awareness of the importance of immediate CPR treatment in cases of cardiac arrest.
Gattuso exits Valencia as Spanish club battles against relegation
January 31 – Valencia have parted ways with their coach Gennaro Gattuso following a 1-0 defeat to Real Valladolid, leaving the club one point above the relegation zone.
From bad to worse. Juve crash at Monza
January 30 – Juventus’ dire predicament on and off the pitch has taken a further hit as they slumped to a 2-0 home defeat by unheralded Monza in Serie A on Sunday.
Vinicius Jr demands punishment after his effigy is hung from Madrid bridge by Atletico fans
January 27 – Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr says he expects punishment to be handed out by Spanish authorities against hate crimes after a mannequin wearing his No. 20 shirt was hung from a bridge in front of the club’s training centre ahead of the recent Madrid derby.
JP Morgan could go as high as €1bn for stake in Serie A’s media business, reports
January 27 – JP Morgan have added their names to a number of private equity investors interested in buying into Italy’s Serie A.