Barca, PSG and Juve top list of clubs facing new FFP crackdown
August 23 – FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are among ten European elite clubs that may face sanctions for breaching Financial Fair Play rules.
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Russian oil firm Lukoil steps in to refuel Spartak Moscow’s finances
August 23 – Russian oil firm Lukoil has acquired Russian Premier League club Spartak Moscow as well as the club’s home venue, the Spartak Stadium.
No change at the top: Man City, Bayern, PSG and Real Madrid to retain titles
August 23 – Manchester City, Bayern Munich, PSG and Real Madrid will all retain their domestic league titles this season, according to forecasts by the CIES Football Observatory.
Ukraine defiantly ready to kick off Premier League tonight despite Russian aggression
August 23 – Exiled Shakhtar Donetsk and Metalist 1925 from the embattled eastern city of Kharkiv will kick off the new season of the Ukrainian Premier League tonight (Tuesday) despite the ongoing invasion by Russia.
ECA’s Ukraine relief programme sends funds to 15 clubs across Europe
August 19 – Fifteen clubs have received assistance from the Ukraine Relief Programme, the European Clubs Association (ECA) has announced.
Blockchain-based Socios.com gets regulatory approval in Italy
August 19 – Fan token specialist Socios.com has secured regulatory approval as a service provider of virtual currencies and digital wallets for its fan engagement and rewards platform in Italy.
Benfica’s two goal lead dampens Dynamo Kiev’s Champions League dreams
August 18 – Benfica defeated Dynamo Kyiv 2-0 to take a major step towards Champions League qualification and dash the dreams of the Ukrainian club.
Euro football market hits €27.6bn in revenue. Big 5 leagues account for €15.6bn
August 18 – In the dark depths of the covid pandemic football clubs were forced to lock out their fans. But even without match day revenues, the European football market grew by 10% (€2.4billion) in 2020/21 to €27.6 billion.
Viborg’s African players fail to get UK visas in time for Conference League play off at West Ham
August 18 – Once again, the scourge of Brexit has had a negative effect on European club football.
England’s Mead, Germany’s Oberdorf and Spain’s Putellas battle for UEFA Player of the Year gong
August 17 – Beth Mead (England – Arsenal Women), Lena Oberdorf (Germany – VfL Wolfsburg), and Alexia Putellas (Spain – FC Barcelona) at the final three nominees in the running for the UEFA Women’s Player of the Year.
UEFA report says women’s club game could grow to €686m in revenue by 2033
August 16 – A UEFA report into the potential for the women’s club and league game in Europe finds there could be a six-fold increase in commercial value to €686 million by 2033.
Promoted Premier League clubs have squad value topping €500m, Fulham lead way
August 15 – Of the 14 promoted clubs starting the new season in Europe’s Big 5 leagues, the promoted Premier League clubs have a combined squad value of more than double the other leagues.
Prosecutor says Mendy considered women ‘disposable’
August 15 – The trial of Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy began today (Monday) over rape allegations, with the prosecutor arguing that the French player considered his victims “disposable”.
LaLiga ready for kick off but still no sign of Lewandowski to rival Benzema
August 12 – As Liga gets under way this weekend, the question on everyone’s lips is still unanswered: when will Barcelona be allowed to field their new signings after a summer spending spree?
Benzema, Courtois and De Bruyne battle for UEFA player of the year gong
August 12 – Karim Benzema, Thibaut Courtois and Kevin De Bruyne have been nominated for the UEFA’s player of the year award. Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp were shortlisted in the coaches’ category.