Hermoso files criminal complaint against Rubiales
September 7 – Jennifer Hermoso has filed a criminal complaint against Luis Rubiales over the kiss after Spain’s World Cup victory, accusing the football official of sexual assault.
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BetPawa increases its African betting footprint with Uganda federation deal
September 6 – The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) and BetPawa have partnered in a deal that will cover the FUFA Drum, the Big League and the Futsal League.
RFEF fires women’s head coach and Rubiales-backed ally Jorge Vilda
September 6 – Women’s world champions Spain are looking for a new national coach after Jorge Vilda was fired amid the controversy involving suspended federation president Luis Rubiales.
RFEF issues apology to world football over the damage caused by Rubiales’ actions
By Samindra Kunti
September 5 – The Spanish FA (RFEF) have issued an apology for the “totally unacceptable” behaviour of Luis Rubiales after kissing Jenni Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup final. The RFEF has also sacked coach its head women’s coach Jorge Vilda.
Own goal? African football returns to commercial chaos as CAF cancels £415m beIN Sports deal
By Paul Nicholson
September 9 – African football has been plunged into more commercial turmoil and intrigue after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) issued a letter on September 1 cancelling, with immediate effect, a $415 million broadcast contract with beIN Sports that has four years still to run.
Jarc exits Slovenia women’s team post after accusations of bullying and sexism
September 5 – Slovenia’s Borut Jarc has stood down as head coach of Slovenia women’s national team after widespread allegations of bullying, body-shaming and sexism by him and his coaching staff. Jarc denies any wrongdoing.
Spanish men’s team condemn Rubiales and express solidarity with women’s players
September 5 – In their first public statement in the Rubiales affair, Spain’s men’s national team have condemned the “unacceptable behaviour” of their federation president in a show of support for the women’s World Cup-winning side.
FIFA keeps close watch over developing Mali situation
September 5 – FIFA is “closely monitoring” events in Mali after Mamoutou Touré (pictured), a FIFA Council member, clinched re-election as president of the Malian Football Federation (Femafoot) while awaiting trial on charges of embezzlement in a prison cell.
Onana returns to Cameroon squad despite having been sent home from Qatar 2022
September 5 – Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana is back in the Indomitable Lions squad for next week’s final Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier against Burundi nine months after being suspended by his federation.
Botev Plovdiv to raise €5m via share issue to repay Russian owner Zingarevich, who says he is staying
September 5 – Bulgaria’s Botev Plovdiv is to increase its capital by nearly BGN 10 million (€5 million) in order to clear some its loans from Russian owner Anton Zingarevich.
Angolan African Super League club Petro de Luanda suspended for 2 years for match-fixing
September 4 – One of eight clubs to feature in a slimmed-down African Super League, Angola’s Petro de Luanda, has been suspended for two years by the Angolan Football Federation (FAF) for alleged match-fixing.
Spanish sports court added to list of those investigating kiss-and-run Rubiales
September 4 – Spain’s sports court has agreed to investigate football federation chief and UEFA vice-president Luis Rubiales as the “kiss-gate” scandal intensifies.
Hisense plugs in for another cycle of UEFA men’s national team competitions
September 4 – UEFA have announced a multi-year partnership with Hisense that will see the electronics manufacturer become a sponsor of its Men’s national team competitions. across the European continent.
Concacaf unveils draw for Central America Cup quarter-finals
September 4 – Concacaf has released the quarter final match-ups for the 2023 Concacaf Central American Cup to be September 26-28 (first legs) and October 3-5 (second legs).
UEFA unveils brand identities for Europa League and Conference League finals
September 4 – The brand identities of the upcoming UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League finals have been revealed, taking place in Dublin and Athens respectively.