Nilsson stays at top of Swedish FA as board shifts to a female majority
March 23 – Karl-Erik Nilsson has been re-elected as president of the Swedish Football Association (SvFF) for a two-year mandate.
World Football
Rangers fury at Kamara racial abuse as UEFA launches probe
March 22 – UEFA have stepped in to investigate claims that a player from Scottish champions Rangers was racially abused by a Slavia Prague opponent during their Europa League match last week as both sides continue to blame the other for the incident.
Albania refused fan entry for England qualifier in Tirana
March 22 – Albania has had their request for a limited number of spectators at the World Cup qualifier with England this month turned down by the country’s health ministry due to rising daily cases of coronavirus.
UCL draw: PSG face Bayern, Liverpool and Real Madrid paired
March 19 – European heavyweights Paris St. Germain and Manchester City will both have to do it the hard way if they are to clinch the Champions League title for the first time following the quarter-final and semi-final draws made today.
Senegal protest at squad being halved for AFCON qualifiers by French block on players
By Samindra Kunti
March 19 – The Senegal FA (FSF) has written a letter of protest to their French counterpart (FFF), objecting to French league’s decision to block players from playing in the final round of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
More Sudan complaints suggest long term FIFA cover-up of a committed supporter
By Paul Nicholson
March 19 – Details have surfaced of yet another complaint by a member of the Sudan FA – this one made in November 2019 – and sent to FIFA protesting ethics violations by SFA president, Dr. Kamal Shaddad, who last month was blessed by a visit from FIFA president Gianni Infantino prior to the CAF electoral congress and the installation of Patrice Motsepe as CAF president.
Ukraine lose CAS appeal. Swiss keep Nations League status with walkover win
March 19 – Ukraine have been relegated to the second tier of the Nations League after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed its appeal against UEFA’s decision to award Switzerland a 3-0 walkover win in November.
Rangers boss Gerrard furious over racist jibe as Slavia Prague claim assault
March 19 – Scottish champions Rangers, bundled out of the Europa League by Slavia Prague on Thursday, have accused one of the Czech defenders of racist abuse in the latest incident of discrimination to hit the game.
Euro 2020: Ceferin says all host venues must have fans in stadia
By Andrew Warshaw
March 18 – As speculation grows into whether UEFA will ultimately replace certain venues from hosting games at this summer’s delayed Euro 2020, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin (pictured) has given the biggest hint yet that some cities could be axed.
Dutch to trial 5,000 attendance for Latvian World Cup qualifier
March 18 – The Netherlands will allow 5,000 fans to attend their World Cup qualifier against Latvia as part of a study, the Dutch FA (KNVB) has announced.
Report damns English FA for failing to act on decades of sexual abuse of children
March 18 – An independent report into decades of sexual abuse of young players in English football by paedophile coaches has strongly criticised the national association, saying it did not do enough to keep the victims safe between 1970 and 2005.
Nutter? TTFA head coach Terry Fenwick ‘butts’ media chief days before World Cup qualifiers
March 17 – The Trinidad and Tobago FA (TTFA) plumbed new depths of ignomy when head coach Terry Fenwick yesterday allegedly headbutted media officer Shaun Fuentes, twice, before then putting his hand to his face and pushing him. Fenwick had to be separated from Fuentes by his kitman.
LFP snubs CAF saying no French clubs will release players for AFCON qualifiers
March 18 – In a major snub to upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, no French clubs will release their non-European players during the international break, the French Professional League (LFP) announced on Wednesday.
Tebas targets April for fan return but health minister sceptical
March 18 – La Liga president Javier Tebas believes a limited number of fans will be able to return to Spanish stadiums in April but separate reports that the two Copa del Rey finals the same month could open its gates have received short shrift from the government.
Barca boss Laporta focuses on keeping Messi, fixing finances and winning LaLiga
March 18 – New Barcelona chief Joan Laporta has pledged to do everything in his power to convince Lionel Messi to stay after being officially sworn in as the club’s new president on Wednesday.