CAF clears Hayatou ruling FIFA ban was based on ‘insufficient evidence’
February 7 – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has overturned FIFA’s one-year ban of former Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Issa Hayatou.
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People power: EC registers ‘Citizens’ Initiative’ calling for law to protect European sports model
February 3 – The European Commission has registered a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) entitled ‘Win It On The Pitch’, which, if it gains enough public support, will force the EC to consider the proposal aimed at protecting the European sports model.
WSL players win rights to maternity and long-term injury pay
February 2 – Players in the Women’s Super League and second-tier Championship will receive maternity and injury cover as part of an agreement between the English FA and the Professional Footballers Association (PFA).
Man Utd’s Greenwood arrested on suspicion of rape
January 31 – Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault following allegations that were made on social media.
Starlizard lifts lid on match-fixing with launch of Integrity Knowledge Hub
January 28 – The integrity services arm of sports betting consultancy Starlizard has launched a new Integrity Knowledge Hub via its website. The resource makes publicly available detail on the extent of match-fixing in football.
Belgians keep Van Holsbeeck jailed over Anderlecht transfer fraud case
January 25 – Former Anderlecht manager Herman Van Holsbeeck will remain in prison for another month in an investigation into fraud and corruption centring on agent Christophe Henrotay.
Final week for SIGA Women mentorship applications
January 25 – Now entering its fourth year, applications for places on the 2022 #SIGAWomen Global Mentorship Programme close in seven days.
Ex-Anderlecht boss Van Holsbeek arrested for fraud including Mitrovic and Tielemans deals
By Samindra Kunti
January 20 – Former Anderlecht general manager Herman Van Holsbeek (pictured) has been detained by Belgium authorities in an investigation into fraud and corruption centring on agent Christophe Henrotay.
Mexican FA to take tougher line on homophobic chanters
January 20 – The Mexican Federation (FMF) has issued a warning that it will act more forcefully to put an end to homophobic chants that have blighted many of its national team matches and resulted in sanctions forcing home games to be played with closed stadia.
Giggs’ Welsh return on hold as court date pushed to August
January 19 – The trial of Wales manager Ryan Giggs over alleged domestic violence has been delayed until August 8 – due to a lack of court space.
SIGA keeps the sport integrity pressure on with Azores MoU
January 19 – The Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) has continued to gather new members and supporters with the signing of what is described as a ‘large scale’ co-operation agreement with the Government of the Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal.
Belgium football ripped apart as prosecutors name 57 in ‘Clean Hands’ probe
By Samindra Kunti
January 17 – Brugge strongmen Bart Verhaeghe and Vincent Mannaert, AA Gent’s Michel Louwagie, Standard’s Bruno Venanzi, Charleroi’s Mehdi Bayat and FIFA’s Steven Martens were named among the 57 suspects that the federal prosecutor wants in court in operation ‘Clean Hands’, the largest investigation into match-fixing and corruption in the history of Belgian football.
FIFA technical director Martens wanted in connection with Belgian corruption case
By Samindra Kunti
January 17 – Belgian authorities want FIFA technical director Steven Martens in court. He was named as one of 57 football administrators, coaches and referees that the federal prosecutor wants to charge as part of operation ‘Clean Hands’, the largest investigation into match-fixing and corruption in the history of the Belgian game.
Football Australia issues ‘show cause notice’ after homophobic abuse of Adelaide’s Cavallo
January 17 – Football Australia has issued a ‘show cause notice’ to A-League club Melbourne Victory following homophobic chanting by supporters in a match against Adelaide United on January 13.
AFC sets Child Safeguarding Policy and pledges to implement across region
January 13 – The Asian Football Confederation has launched its first-ever AFC Child Safeguarding Policy.