Klyver clobbered, Strum Graz could be next after UEFA opens disciplinary case
August 13 – UEFA have opened a disciplinary case after an assistant referee’s head was cut open by an object thrown by a fan in a Europa League tie.
Exclusive: Turkey pushes 2024 ‘new frontier’ credentials as Germany’s Ozil abuse bites
By Andrew Warshaw
August 10 – The head of Turkey’s bid for the 2024 European Championship, Servet Yardimci, believes the recent racism row involving Mezut Ozil could work in Turkey’s favour when they take on the might of Germany next month in a two-horse race to land the tournament.
Premier League transfer spend drops £200m to £1.23bn, after 10-year growth bubble
By Paul Nicholson and Andrew Warshaw
August 10 – The amount spent in the summer transfer window by English Premier League clubs has fallen for the first time in eight years. Clubs spent £1.23 billion in the window that closed yesterday, a drop of £200 million, but still £180 million up on the net expenditure record of £685 million in summer 2016, according to Deloitte figures.
Premier League backs beIN Sport for another 3 years of TV rights, leaving Saudis in the cold
By Paul Nicholson
August 10 – Qatar-owned sports broadcaster beIN SPORTS has renewed its exclusive Premier League broadcast rights deal for a further three years starting from the 2019/20 season. beIN’s rights will cover the Middle East and North Africa.
MoPlay add Watford sleeve after Man Utd deal secured, 1xBet back Cardiff
August 10 – New launch online betting firm MoPlay has signed to become Premier League Watford’s sleeve sponsor. The announcement from the fast-moving gaming business follows on from the news earlier this week that it had become Manchester United’s official global gaming partner.
Match-fixing: Parma win points appeal to start Serie A on level terms, but fine stays
August 10 – Newly promoted Parma will start the new season on a level footing with the rest of Serie A after a five-point penalty for its role in alleged match-fixing was overturned though a fine of €20,000 was retained.
Match-fixing: FIFA rejects El Salvador’s Maradiaga appeal against 2-year ban
August 10 – FIFA has rejected an appeal lodged by former El Salvador head coach Ramon Maradiaga against the two-year ban handed down for allegedly failing to report a match-fixing attempt.
World Cup bribe allegations hits Televisa share price as pension fund files complaint
August 10 – Mexican broadcaster Televisa is failing to shake off allegations that it bribed its way to the broadcast rights to the 2018, 2022, 2026 and 2030 World Cups, with an amendment to a March complaint in the NY Federal court being filed this week.
Summer transfer deadline change will be reviewed in September, says PL boss Scudamore
August 9 – English Premier League chief Richard Scudamore admits the new transfer window deadline has not solved all the problems of the past and will be reviewed in September.
Peacemaker in Nigerian chaos says NFF is operating illegally
August 9 – The former chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation, Col. Abdulmumini Aminu, says the association is being run “illegally” and has called for an end to the crisis.
Betting on Sports Week lines up 250+ speakers across 90 content sessions
August 9 – There are just six weeks to go before the Betting on Sports Week conference and exhibition at London’s Olympia. More than 250 speakers are lined up for the four-day event taking place September 18-21.
France win social media World Cup, Mbappé tops Neymar and Ronaldo
August 9 – France did the double in Russia this summer, not only winning the World Cup but also beating Brazil to the top of a ranking of countries who added the most social media followers during the tournament.
Deadline scramble as Chelsea agree record €80m for Spanish keeper Arrizabalaga
August 9 – The world record fee for a goalkeeper has been smashed yet again with Chelsea signing Spain’s Kepa Arrizabalaga for €80 million as the summer transfer window in the UK prepares to slam shut.
Dortmund to stream club OTT channel on Sportradar platform
August 9 – Borussia Dortmund is re-launching its club TV channel – BVB-TV – using Sportradar’s OTT platform. The channel will provide free content and a subscription service for €1.99 a month.
Fire engine maker Rosenbauer climbs on board with Huddersfield Town sponsorship
August 9 – They are probably the only club in the world with a fire engine manufacturer as a sponsor. Premier League battlers Huddersfield Town have signed a new partnership with Rosenbauer UK, a Yorkshire-based manufacturer of fire-fighting vehicles, appliances and equipment.