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beIN launches $1bn claim again Saudis for IP theft as Qatar state goes to WTO for help

By Paul Nicholson

October 1 – Saudi Arabia has been hit with a two-pronged billion dollar offensive from broadcaster beIN and the Qatar state over the on-going copyright theft of pirate broadcaster beoutQ. A consortium of rights holders including FIFA and the Premier League are expected to follow suit in the coming days as the Saudis rapidly turn themselves into the pariahs of the sports rights business.

Football Asia

Asian political power play threatens a hard-won regional stability

By Paul Nicholson

The three biggest football presidencies in global football come up for election in 2019 with FIFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and UEFA all voting on new presidential terms. At present the only election of the three that will be contested will be in Asia – current president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa announced his intention to run again last week.

Football Marketing

LaLiga break new global sponsorship ground with Unilever’s Clear Men and Rexona

October 1 – LaLiga and Unilever have reached a worldwide sponsorship agreement for Unilever’s Clear Men and Rexona brands in a deal that covers the remainder of this season and the 2019/20 and 2020/21 campaigns.

Africa

Jordaan misses out on FIFA Council seat as CAF votes for Nyamilandu

By Andrew Warshaw

October 1 – Danny Jordaan’s bid to take up one of Africa’s top positions at the heart FIFA suffered a crushing blow at the weekend when he was heavily beaten in the ballot for a place on the FIFA Council.

Africa

African chiefs pledge support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election

October 1 – No rival candidate has yet come forward to challenge Gianni Infantino when he bids for re-election next year but if anyone does, African football will stand firmly behind the present incumbent.

Football Asia

ISL kicks-off amid IMG pull-out and debate over sustainability

By Samindra Kunti

October 1 – Atletico de Kolkata were beaten 2-0 by Kerala Blasters in the opening match of the fifth season of the Indian Super League on Saturday. But while the league has started, doubts remain about the league’s commercial blueprint on what was a somewhat understated season kick-off compared to previous years.

Africa

CAF makes Cameroon wait on final 2019 AFCON hosting decision

October 1 – The decision on whether to give the green light to Cameroon to stage the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been deferred yet again – this time until November.

2030 World Cup bidding

Forget Brexit and hard borders, British politicians would embrace FAI in a joint 2030 bid

October 1 – The British government says it would provide the necessary financial guarantees for a joint UK-Ireland 2030 FIFA World Cup bid.

Integrity

Political football: Real Madrid welcome of Palestinian Tamimi angers Israelis

October 1 – In what will be viewed in Israel as a major slight and by Palestinians as an endorsement of their cause, Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi, whose arrest last year drew international condemnation, has been honoured by Real Madrid.

UEFA plays safe as Germany’s 2024 win leaves Turkish emotions raw

By Andrew Warshaw in Nyon

September 28 – By the time UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin proclaimed that Thursday’s vote for Euro 2024 was a “transparent, democratic decision” by his executive committee, Turkey’s vanquished bid team were already packing their bags en route to Geneva airport, stunned by the margin of defeat.

Finance

Wembley sale takes a step closer with £600m Khan offer to go to FA Council

Wembley Stadium

September 28 – The controversial proposed £600m sale of English football’s national Wembley Stadium has moved a step forward after being discussed by the Football Association’s board.

Football Marketing

Back to the future: Huddersfield Town goes parimutuel with new Football Pools deal

September 28 – Pools betting was once a staple of football club finance. The low stakes, parimutuel results prediction ‘bet’ even eight years ago still saw 600,000 people a week in the UK fill in a pools coupon on paper.

Europe

Blatter congratulates Germany and return to one-country hosting in 2024

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September 28 – Sepp Blatter took advantage of the vote to hand Germany Euro 2024 to take a further pop against his old nemesis Michel Platini.

Football Marketing

Everton target US fanbase with launch of dedicated social media platforms

September 28 – Premier League Everton are launching two new social media platforms focused on content for American Evertonians. @EvertoninUSA will being posting content on both Twitter and Instagram starting today.

Football Asia

Nepalese A League returns after 3-year hiatus, live on mycujoo

September 28 – This weekend Nepal’s A Division returns after a three-year absence of top level league football following a period of turmoil, dispute and uncertainty within the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA).