SIGA adds health management specialists TrueClinic to membership
August 1 – The Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) has added TrueClinic as its newest member.
Canada’s drone crash continues as CAS rejects points appeal with players forced to pay the price
July 31 – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has turned down Canada’s appeal against the six-point deduction for their women’s team in the wake of the drone scandal.
Saudi FA boss promises country will ‘astonish’ the world with 2034 World Cup hosting
July 31 – Speaking after the bid book for the hosting of the 2034 World Cup was handed in to FIFA in Paris on Monday, Yasser Al Misehal (pictured), president, Saudi Arabian Football Federation said, that they will deliver an event that will “astonish the world”.
Disputes off the pitch rage, Argentina and France will now meet in Olympic grudge match
July 31 – In the last eight of the Olympic football tournament, France and Argentina will renew their rivalry after progressing from their groups with victories against New Zealand and Ukraine.
Man Utd puts its digital fantasy game cards on the table with Tezos
July 31 – Manchester United have launched a new fantasy football game, Fantasy United, for the 2024/25 season.
Chelsea forgive Fernandez for racist post, all ‘very comfortable and good’
July 31 – Chelsea will take no action against their Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez for singing a derogatory song about France’s black players.
Howe dismisses speculation over England job
July 31 – Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, one of the favourites to replace Gareth Southgate for the England job, says he has had no official contact with the Football Association over the vacancy.
More security issues and political chanting as Men’s Olympic group stage ends
July 31 – A fan had to be wrestled away from Guinea forward Aliou Balde after rushing on to the field Tuesday in another security incident during the Olympic men’s football tournament.
Roshn Group unveil plans for building of 45,000 capacity stadium in Riyadh
July 31 – Saudi Arabia’s Roshn Group on Tuesday unveiled plans for the construction of a 45,000-seater stadium in Riyadh. Earlier this week, the Arab Kingdom submitted its bid book for the 2034 World Cup.
Man Utd’s California dreaming turns into a nightmare as Yoro and Hojlund injured
July 31 – Manchester United blockbuster signing Leny Yoro has been spotted wearing a protective boot and using crutches at the club’s UCLA training base in California, as Manchester United’s season takes a huge hit before it has even taken off.
Transfer talk: Saudi’s make first big summer move with Diaby’s €60m signing
July 31 – It has been a quiet week for the major European leagues as Saudi player investment takes centre stage in the transfer market once again.
Bookmaker Elitbet to rebrand Bulgaria’s third tier
July 31 – The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) has signed a two-year partnership agreement with the bookmaker Elitbet. Who will become the main sponsor of the third tier of Bulgarian football.
World Cup 2030 and 2034 hosting bid books handed over to FIFA in Paris
July 30 – Plans to stage the 2030 and 2034 World Cups have passed a key landmark with FIFA receiving the formal bid books from leaders of the seven member federations involved.
Canada appeal Olympic points deduction but not ban on coaching staff
July 30 – Canada have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over the decision to dock their women’s team six points in the ongoing Olympic drone spying scandal. But they have stopped short of appealing head coach Bev Priestman’s one-year ban.
Betway takes title sponsorship of South Africa’s Premier Soccer League in £38m deal
July 30 – Online bookmaker Betway, who last week agreed a sponsorship with Manchester City, has also unveiled its title sponsorship of South Africa’s Premier Soccer League (PSL).