AFC gathers its coaching elite for Shanghai powwow
September 7 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has gathered together many of its top club coaches from across the region for its Third Elite Club Coaches Forum in Shanghai.
Spurs break new Premier League ground with debut on Douyin video app in China
September 7 – Premier League Tottenham Hotspur have added to social media presence in China by becoming the first English Premier League Club to launch on the country’s short video app, Douyin.
Mexico’s Club América flexes its brand muscle and stakes its US claim with NY office
September 7 – Mexico’s Club América has joined the Hispanic rush for US brand presence and marketing dollars with the opening of office in New York scheduled for the Autumn of this year, and the hiring of Arturo de la Fuente, previously head of business development at Barcelona, to run the business.
Bitcademy brings blockchain to funding of player development and player trading platform
September 7 – In what may be a world first, a blockchain start-up is working to help develop new and untapped football talent from under-developed countries through an AI-based digital marketplace.
Germans start on path to redemption with Nations League visit of France
By Andrew Warshaw in Munich
September 6 – Germany begin the task of rebuilding their battered reputation tonight but could not have chosen tougher opponents for the first game since their worst World Cup for 80 years.
FIFA lengthens Nyantakyi’s ban as investigation continues
September 6 – FIFA has extended its ban from all football activities on Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi, the second most powerful official in African football, by an additional 45 days.
Bility’s Liberian reign nears end as Raji set to takeover in unopposed election
By Paul Nicholson
September 6 – Musa Bility’s controversial and protracted reign as president of the Liberia Football Association (LFA) will officially come to end this weekend with Mustapha Raji (pictured) being crowned new head of the LFA.
Neymar tops list at €233m as KPMG launches new player valuation tool
September 6 – KPMG Football Benchmark has released a new digital Player Valuation tool that provides market value estimations for 4,000 players from the top 11 European and South American leagues.
Griezmann grizzles at being left off FIFA’s Best shortlist, after all, he did win a World Cup
September 6 – French star Antoine Griezmann insists he deserves to be on the podium for this year’s FIFA best player awards after winning the World Cup for France and the Europa League for Atletico Madrid.
Premier League seeks exemption to keep foreign player doors open post Brexit
September 6 – The English Premier League is holding talks with British authorities to try and ensure imported players from Europe will not be subject to work permits after Brexit.
Old players in new money: Shevchenko top list, Ferdinand and Shearer follow
September 6 – What would the value of players in the early years of the Premier League look like if they were playing today? Andriy Shevchenko, who cost just over £29 million when he transferred to Chelsea in 2006, would likely cost over £144 million.
Danish part-timers show spirit against Slovakia as Wales Nations League opener looms
September 6 – Denmark’s bits-and-pieces team of lower-league players, drafted in because of a bitter pay dispute, went down fighting when they beaten 3-0 by Slovakia in a friendly on Wednesday.
Greek god: Yaya Touré makes triumphant return to Olympiacos
September 5 – Yaya Touré is a football ‘legend’ but for the fans of Olympiacos he is now elevated to the ranks of the Immortals.
Beckham names MLS franchise Inter Miami and unveils club logo
September 5 – David Beckham is to call his MLS franchise Club Internacional de Futbol Miami – Inter Miami CF – and has unveiled the club’s logo.
LaLiga pushes on with U$ game plan; Girona offered €4m to play Barca, say reports
September 5 – Spain’s La Liga is pushing ahead with its plans to take a regular season match to the US with media reports saying the first overseas game will be an all-Catalonian affair between giants FC Barcelona and Girona at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on January 27 next year.