UEFA to trial fourth sub system in youth championships
June 2 – UEFA are extending trials of allowing a fourth substitute to be used in extra time to a number of tournaments taking place this summer.
Rio police to investigate as Garrincha’s remains go missing
June 2 – Brazilian police are investigating the possible disappearance of the remains of Mane Garrincha, perhaps the greatest dribbler in football history who died in 1983 aged just 49.
Man City accused again of poaching youth players. Velez take Garre complaint to CAS
June 1 – Manchester City could become the latest club to be hit with a transfer ban when the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) rules on July 3 over City’s signing of teenager Benjamin Garre from Argentine side Velez Sarsfield.
‘12th Man’ survey puts Brits at top of most passionate fans. 13th man needed?
June 2 – A survey by Champions League sponsor Mastercard has seen British football fans voted the most passionate in Europe. ‘The 12th Man’ study saw 32% vote for British fans, ahead of 16% for Spanish fans and 12% for Italian fans.
Lagardère cut their losses and run with Juventus Stadium renamed Allianz Stadium
June 2 – Italian league and Cup double winners Juventus who tomorrow face Real Madrid in the Champions League final in Cardiff, have confirmed that their Juventus Stadium will be renamed Allianz Stadium from July 1.
Ceferin says China must wait as 2030 World Cup should be in Europe
By Andrew Warshaw
June 1 – In his first public comment on the issue, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says the 2030 World Cup should go to Europe and that China should not be allowed to jump the queue and must abide by current regional hosting rules.
Forest chair Randall champions Marinakis and making the club ‘fit for purpose’
June 1 – Nottingham Forest’s new chairman, Nicholas Randall QC, has written an open letter to the club’s fans outlining the management plans for club and shedding more light on the new owners and in particular Evangelos Marinakis, also the owner of Greek champions Olympiacos.
Atletico Madrid fury over transfer ban that could kill Greizmann talks with Man Utd
By Andrew Warshaw
June 1 – Atletico Madrid have reacted furiously after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) threw out their last-ditch appeal against a transfer ban imposed by FIFA for signing non-Spanish players under the age of 18, saying the verdict will cause “irreparable damage”.
Lyon’s all-star line-up seeks record 4th CL title against PSG in all-France final
By Samindra Kunti in Cardiff, Wales
June 1 – In a first all-French final defending champions Olympique Lyon seek a record equalling fourth Women’s Champions League title against Paris Saint-Germain tonight in Cardiff.
China’s Vivo signs on as FIFA sponsor for 2018 and 2022 World Cups
By Andrew Warshaw
June 1 – FIFA’s links with China have been further cemented by the announcement of another Chinese World Cup sponsor, with smartphone company Vivo named as the latest commercial backer for both the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.
Wenger to spend £100m as he targets PL. Usmanov promises cash as he wrestles for control
June 1 – It has been very much a reign of two halves but after signing a new two-year deal, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, the longest serving manager in English top-flight football, is targeting next season’s Premier League title.
Spurs secure £400m bank loan to complete £740m stadium build
June 1 – Premier League Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £400 million five-year bank loan to support the construction of the club’s new 61,500 seat new stadium. The facility is being provided by Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs and HSBC Bank.
EPFL and UEFA close in on peace deal over Euro club competitions
By Andrew Warshaw
May 31 – The head of the umbrella body for Europe’s top leagues has hinted that a long-running dispute with UEFA over controversial changes to the Champions League may be on the verge of being resolved.
Man Utd beat Barca and Real to top Euro financial league, Spurs knock PSG out of 10th spot
By Paul Nicholson
May 31 – The latest KPMG Football Benchmark report on the Enterprise Value of clubs is ultimately a homage to Manchester United and the Premier League’s bumper television rights deal.
Stakhanovists: Greizmann, Ndidi, Koke, Pogba and Neymar do the work of 10 players
May 31 – A list of the players from Europe’s Big 5 leagues who played the most number of minutes for their clubs since 1 July 2016, shows eight having played more than 5,000 minutes.