CBF signs with Konami, but looks to launch a virtual Brasileirão for gamers
August 31 – The Brazilian FA, the CBF, and Japanese video games maker Konami have struck a two-year partnership deal for the Pro Evolution Soccer video game.
Transfer spending set to top £1bn as record-breaking clubs scramble for last minute deals
August 31 – Premier League clubs look set to take their summer spending through the £1 billion barrier for the first time in what is expected to be the usual frenzied final day of business today before the window slams shut for six months.
Solo ends her season early after Olympic traumas take their toll
August 31 – Controversial US goalkeeper Hope Solo has decided not to play for her club side Seattle Reign for the rest of the season saying she is not in the right mental state.
Africa puts forward nominees for FIFA Council vote
August 31 – Seven candidates, including two confederation vice presidents, are standing for election to be Africa’s two new representatives on the ruling FIFA Council next month.
Allams close in on sale of Hull City to Chinese consortium
August 31 – Hull City, who surprised everyone with a storming start to their return to the Premier League winning their first two games, expect to be under new ownership within the next two weeks according to vice-chairman Ehab Allam.
Real to continue court battle against EC demand to pay €18.4m penalty
August 31 – Real Madrid say they will now continue with their appeal to European Court of Justice over the order to reimburse the Madrid City Council €18.4 million, despite losing their first appeal to the European Commission (EC).
Rooney says Russia 2018 will be his last blast in England colours
August 31- England’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney has announced he will retire from international football after the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Infantino set to get improved pay deal after turning down ‘insulting’ $2m
By Andrew Warshaw
August 30 – The thorny issue of FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s salary has burst into fresh controversy amid speculation that he is about to receive an improved pay deal after refusing to sign his original contract drawn up six months ago.
Hungarians declare for Ceferin in UEFA presidential race
August 30 – The Hungarian Football Federation (HFF) is the latest UEFA member association to declare support for Slovenian Aleksander Ceferin in the presidential elections September 14 in Athens.
AFC gathers stakeholders to discuss future AFC Cup format
August 30 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has taken initial steps to develop the format of its AFC Cup competition with a series of meetings with clubs, leagues and national associations at the AFC HQ in Kuala Lumpur.
Banc of California grabs LAFC stadium naming rights
August 30 – Los Angeles’s new MLS franchise LAFC will kick off with a $100 million naming rights sponsor for its $350 million new stadium. The 15-year deal with Banc of California is a record naming rights deal for soccer in the US.
American McCourt steps up to bat in France with OM acquisition
By Samindra Kunti
August 30 – The former owner of Major League Baseball club the LA Dodgers, Frank McCourt (pictured), is set to become the new owner of French club Olympique de Marseille for a reported $44.68 million. The American has vowed to restore the club to their former glories.
AFC critical of Kuwaiti political intervention and warns MAs to stay clear
August 30 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has issued a strongly worded statement opposing the Kuwait government’s intervention at the Kuwait Football Association (KFA) and said that “it will not recognise the Kuwait government installed football body, its amended statues nor its member clubs.”
Bad taste: Toronto sex banner taunt meets social media and Montreal censure
August 30 -Toronto FC have apologised to rivals Montreal Impact after a “disgraceful” banner portraying a woman seemingly performing a sex act was displayed during Saturday’s Major League Soccer clash.
Hart lined up for Serie A’s Torino, Leipzig break Scottish records for Burke
August 30 – England goalkeeper Joe Hart, whose omission from the Manchester City side now managed by Pep Guardiola has made headline sporting news across the United Kingdom and beyond, has managed to find another club as the transfer window deadline approaches.