England unveil pre-Euros warm-ups with St James Park on the itinerary
February 7 – England are set to return to St James Park for the first time in 19 years as they prepare for the European Championships.
Brazil under Olympic qualifying pressure after loss to Paraguay
February 7 – Men’s Olympic champions Brazil suffered a shock 1-0 defeat by Paraguay in South American qualifying for the Paris Games later this year, leaving their participation in danger.
Egypt recall Hassan brothers to manage national set up after AFCON departure
February 7 – Following their early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt have named Hossam Hassan, the country’s all-time top scorer, as technical director of their national team.
Indonesia win first-ever AFC eAsian Cup title in Qatar
February 7 – Indonesia may have exited the Asian Cup in Qatar at the group stage, but their eSports team are leaving with the eAsian Cup trophy.
Women’s Champions League: Barca draw SK Brann, Chelsea face Ajax in last eight
February 7 – Titleholders FC Barcelona have drawn unheralded SK Brann in the quarter finals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Serbian FA sharpens up with new Liu Jo look for Euros
February 7 – The Serbian Football Federation (FFS) has signed a partnership agreement with the Italian designer brand Liu Jo for EURO 2024 in Germany this year and the UEFA Nations League.
Ready to rock, Arabian style. Qatar and Iran take centrestage at Al Thumama
February 2 – After a big night of passion and a giant killing result that saw Jordan overcome South Korea to take their place in the Asian Cup final this weekend, it is the turn of hosts Qatar and Iran to battle for the right to play them.
Jordan stun South Korea on a pulsating Asian Cup night of giant killing
February 6 – On an astonishing night of giant killing Jordan knocked out South Korea 2-0 in the Asian Cup to secure a place in the final this weekend.
UEFA federations head for Paris and debate on term limits
By Andrew Warshaw
February 6 – Potential opposition to UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin’s leadership appears to be dwindling ahead of the organisation’s annual congress in Paris on Thursday.
In or out? Under investigation Eto’o resigns Cameroon FA presidency only to keep the job
February 6 – Cameroon football was plunged into off-the-field confusion when Samuel Eto’o tendered his resignation as president of the country’s FA, only to have it rejected by its executive committee.
Real Madrid shirt keeps printing money with record €70m HP sleeve deal
February 6 – Real Madrid’s €70 million-per-season sponsorship deal with technology giants HP, announced end of last week at an event held at Real Madrid City, tops the list of the world’s most lucrative football shirt sponsors.
Norway’s Klaveness calls for full debate on UEFA statute proposals at Paris Congress
By Samindra Kunti in Trondheim
February 6 – Norwegian FA president Lise Klaveness (pictured) emphasised the importance of maintaining term limits ahead of the UEFA Congress in Paris.
Inter Miami’s global Messi parade turns from sweet to sour in Hong Kong
February 6 – Lionel Messi has defended himself after local Hong Kong fans booed his absence from a long-anticipated exhibition game with Inter Miami.
Saudi Arabia set to host 8-team WAFF Women’s Championship this month
February 6 – Saudi Arabia will host the 2024 West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) Women’s Championship later this month – the first championship 11-a-side women’s tournament to be held in the Kingdom.
Jordan and WAFF president Prince Ali calls on FIFA to ‘isolate’ Israel
February 5 – Jordanian president of the West Asian Football Federation (WAFF), Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, in a powerful letter has written to FIFA and its federation members calling for united action to “isolate” Israel for its military action in Gaza.