Porsche cleared to take 10% stake in Bundlesliga’s VfB Stuttgart
January 30 – Germany’s DFL has approved the acquisition of 10.41% of Bundelsiga side VfB Stuttgart by sports car manufacturer Porsche.
Ceferin says A22’s Super League won’t happen and questions sporting integrity of CWC
January 30 – UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin insists a European Super League is dead in the water despite last December’s ruling by the European Court of Justice that UEFA and FIFA broke EU competition rules by attempting to block the seemingly doomed breakaway league.
Ivory Coast squeeze past Senegal on penalties as despair turns to joy for AFCON hosts
January 30 – Hosts Ivory Coast put a disastrous group campaign behind them on Monday as they stunned holders Senegal 5-4 on penalties to book a surprise Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Mali or Burkina Faso.
Dramatic last gasp equaliser spurs South Korea to penalty shoot out win over Saudi Arabia
By Harry Ewing at the Education City Stadium
January 30 – It was another night of red-hot passion and nerve jangling football in the last 16 ties of the Asian Cup in Doha, Qatar.
Show me the money. Qataris angry over claims they weren’t as loaded as they pretended
January 30 – Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani is reported to be seeking legal advice after claims he didn’t provide proof of funds when trying to buy Manchester United.
Uzbeks brush past Thailand to set up Qatar quarter final
January 30 – Uzbekistan secured a spot in the last eight of the Asian Cup following a routine 2-1 victory over Thailand, the last south-east Asian country in competition.
Uzbekistan’s Katanec gets prickly over team’s winning performances
January 30 – Srecko Katanec has defended his reign as Uzbekistan manager and his team’s 2-1 victory against Thailand that ensured passage to the last eight of the Asian Cup after receiving criticism from local media. He called on Uzbeks to “be happy and normal”.
Kilts packed, the Tartan Army are getting ready for the road
January 30 – With Scotland returning for their seond consecutive European championship, the Scottish FA have agreed a deal with Destination Sport Travel who become the official Scotland national team travel partner for Euro 2024.
Syria look to spring another last 16 surprise on Iran
January 30 – Syria will rely on their own strengths and philosophy against Iran in the round of 16, said manager Hector Cuper on the eve of their second-round encounter.
Bahrain undaunted by ‘life or death’ challenge of Japan
January 30 – Asian Cup hopefuls Bahrain will confront tournament favourites Japan on Wednesday afternoon at the Thumama Stadium in a round of 16 fixture that could completely change the complexion of the tournament.
Moriyasu quietly confident ahead of Japan’s clash with Bahrain
January 30 – Entering his press conference with an air of calmness and composure despite being ten minutes late, Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu explained his expectations heading into the round of 16 tie with Bahrain at the Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Greek fans to return to matches in February but only if they comply with ‘draconian’ new rules
January 30 – Greek Deputy Minister of Sports of Greece, Yiannis Vroutsis, has said that football fans will be able to return to stadia on February 13. Vroutsis also presented a raft of new measures that the Greek government will take to deal with any fan violence.
Emotions boil over as Iraqi press fury at Jesus Casas forces security to intervene
January 29 – With Iraqi emotions running high after the team were bundled out of the Asian Cup in heartbreaking fashion, surrendering two goals in added time, manager Jesus Casas felt the force of Iraqi press.
Daboub praises his Palestinian heroes and a record Asian cup campaign crafted against the odds
January 29 – Showering his team with praise after their historic campaign at the Asian Cup that ended with a 2-1 defeat to hosts Qatar, manager Makram Daboub said his players had “alleviated the pain of Palestine”.
Palestine bow out with friends, honour and pride as Afif drives Qatar into last eight
By Samindra Kunti in Al Khor
January 29 – With an assist and a goal, Akram Afif propelled Qatar to the last eight of the Asian Cup with a 2-1 victory over the brave-hearted Palestinians.