Finn financier enters race for Man Utd with offer to put half the club in fan ownership
March 24 – The race to buy Manchester United is hotting up with little-known Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus entering the fray.
FIFA opens bidding process for Women’s World Cup 2027 with first deadline April 23
March 24 – FIFA has released first details of the bidding process for the hosting of the 2027 Women’s World Cup with the deadline for expressions of interest set for April 23. The final vote on hosts will be made at the FIFA Congress on 17 May 2024, leaving the hosts three years to organise the event.
Belgians go to court to challenge gambling ad ban that will rip out 12% of football’s revenue
March 24 – Belgian football is joining the rest of the Belgian sports industry in going to court to challenge a total ban on gambling advertising in the country.
Chinese state opens two more investigations into FA officials
March 24 – China’s scandal-plagued federation has been rocked by new corruption probes into its chiefs of discipline and competition.
Red Star Belgrade settles €13m of government tax debt
March 23 – Serbia’s Red Star Belgrade has settled all its debts to the state, according to Zvezdan Terzič, general director of the club.
Nagelsmann’s downhill run at Bayern finds Tuchel waiting in the wings
March 24 – Julian Nagelsmann has been left stunned by Bayern Munich’s decision to sack him while still in contention to win three trophies, according to German reports.
Mexico take step towards CNL Las Vegas finals but a Jamaica win would put Reggae Boyz through
March 24 – Mexico took a big step towards Las Vegas and the 2022-23 Concacaf Nations League finals last night with a 2-0 win over Suriname at the Frank Essed Stadion in Paramaribo.
Kane penalty in Naples puts him above Rooney as England’s all-time top scorer
March 24 – Harry Kane became England’s leading scorer of all time on Thursday with his 54th goal for the national team in the 2-1 European Championship qualifying win over Italy in Naples.
Brazil’s Menezes puts faith in youth for Moroccan friendly
March 24 – On Saturday, Brazil will kick off the new cycle with a friendly international against World Cup semi-finalists Morocco in Tangier, but question marks loom over the future direction of the team.
Joie buckle in for growth of women’s game with Man City
March 24 – Manchester City Women have unveiled a new partnership with baby gear brand, Joie whose logo will appearon the back of the shorts of the women’s first team for all fixtures.
UEFA opens own probe into Barca payments to top referee in ‘Caso Negreira’ case
March 23 – UEFA has announced it has opened its own investigation into the millions of dollars of payments made by Barcelona to the former vice president of Spain’s referees’ committee, Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira.
FIFA suspends Congo coaches and opens into abuse probe
March 23 – FIFA and its Ethics Committee have suspended a number of coaches in DR Congo accused of having abused minor players, the world federation announced on Wednesday.
Euro 2024 qualifiers kick off with Italy vs England repeat of Euro 2020 final
March 23 – Three months after the end of the World Cup, qualifying for the next European Championship begins tonight with Italy vs England the heavyweight standout fixture.
Inter close new deals with Ria Money Transfer and Affizzionados
March 23 – Inter Milan have agreed new sponsorships with Ria Money Transfer, the global cross-border money transfer brand owned by Euronet, and sports channel Affizzionados, who will become the club’s first Regional Partner in Mexico.
Concacaf to start Gold Cup at SoFi Stadium with draw, and will finish there with final in July
March 23 – Concacaf will kick off the road to the Gold Cup final at the SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, at the SoFi Stadium with the draw the 2023 edition of the confederation’s blue riband men’s national team championship on April 14.