Mbappé vs Messi again as FIFA announce final list of nominees for Best awards
February 14 – Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are going head-to-head again in a FIFA competition, this time it is for the 2022 Best Player of the Year Award.
PingAn adds another year to Chinese Super League title sponsorship that began in 2014
February 14 – The Chinese Super League (CSL), which is gearing up for the start of its season, has renewed its title sponsorship agreement with insurance company Ping An in what is believed to be a one-season agreement covering 2023.
Sheffield United bidder Mmobuosi has unpaid court judgements against him in UK
By Paul Nicholson
February 13 – Sheffield United’s proposed billionaire buyer Dozy Mmobuosi has outstanding County Court judgments against him in the UK for £30,109 for failure to pay his rent on a property in St Albans, Hertfordshire.
Legal threat persuades Canadian women to suspend strike action ahead of SheBelieves Cup
February 13 – Canada will play in the SheBelieves Cup after Canada Soccer threatened legal action against the women’s national team players. They had threatened strike action but have now returned to training ahead of the tournament.
Premier League’s VAR chief admits mistakes cost Arsenal and Brighton crucial points
February 13 – If Arsenal fail to land the Premier League title, they may well look back on Saturday and Sunday’s pivotal VAR decision as one of the reasons.
Brentford condemns ‘barrage’ of racist abuse of Toney after he scores against Arsenal
February 13 – English Premier League club Brentford say they are “disgusted and saddened” by “abusive, racist messages” sent to striker Ivan Toney following Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Arsenal.
Belgian top tier club Gent look to private equity for new money
February 13 – Belgian club KAA Gent have been put up for sale and could become the latest to end up in foreign ownership.
UEFA clubs to show solidarity with earthquake victims before matches this week
February 13 – UEFA has announced that a moment of silence will be observed before kick-off at all their club competition matches taking place this week as a show of support for Turkey and Syria and as a mark of respect for the victims following the devastating earthquakes that affected both countries.
Ghana call on Chris Hughton to lead national team into AFCON qualifiers
February 13 – Former Brighton manager Chris Hughton has been appointed head coach of the Ghana national team.
Another loss for Spurs, as Levy welcomes coming FFP changes.
By David Owen
February 13 – Tottenham Hotspur, the North London club whose local rivals Arsenal have surged to the top of the Premier League table, have posted a third consecutive annual loss.
Real Madrid win 5th CWC in goalfest final in Morocco
By Samindra Kunti in Rabat
February 11 – Spearheaded by Vinicius Junior and Frederico Valverde, Real Madrid defeated the Asian champions 5-3 to win a record fifth Club World Cup crown and reconfirm European dominance of the competition.
Saints fire Jones after humiliating Wolves loss
February 12 – Premier League Southampton have sacked manager Nathan Jones a day after their humiliating home loss to 10-man fellow relegation strugglers Wolverhampton Wanderers. Jones lasted just 95 days at the club.
UEFA donates €200K for earthquake victims with fundraising at UCL Istanbul finals planned
February 13 – UEFA and the UEFA Foundation for Children, have made an initial donation of €200,000 to support the humanitarian operation following the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
European Leagues and ECA slam Super League pitch saying there was no consultation; and no EPL teams either
By Andrew Warshaw
February 12 – The umbrella body for Europe’s major leagues is the latest stakeholder to denounce the resurrection of the Super League concept that has made worldwide headlines but which is not actually so super, reportedly being void of any English Premier League clubs.
Flamengo fans threaten legal action against FIFA after last-minute CWC venue switch
By Samindra Kunti
February 10 – Incensed by FIFA’s last-minute shift of the Club World Cup third place play-off to Tangier from Rabat, Flamengo fans want to sue the world federation because of the extra costs they now face.