ESA issues health warning over cryptocurrency sponsorships
December 14 – The European Sponsorship Association (ESA) has issued a warning to rights holders over the danger of cryptocurrency partnerships and their high potential of failure.
From Vegas to Bournemouth. Foley spends £100m on a spot in the Premier League
December 14 – Las Vegas-based businessman Bill Foley’s consortium has completed the acquisition of Premier League club AFC Bournemouth in a deal said to be worth more than £100 million.
Barca make cryptocurrency debut with WhiteBIT sponsorship
December 14 – LaLiga topping Barcelona have signed their first sponsorship deal with a cryptocurrency firm, agreeing a three-year partnership with WhiteBIT.
AFC seeds Asian football business with first FMD graduates
December 14 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today graduated its first batch of students from the inaugural AFC Football Management Diploma (FMD) online programme.
Kaili says she feels betrayed by EU over Qatar bribery allegations
December 14 – Eva Kaili, one of the key figures caught up in the latest burgeoning scandal involving World Cup hosts Qatar, says she feels betrayed by European Parliament colleagues who stripped the Greek MEP of her role as vice president of the assembly.
Man City lines up the bubbles with Ballers brands for a big season finish
December 14 – Ballers Champagne has been unveiled as the Official Champagne Local Partner ofManchester City Football Club.
French journalist promises to sue Cameroon FA for defamation
December 14 – The Cameroon Football Association (Fecafoot) is facing a lawsuit from a French investigative journalist after the federation published a statement accusing him of attempted blackmail and extortion.
Scaloni defends players ahead of Argentina-Croatia semi-final clash
By Samindra Kunti in Doha
December 13 – Ahead of Argentina’s semi-final clash with Croatia, Lionel Scaloni has defended his players following their controversial behaviour during their quarter-final victory against the Netherlands, saying it is “out of touch with reality.”
Atleti and Sevilla stars shine in the Gulf
By David Owen
December 13 – Atlético Madrid and Sevilla may have disappointed in this season’s Champions League, but their players are doing the business at Qatar 2022.
Spanish court clears Neymar of transfer fee fraud over move to Barca
December 13 – A Spanish court has acquitted Brazilian superstar Neymar and other defendants in a fraud and corruption case relating to his 2013 transfer to Barcelona from Santos after prosecutors had dropped all charges in the high-profile trial.
Qatar’s EU bribery scandal casts uncomfortable shadow over World Cup closing
December 13 – A Belgian judge has charged four people after the seizure of €600,000 in cash and detained members of the European Parliament as part of an international investigation into claims that football World Cup host Qatar sought to buy influence, rocking the heart of the continent’s politics.
Qatar to host centralised AFC Champions League 2022 West region knockout rounds
December 13 – Qatar will be the centralised host for the Asian Football Confederation’s West region Champions League 2022 final knock-out rounds in February of next year.
Man City thinking bigger with Etihad Stadium and Campus expansion plan
December 13 – Manchester City is looking at plans to increase the capacity of the Etihad stadium to 60,000 as well as boost facilities around the stadium footprint.
Fan safety report: 1,800 spectator injuries at grounds in England’s top two tiers
December 13 – More than 1,800 fans were injured at English Premier League and Football League games last season.
LaLiga takes Sevilla’s ‘Transfer Tracker’ to market to reclaim unpaid player fees
December 13 – LaLiga Tech, the digital development and commercial partnership arm of the Spanish league, is partnering with Sevilla FC to make its ‘Transfer Tracker’ technology available to clubs worldwide.