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.
Al Rihla at journey’s end as Adidas brings in new Al Hilm ball for final rounds
December 12 – FIFA will debut a new Adidas ball for the final four matches of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, with the ball in action for the first time tonight in the Argentina vs Croatia semi-final.
Aussie dissent grows over Grand Finals hosting sell-off
December 13 – Anthony Di Pietro (pictured) has resigned as a director of the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) amid the continuing fallout over the contentious decision to sell hosting rights for the title-deciding ‘Grand Finals’ to Sydney until 2025.
Dominguez pushes for 2030 in South America, and opens door for Copa America 2024 in US
December 12 – The South American confederation, Conmebol, is stepping up its campaign to host the 2030 World Cup despite a likely counter-bid from Europe.
Morocco stun Portugal to set up history making semi-final with France
December 12 – Channelling their inner ‘Rocky’ in eliminating Portugal 1-0 from the World Cup and becoming the first African country to reach the last four of the global finals, coach Walid Regragui believes that his side can win the ultimate prize.
Worst World Cup referees ever. Officials under fire for series of shocking failures
By Andrew Warshaw
December 12 – Referees are invariably lambasted at various stages during major competitions. It goes with the territory.
Should I stay or should I go: Southgate has emotional clash over England future
December 12 – As England lick their wounds after falling just short for the third tournament in a row, manager Gareth Southgate is pondering whether to stay on in the role.
Saudi Arabia continues to build partnerships with Ghana FA hook-up
December 12 – The increasingly fast-moving Saudi Arabian Football Association (SAFF) has signed another Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with another international federations, this time with the Ghana FA.
SIGA heads launch of Sport Transparency Index to rank clubs, leagues and governing bodies
December 12 – The Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA), has announced the launch of a Sports Transparencey Index which will rank and compare base transparency levels between clubs, leagues, national associations and governing bodies.
Chelsea and Atletico Madrid looks set to lose Whalefin crypto sponsorships
December 12 – The crypto winter has taken another casualty with Chelsea sleeve sponsor Amber Group, who display their Whalefin logo, reportedly ending their £20 million-a-year deal just seven months after it started.
Team Base Camps confirmed for Australia and New Zealand 2023 WWC
December 12 – While the Qatar 2022 men’s World Cup is at semi-final stage, the 2023 World Cup has reached base camp – 29 of them.
Brazil betting sponsorship booming as Pixibet adds Corinthians
December 12 –Brazil-focussed online bookmaker Pixbet has added another top flight club, agreeing a three-year sponsorship with Sao Paulo giants Corinthians.
‘Sometimes we win, sometimes we lose’. Tite quits Brazil after Croatia loss
By Samindra Kunti in Doha
December 11 – Brazil coach Tite has stepped down following his team’s heartbreaking quarter-final elimination on penalties by Croatia, but he refused to accept criticism that the Seleçao conceded a crucial late equaliser in extra-time because of disorganisation.