Man Utd adds Doo Group as online trading partner
January 3 – Manchester United have agreed a multi-year global partnership with Singapore-headquartered online financial trading platform, Doo Group.
The Three versus The Six: how politics brought Charlton and Beckenbauer back to Wembley 50 years ago
By David Owen
January 3 – Today marks the 50th anniversary of a very odd football match at Wembley Stadium.
LaLiga counters Vinícius accusation that it is soft on racism and files charges at court
January 3 – Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr has accused LaLiga of continuing to do nothing about racist abuse from fans after he was targeted by Real Valladolid fans last Friday.
Russians opt to rebuild European bridges rather than apply for AFC membership
January 3 – Russian football bosses have decided not to quit UEFA, shelving a plan to try instead to join the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to enable its clubs and national teams to resume playing.
Tunisia keep faith in Kadri for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
January 3 – Tunisia have extended the contract of coach Jalel Kadri (pictured) for a year despite the Carthage Eagles’ group-stage exit from the World Cup in Qatar.
Israeli shooting of Palestinian player is a brutal return to reality after Qatar 2022 FIFA-fest
By Paul Nicholson
January 2 – The shooting of footballer Ahmed Atef Draghameh before Christmas has prompted the Palestinian FA (PFA) to call for football’s governing bodies to look at Israel’s “racist policies” and “constant violations” of international sport conventions.
Ronaldo lands in Riyadh for official presentation to Al Nassr fans tomorrow
January 2 – Cristiano Ronaldo will be officially unveiled to Al Nassr fans at their home stadium, Msrool Park, in Riyadh tomorrow (Jan 3).
Qatar hunt for new coach after parting company with Felix Sanchez
January 2 – Following a deeply disappointing World Cup campaign, Qatar and their long-standing coach Felix Sanchez have parted ways.
Football betting: three reasons why tipsters are worth it
January 2 – The volume of people who bet on football on a daily basis should not come as a surprise. It is a number that is still growing though not all punters are using the tools available or the market intelligence. Nostrabet provides free football predictions across all the leading competitions giving information that will help punters place the bet they want.
World mourns loss of Pele, the greatest ever, aged 82
By Andrew Warshaw
December 30 – Brazil has declared three days of national mourning as tributes poured in from across the globe to mark the death of Pele, arguably the greatest player ever, at the age of 82.
More than a footballer. How Pelé’s star power ignited a new world for soccer
By Samindra Kunti
December 28 – For Angelo Anastasio, an immigrant from Polistena in Southern Italy, June 10, 1975 turned out to be an unpleasant day. On that day, the defender was cut from the New York Cosmos roster. And while no football-minded soul genuinely expressed any interest in Anastasio’s fate, that move signified a seismic shift in the American football landscape. The end of the Stone Age had arrived.
AFC plans radical revamp of its Champions League and AFC Cup competitions
By Paul Nicholson
December 28 – The Asian Football Confederation is undertaking a major revision of its men’s club competitions as it injects a more competitive foundation into its flagship Champions League and AFC Cup, both likely to be renamed as part of the new three-tier structure.
Euro-sceptic Russia considers applying to switch from UEFA to AFC
December 30 – Russian football bosses are reported to be considering quitting UEFA and applying to join the Asian Football Confederation to enable its clubs and national teams to resume playing.
Iranian authorities detain flight carrying the family of football legend Ali Daei
December 30 – Earlier this week Iranian authorities ordered a Dubai-bound flight to land, preventing the family members of outspoken Iranian football legend Ali Daei from leaving the country.
PSG close in on securing Messi contract renewal
December 30 – Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi has reached a deal to renew his contract at Paris St-Germain, according to unconfirmed French media reports.