Portugal and Spain finalise detail for 2030 World Cup bid
June 28 – The presidents of the Portuguese and Spanish FAs met with government officials on Monday to step up a possible joint bid for the 2030 World Cup.
Danish FA cautious on backing HRW call for $440m Qatar worker compensation package
By Samindra Kunti in Odense, Denmark
June 28 – The Danish Football Association (DBU) and its president Jesper Moller have remained circumspect over backing a repeated call from Human Rights Watch (HRW) for FIFA and Qatar to compensate the families of workers who died in Qatar in the build-up to the World Cup.
AFC extends bid deadline for 2023 Asian Cup to mid-July
By Samindra Kunti
June 28 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has extended the deadline for bids to stage the 2023 Asian Cup from end June to mid-July, following the withdrawal of China from hosting the tournament because of the country’s Covid-19 policy.
Lekjaa handed new term as Morrocan FA boss but does he meet FIFA eligibility criteria
June 28 – Fouzi Lekjaa has been re-elected unopposed as president of the Moroccan FA for a third four-year term.
Watford pull out of proposed friendly after fan groups protest Qatar’s human rights record
June 28 – In the latest protest against World Cup host Qatar’s human rights record, English tier-2 club Watford have cancelled a friendly match against the Qatar national team.
Aston Villa launch plan to boost capacity of Villa Park to 50,000+
June 28 – Premier League Aston Villa has launched a plan to expand the capacity of its Villa Park stadium to more than 50,000 by 2025.
Barca to sell off 10% of media rights for €200m
June 28 – Barcelona are reportedly on the verge of signing a €200 million sell off of 10% of their TV rights to US investment firm Sixth Street.
Bournemouth cash-in on return to Premier League with Dafabet shirt deal
June 28 – Bournemouth, back in the Premier League after two seasons in the Championship, have unveiled online bookmaker Dafabet as the club’s principal partner and front-of-shirt sponsor.
Derby County saga closing with property developer Clowes promising a rebuild
June 27 – Just weeks after American businessman Chris Kirchner pulled out of a deal to buy the club, local property developer David Clowes has had his bid to purchase former English champions Derby County accepted, bringing to an end months of uncertainty and turmoil.
Valcke to challenge conviction for receiving kickbacks for World Cup TV rights
June 27 – Former FIFA number two Jerome Valcke is to appeal against his conviction for accepting bribes in a case involving World Cup media rights, his legal team said today.
Jordaan wins third term as SAFA president after shelling out $1.3m in honoraria
June 27 – Danny Jordaan has retained the presidency of the South African Football Association (SAFA) for a third and final term after a very contentious election defeating former SAFA vice-president Ria Ledwaba, who could have become the first woman to lead the game in the country.
Gareth Bale packs bags for California and LAFC
June 27 – With the summer transfer window in full swing, Gareth Bale, not so long ago the world’s most expensive footballer, has ended months of speculation by surprising almost every football pundit by choosing the MLS as his next destination.
Haaland for €60m, Palermo for €13m. City Football Group love a deal
June 27 – With the ink barely dry on Erling Haaland’s €60 million switch to Manchester City, the club’s owners are on the brink of snapping up former Serie A club Palermo for what could prove to be a bargain €13 million.
Motsepe offers to pay Mosimane salary to coach South Africa…but they already have a coach
June 27 – Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has suggested that the Motsepe Foundation could pay for Pitso Mosimane to become the new boss of Bafana Bafana.
Builders boost sponsorships as Crypto booms and betting partners decline
June 27 – A sponsorship report looking at partnerships across the Big 5 European leagues has tracked more than 7,000 brands and 9,000 deals over the 2021-22 season with construction sector being the most active sponsorship category for the third consecutive season.