FIFA tenders women’s world cup 2023 media rights in Asian markets
April 27 – FIFA has issued an invitation to tender (ITT) for the sale of media rights to the 2023 Women’s World Cup 2023 in selected territories across Asia.
Pumas look to extend Mexico’s 13-year hold of Champions League title against Seattle Sounders
April 27 – The first leg of the 2022 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League (SCCL) final kicks off tonight with the Seattle Sounders from the MLS looking to break a 13-season hold on the title by Mexico’s Liga MX clubs.
Grounded: Rodrigues has a different flight plan for CBF
April 27 – A helicopter and an aeroplane. That’s what the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) is seeking to offload to save €2.4 million (13 million reais) in annual expenses.
Europol and UEFA commit to greater co-operation in war on match-fixing
April 27 – The European Union’s law enforcement agency Europol and UEFA have completed a workshop aimed at identifying new ways to investigate and cooperate on match-fixing cases.
New study to research why pro players are 3.5 times more likely to die of dementia
April 26 – A new dementia study has been launched to investigate how to reduce risk of the disease in ex-players.
Two wrong (uns) don’t make a right. Fenwick chases big TTFA handout. Miller listed as creditor
By Paul Nicholson
April 26 – While Jack Warner tops the list of Trinidad and Tobago FA’s list of creditors filed at a local court as part of the TTFA’s insolvency proceedings – he is claiming $3 million – two other English names high up the list will raise eyebrows and interest in Europe.
Premier League beware: Government warms to task of bossing football
April 26 – English football’s foot-dragging made the imposition of a regulator to oversee finances and club ownership inevitable, according to the government.
Feyenoord shelve plans for new stadium to focus on football
April 28 – Feyenoord have dropped plans to build a new stadium on the banks of the Meuse over spiralling costs.
Fan fury as Premier League founder member Oldham relegated to fifth tier
April 26 – Oldham Athletic have set an unwanted record of becoming the first former Premier League club ever to drop out of English football’s four main divisions altogether.
Death threats off the pitch, violence against officials on it; has Brazilian football lost control?
By Samindra Kunti
April 26 – Stressing the urgency of the situation, Corinthians president Duilio Monteiro Alves has said violence in Brazilian football is getting out of control.
Liverpool line up Crystal Palace for second pre-season game in Asia
April 26 – Quadruple chasing Liverpool will warm up for their 2022/23 campaign in Asia with a game in Singapore against Crystal Palace for the inaugural Standard Chartered Singapore Trophy.
Man City and Club América line up for Copa de Lone Star at Houston’s NRG Stadium
April 26 – Manchester City have announced they will play two pre-season friendlies in the US in July, prior to the start of their 2022/23 campaign.
Jack Warner still in the game as he tops list of TTFA creditors with $3m claim
By Paul Nicholson
April 25 – The world’s most wanted football criminal, Jack Warner, has emerged at the top of a list of unsecured creditors compiled by the Trinidad and Tobago FA’s (TTFA) trustee Maria Daniel. The document, filed with the Trinidad and Tobago court, lists Warner’s claim at TT$22.6 million ($3.38 million).
UK government steps in to regulate big money football
April 25 – After months of heated debate about how to reform the national sport, an independent regulator is being set up with the aim of having oversight of the English game’s finances and club ownership.
Bayern Munich open doors to Ukrainian refugees as they make it 10 out of 10 titles
April 25 – FC Bayern Munich have launched an aid programme for Ukraine that will include housing for disabled Ukrainian refugees, the German club has announced.