Concacaf W ‘armors’ its #WeBelong campaign
August 27 – Last week Concacaf launched the revamped competitions and schedules for its women’s championships under the W Concacaf banner. Included in the initiative was a #WeBelong social campaign.
LaLiga partners with esports specialist Galaxy Racer for new digital content series
August 27 – Dubai-based esports organisation Galaxy Racer (GXR) and Spain’s LaLiga have signed a three-year content partnership to produce an exclusive original series, focusing on global esports, gaming and lifestyles.
Gibraltar’s Lincoln Red Imps make history and €3m+
August 27 – The tiny principality of Gibraltar has made history by getting to the group stage of a European competition for the first time after semi-professional club Lincoln Red Imps reached the third-tier Europa Conference League.
No money for Kane, but Ronaldo could return to Manchester as a blue
August 27 – Having failed in a bid to lure England captain Harry Kane, English champions Manchester City are reportedly poised to pull off a sensational coup by signing Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus.
Gianni asks Boris for special case quarantine rules for ‘red-country’ players
By Andrew Warshaw
August 26 – FIFA president Gianni Infantino has personally intervened to try and end the club versus country spat that is seriously undermining next month’s international programme, but his appeal looks unlikely to be granted.
CAF asks UK politicos for break in covid travel exemptions
August 25 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has followed in the footsteps of world federation FIFA by requesting the British Government to grant an exemption to African players for the upcoming international window.
Heineken expands 25-year UEFA sponsorship into women’s game
August 26 – UEFA has announced a seventh sponsor for its women’s competitions, with Heineken adding the women’s game to its long-standing UEFA men’s sponsorships.
Covid and security issues force venue changes for upcoming Asian Qualifiers for 2022
August 25 – The Asian qualifiers for the Qatar 2022 World Cup are seeing more covid-forced venue changes with Qatar confirmed as the neutral venue for three qualifiers in the first international window in September.
Spurs keep Kane, for now, as Man City keep their hands in their pockets
August 26 – England captain Harry Kane has decided to remain at Tottenham Hotspur, ending months of speculation over his future amidst persistent rumours of a big-money move to Manchester City.
Guardiola sets limit on his remaining time at Man City
August 26 – Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has indicated that he will leave the Premier League champions in 2023 when his contract expires, and wants to venture into international football in the future.
CBF prepares Caboclo’s exit with Ednaldo Rodrigues lined up as interim
August 26 – Suspended Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) president Rogerio Caboclo is being ushered towards the exit door, with the state federations firmly putting their weight behind Ednaldo Rodrigues to take over the leadership the organisation as interim president.
Abu Dhabi Media scoops up AFC rights for the UAE
August 26 – The AFC has added another broadcaster to its distribution roster with public service broadcaster Abu Dhabi Media in the United Arab Emirates picking up the rights to national team and club competitions for the 2021 to 2024 cycle.
50+ speakers already committed to 2021 Sport Integrity Week, Sept 13-17
August 26 – More than 50 speakers have now been lined up for The Sport Integrity Week that will be held virtually September 13 to 17.
FifaGate: DoJ grants $201m of ‘remission’ to FIFA, Concacaf and Conmebol
By Andrew Warshaw and Paul Nicholson
August 25 – The US Department of Justice has agreed to hand over $201 million of ‘remission’ money to FIFA, Concacaf and Conmebol from the amount collected from corrupt administrators in the FifaGate scandal.
Aussie airlift secures safety of group of Afghan women players
August 25 – Players from Afghanistan’s women’s team were among group of 77 athletes and family members airlifted out of Kabul to Australia on Tuesday.