Lack of match dates could force Coupe de France off, says Le Graët
December 1 – This season’s entire Coupe de France is in danger of being called off, according to French federation president Noël Le Graët.
Frappart breaks down more barriers with Juve vs Dynamo Kiev appointment
December 1 – Stephanie Frappart breaks more new ground on Wednesday when she becomes the first woman to referee a men’s Champions League game.
AFC boosts social platforms in China with new channels already topping 26m
December 1 – The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) who last week announced a landmark broadcast partnership with telecoms giant China Mobile Migu, has further expanded its content commitment in the country with the launch of new accounts on Toutiao and Douyin.
Inter report €102.4m loss but 72% gain on digital platforms
December 1 – Inter Milan have reported losses of €102.4 million for the 2019/20 financial year, that covers the suspension of the season in March when the covid pandemic hit.
Serie B dips toe into new media and VC waters with new rights company
December 1 – Following the lead of their bigger brothers, Italy’s Serie B clubs have formed a new media rights company to manage the leagues marketing and broadcast assets.
Blatter and Platini re-targeted as Swiss judiciary focus back on the CHF2m payment
By Andrew Warshaw
November 30 – With the five-year case against them by Swiss prosecutors seemingly going nowhere, Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are under investigation for yet more alleged misdemeanours, this time for “fraud” and “breach of trust”.
UEFA to open talks with city hosts on options for fan attendance at Euros next June
November 30 – UEFA have decided to make a final decision on March 5 next year in terms of whether fans will be allowed at the postponed Euro 2020 tournament.
Atlético Madrid show €1.8m profit but debt balloons to €999m
November 30 – Spain’s Atlético Madrid will report a net profit of €1.8 million for the 2019/20 season despite debt rising to a massive €999 million, according to reports.
Wolves and Mexico striker Jimenez has surgery on fractured skull after clash with Luiz
November 30 – Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Mexican striker Raul Jimenez has undergone surgery on a fractured skull after a sickening first-half clash of heads in his team’s 2-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday.
Integrity: AFC publishes revised Code of Conduct
November 3 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has published its new AFC Code of Conduct, a significant revision of the code that was first published in 2014.
Police raid home of Maradona’s doctor
November 30 – Argentine prosecutors are investigating Diego Maradona’s personal physician for possible negligence following the footballing legend’s death last week from a heart attack at the age of 60 which sparked a global outpouring of grief.
Four coaches since June, no money, and relegation looming. Botafogo in crisis
November 30 – Botafogo are teetering on the edge after dismissing their fourth coach since June. The club, languishing in the relegation zone of the Brazilian top flight, dismissed Ramon Diaz on Friday after he had been in charge for only three weeks.
Alves’ ‘transparency’ platform win him presidency at debt-riddled Corinthians
November 30 – Duílio Monteiro Alves has been elected the new president of Brazilian giants Corinthians. With the victory, former strongman Andrés Sanchez’s political group will lead the club for another three years.
Leeds United app-y with new 2-year Hisense partnership
November 30 – Premier League Leeds United have struck a two-year agreement with consumer electronics brand Hisense who will become an Official Partner of the club.
Senegalese hero Papa Bouba Diop dies, aged 42
November 30 – Former Senegal international midfielder Papa Bouba Diop, who scored the goal that produced one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history, has died aged just 42.