SIGA launches Youth Forum webinars of Jan 27-28 as #StandWithSIGA gathers pace
December 4 – The Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) has launched its first SIGA Youth Forum that will take take place on January 27-28 next month.
Van Bronckhorst leaves CSL giants Guangzhou R&F
December 4 – Chinese Super League side Guangzhou R&F have parted company after just one season with head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst.
Man Utd’s Woodward says club would not be part of any European Super League
December 4 – Manchester United boss Ed Woodward (pictured) has said that his club wouldn’t participate in a European Super League. He argued that changes to the European football structure should be “complementary to thriving domestic leagues”.
Club ownership: Are multi-club investors the way forward for football post-covid
December 3 – City Football Group and soft drinks brand Red Bull have blazed a trail in the area of multi-club football ownership, and in the pandemic era of no fans and an uncertain broadcast and sponsorship market, opportunities to buy professional teams have never been greater.
Gunners fired up for return of fans for Rapid Vienna’s Europa League visit
December 3 – Arsenal vs Rapid Vienna on a cold Thursday evening in the Europa League’s group stage with nothing at stake may not be the most glamorous occasion, but this dead rubber will take on significance for the club’s faithful and the wider English sporting community as Arsenal will host 2,000 fans at the match, the first Premier League club to welcome back fans since the coronavirus shutdown.
Flamengo wins appeal against paying support to families of youth players killed in academy fire
December 3 – Flamengo will no longer have to pay an allowance of 10,000 Brazilian Reias (€1,578) to the families of the victims of the Ninho de Urubu training complex tragedy, a Rio de Janeiro court ruled.
Ceferin and EU chief Sassoli take joint vow to tackle racism and build European solidarity
December 3 – UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin (pictured) and European Parliament President David Sassoli met by videoconference on Wednesday with an agenda focussed on working together to tackle racism and promote inclusion, and safeguard solidarity in European football.
Wales’ Laura McAllister bids for seat at world football’s top table
December 3 – Former Wales captain Laura McAllister looks set to become one of the most powerful women in world and European football.
New Balance build Japanese presence with FC Tokyo deal
December 3 – Sportswear and boot brand New Balance has expanded its partnerships in Japan with the addition of J-League club FC Tokyo in a multi-year sponsorship.
Fulham land ClearScore sleeve deal to end of season
December 3 – Premier League returnees Fulham have agreed a one season deal credit scoring specialist ClearScore as an Official Principal Partner and Sleeve Sponsor.
New Brexit rules cut young player imports in favour of homegrown talent
By Andrew Warshaw
December 2 – Radical post-Brexit plans over the freedom – or lack of it – of players have been announced by English football authorities with overseas imports having to qualify in future through a points-based system when the transition period ends on December 31.
Qatar readies fourth 2022 venue with Al Rayyan opening set for Dec.18
December 2 – Qatar will inaugurate a fourth World Cup stadium when the Al Rayyan venue hosts the Amir Cup Final on December 18, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy has announced.
Champions League revamp talks push towards more big club clashes
December 2 – The discussion over the planned revamp of UEFA’s Champions League will continue this week, with a number of restructuring options on the table.
Israel and UAE close to signing football pact
December 2 – The football associations of Israel and the United Arab Emirates will finalise a partnership in December with FIFA president Gianni Infantino attending the signing ceremony, the Israel Football Association (IFA) has announced.
US women agree equal conditions deal, but may still appeal lost court ruling on pay
December 2 – The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) have finally reached agreement – but not over the thorny issue of equal pay which has plagued both parties and was dismissed last May.