Chelsea and Liverpool join Spurs in ending 1xBet sponsorships
September 3 – Chelsea and Liverpool have followed Tottenham Hotspurs’s lead earlier this month and ended their sponsorships with Russian online betting firm 1xBet.
UEFA’s €380m Ukrainian timebomb. Oligarch collected UFF money via an offshore company
September 9 – UEFA’s dealings with the Ukrainian FA, that for some time have looked to be a timebomb waiting to go off, have been unmasked via new Football Leaks documents that show the European governing body has paid €380 million to an offshore company.
Platini promises no more sitting on the sidelines as his ban nears its end
By Paul Nicholson
September 9 – With his ban from football ending October 7, former UEFA president Michel Platini has told Swiss television channel RTS that he is planning his return, though he does not know where or in what role.
European Leagues want more cash and greater protection in UEFA club competition revamp
September 9 – The European Leagues umbrella group have advocated for a fairer wealth distribution in the European game. They also argue that domestic leagues must be protected from any expansion in the European club game.
Atletico Madrid launch cryptocurrency fan token via Socios.com
September 9 – Spain’s Atlético Madrid has signed up to the Socios.com blockchain-based fan engagement and rewards platform. Socios.com becomes the club’s Official Fan Token partner.
‘You couldn’t make this shirt up’. Paddy Power stunt backfires
September 9 – The English FA has hit Huddersfield Town with a £50,000 fine from the Football Association (FA) after ruling it breached the FA’s kit and advertising regulations over a sash-style shirt which displayed the Paddy Power logo during a friendly game against Rochdale on July 17.
English kick WSL off with record attendances in the homes of the men’s game
September 9 – The English Women’s Super League enjoyed record attendances during the opening weekend of the new season with the six first fixtures attracting almost 63,000 fans.
Dutch-German MoU sees old rivals build new friendships
September 9 – The German and Dutch FAs have signed a memorandum of understanding to regularly transfer knowledge between the two governing bodies.
Financial squeeze: CAF withholds payments to nations and clubs
By Osasu Obayiuwana
September 6 – Prize money due to the top three teams at the last Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Final in Egypt is yet to be paid in full.
Cappello warns of ‘disturbing’ power of agents
By Paul Nicholson in Edinburgh
September 6 – Coaching legend Fabio Cappello has slammed the power that player agents have within the game, and how that power is used to manipulate players, managers and clubs.
Unfinished business: Neymar could be back in Barcelona by Christmas
By Paul Nicholson in Edinburgh
September 5 – PSG’s €200 million star Neymar Jnr could leave the club as early January for Barcelona, though more likely at the end of the season if PSG play him in Champions League matches before the Winter transfer opens.
Palestine and Mongolia spring surprises as Asian World Cup qualifying enters second round
September 6 – Palestine and Mongolia with surprise victories got the second round of Asian World Cup qualifiers. Meanwhile Asian champions and World Cup 2022 hosts Qatar continued their impressive form thrashing Afghanistan 6-0.
Everton have a new name for women’s team…Everton
September 6 – With the Women’s Super League kicking off this weekend, Everton’s women’s team will open their campaign against Birmingham City Women with a new name. Everton Ladies will now be known as Everton.
Finns agree equal pay for men’s and women’s national teams
September 6 – The Finnish FA (SPL) have announced that in their new player contracts there will be equal pay for their men’s and women’s national teams.
Coca-Cola sign-up for Euro 2020 sponsorship
September 6 – Coca-Cola has signed up as a sponsor for the Euro 2020 championships, extending its 32-year partnership with the European governing body UEFA.