Webb to open Soccerex forum in Barbados
July 17 – CONCACAF president Jeffrey Webb says the expansion of the Soccerex sports business conference to his region will help create unity among the individual federations.
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MLS TV viewing figures throw out a fuzzy picture
July 17 – With the 2014 World Cup over, and the US national team inspiring their nation for the duration of their stay in Brazil, eyes have turned to the MLS and particular attention to TV viewing figures and whether new-found national love of the world game is being sustained.
Cecafa look to add to Kagame Cup with a Champions League format
July 17 – The Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (Cecafa) Secretary General Nicholas Musonye (pictured) has said the regional association is thinking about starting its own Champions League.
Aussies get friendly on the pitch with Qatar. UAE and Belgium too
By Mark Baber
July 16- Football Federation Australia (FFA) has confirmed the Socceroos will be playing Belgium, Qatar and UAE as part of their preparations for the 2015 Asian Cup which they will be hosting from 9 to 31 January 2015.
Manchester United add Nissin to global roster
July 16- Manchester United may have failed to qualify for the Champions League for the first time but their global popularity appears to be as strong as ever after the club announced yet another commercial partnership just days after confirming a massive deal with Adidas.
ICSS opens match fixing workshop programme in Africa
July 16- The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the Qatar-based sports integrity watchdog, has delivered the first in a series of match-fixing workshops to young players in Africa.
African players have become increasingly susceptible as victims of Asian-based gangs that deliberately target vulnerable lower-paid footballers.
Lens lose promotion appeal as they wait for €10m cash infusion
July 16- Lens’s eagerly awaited promotion to Ligue 1 in France is still being delayed after an appeal commission upheld a ruling banning them from joining the French top flight on financial grounds.
The French Football Federation’s appeals body said in a statement they had “confirmed” the sanction imposed last month by the League’s National Directorate of Management Control (DNCG).
Lens lose promotion appeal as they wait for €10m cash infusion
July 16- Lens’s eagerly awaited promotion to Ligue 1 in France is still being delayed after an appeal commission upheld a ruling banning them from joining the French top flight on financial grounds.
The French Football Federation’s appeals body said in a statement they had “confirmed” the sanction imposed last month by the League’s National Directorate of Management Control (DNCG).
Juve legend Conte quits amid rumours he is headed for national team duty
July 16 – Just months after Juventus coach Antonio Conte led the club to a third consecutive Serie A title – the first time that has happened since the 1930s – he has suddenly walked out, leading to speculation that he is about to take over the national team.
Triumphant Germans welcomed home and promise there is hunger for 2016 Euros
July 16 – Huge crowds turned out in Berlin to welcome home Germany’s World Cup-winning team after their fourth triumph and their first, symbolically, since re-unification between east and west.
Russians confused as Blatter suggests cutting 2018 stadia from 12 to 10
By Paul Nicholson and Andrew Warshaw
July 16 – Comments made by FIFA President Sepp Blatter at the World Cup closing press conference in Brazil have caused confusion in Russia both with the 2018 World Cup organisers and amongst the media.
Poland’s Korona Kielce swaps Adidas for Hummel as kit sponsor
By Jaroslaw Adamowski
July 16 – Korona Kielce has unveiled its new squad shirt for the 2014/2015 season, following the signing of a new technical sponsorship contract with Hummel. The German brand will replace German rival Adidas.
Fan group take ownership at Lokomotiv Plovdiv, new sponsor needed
By Alexander Krassimirov
July 16 – The owner of Bulgaria’s Lokomotiv Plovdiv Konstantin Dinev (pictured) is to transfer his shares in the club to a supporters group who will not only take over ownership but also the day-to-day running of the business and playing departments.
FIFA extends deadline for Nigeria
By Mark Baber
FIFA has extended the deadline for Nigeria to reinstate Aminu Maigari’s Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) board or face further sanctions from today (Tuesday, July 15) to Thursday July 17 in the light of a judicial strike which is delaying the resolution of matters in the Nigerian courts.
The extension was granted due to nationwide industrial action currently being taken by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria.
FIFA extends deadline for Nigeria
By Mark Baber
FIFA has extended the deadline for Nigeria to reinstate Aminu Maigari’s Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) board or face further sanctions from today (Tuesday, July 15) to Thursday July 17 in the light of a judicial strike which is delaying the resolution of matters in the Nigerian courts.
The extension was granted due to nationwide industrial action currently being taken by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria.