Drama over? Lyon say they fixed the deal for Benrahma
February 3 – West Ham have confirmed Algerian winger Said Benrahma (pictured) has joined Lyon after all on loan for the remainder of the season.
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Winter chill as Premier League clubs cut transfer spend to £100m in January window
February 2 – Spending by Premier League clubs in January dipped significantly after three successive record-breaking windows – with teams splashing out £715 million less than in same 2023 period.
Lyon accuses West Ham of ‘lack of respect’ over failure to complete Benrahma deal
February 2 – French top-flight club Lyon have accused West Ham United of showing a “profound lack of respect” and “incomprehensible behaviour”, hinting at legal action against the Premier League club after the proposed deadline day move for Said Benrahma collapsed in the final moments of the transfer window.
Russia to attend UEFA Congress but re-integration not on agenda
February 2 – Despite its clubs and national team still being banned from official competition, Russia will be represented at UEFA’s annual congress in Paris next week.
Textor’s Botafogo break records to bring Luiz Henrique back to Brazil
February 2 – Rio de Janeiro club Botafogo have signed Brazilian winger Luiz Henrique from Real Betis in Spain for a Brazilian record fee, the club said Thursday.
FIFA Museum reports record visitor numbers
February 2 – The FIFA Museum in Zurich has released record-breaking numbers for the calendar year 2023, welcoming 230,000 visitors over the course of the year- a record high since its opening eight years ago.
Spurs are only big money highlight in quiet winter window for Premier League
February 2 – Tottenham Hotspur led the Premier League cash spend winter window, welcoming RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner on loan and Genoa’s in-form defender Radu Dragusin on a permanent transfer worth €25 million.
Euro 2024 nations pick their German bases
February 2 – After the UEFA EURO 2024 final draw in Hamburg on December 2, all 20 qualified teams and the host country have finalised their team base camps. These locations will serve as the departure points for their matches and the accommodation between games throughout the tournament, starting in Munich on June 14.
A22 cry foul, bleating that nasty UEFA boss must stop being competitive with them
February 1 – A22, the sports management company formed to help bring the European Super League to fruition, made public on Wednesday a letter they sent to UEFA asking for the immediate cessation of anti-competitive behaviour.
Media wars: African keyboard warriors lose the plot but get in on the fight
February 1 – It appears the Asian Cup isn’t the only regional tournament where journalists’ behaviour has got out of hand.
Everton start appeal process in quest for much-needed return of PL points
February 1 – Everton’s appeal against their ten-point deduction for breaching the Premier League’s financial rules has begun with a final decision expected later in February.
Sela and Adidas promise a partnership that will break the mould
February 1 — Saudi Arabian live events and experiences company Sela has unveiled a partnership with sporting goods giant adidas that will break new ground for both businesses focused on strategic collaborations and joint developments.
AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
The AT&T Stadium has long been a preferred venue for Concacaf matches and will host the semo-finals, third place play-off and Final of the 2023/24 Concacaf Nations League.
Toyota Stadium, Frisco, TX
The Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, will host the two play-in matches for the Copa America 2024 to be hosted in the US.