Toffolo given five-month ban for breaching betting rules
September 14 – Nottingham Forest defender Harry Toffolo has been handed a suspended five-month ban for breaching English football’s betting rules.
Europe
Poland fire Santos after six games as Euro 2024 qualifying hits the rocks
September 14 – Fernando Santos has been sacked as Poland manager after six games and less than nine months in charge.
Inter Milan add third Chinese academy after five-year gap
September 14 – Serie A front runners Inter are poised to further expand their academy network by opening a new academy centre in the city of Fuzhou, China, just weeks after introducing its Strikers academy in the US.
Romanian ultras’ anti-Kosovan banners force 40-minute break in Euro 2024 qualifier
September 13 – The European 2024 qualifier between Romania and Kosovo at the Arena Nationala in Bucharest on Tuesday night was interrupted for nearly 40 minutes because of political banners raised by Romanian ultras.
UEFA nods goodbye to Rubiales as Football Board focuses on women’s growth opportunities
September 13 – Twenty-four hours after Spanish FA boss Luis Rubiales finally fell on his sword over the ‘kissgate’ scandal, UEFA acknowledged the contribution made by its now former vice-president.
Greek FA responds to call for audit saying FIFA has already passed it financially fit for purpose
September 13 – The Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) has responded to calls from Greek Super League clubs for an independent financial audit saying it has received an excellent financial rating from FIFA .
Euro 2024 ticket sales to start October 3 with first 1.2 million seats on-sale
September 12 –UEFA is opening its first EURO 2024 ticketing window on October 3, running through to October 26.
Rubiales due to testify in Spanish court on sexual assault charges on Friday
September 12 – Former Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales will testify on Friday at Spain’s National Court on charges of sexual assault and coercion after he resigned from his role at the weekend following his unsolicited kiss on Spain forward Jennifer Hermoso’s lips during the Women’s World Cup final trophy presentation.
Pogba suspended after failing drug test
September 12 – Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended from playing after a drugs test conducted by Italy’s anti-doping tribunal (Nado) found elevated levels of testosterone in his system.
Bitburger signs on as official beer partner of Euro 2024
September 12 – UEFA have announced a national partnership with Bitburger that will see the German brewers become the official beer of EURO 2024, as well as the tournament’s official national partner.
Liga Portugal go back to school with FBA partnership
September 12 – The Football Business Academy and Liga Portugal have entered an agreement that will see the organisation become the lead educational partner of Portugal’s top division.
Greek Super League calls for return of international refs and audit of EPO’s finances
September 11 – The Greek Super League has written to the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) and the Referees Committee requesting the return of the international referees for the major derbies in the Greek championship.
UEFA Football Board meets to discuss Women’s football strategy
September 11 – The UEFA Football Board is holding its second meeting today with discussion focussed refereeing matters, VAR and handball, alongside the all-important post-2024 UEFA Women’s Football Strategy.
Germans give Hansi the Flick after being put to the sword again by Blue Samurai
September 10 – Germany have dismissed manager Hansi Flick after a 4-1 friendly defeat at home against Japan, bringing to an end a disappointing two-year reign.
Al-Khelaifi shuts door on Saudi clubs in European competition but not on Saudi opportunities
September 8 – The European Club Association and its chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi have insisted there are no plans to grant Saudi Arabian club sides access to the reformatted Champions League.