Russia football finds a new friend in Paraguay
February 15 – Russia is hosting host Paraguay in a friendly next month in what would be its first men’s national team game against a South American opponent since the invasion of Ukraine.
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European club football is booming, growing at more than €1bn a year, finds UEFA report
February 15 – Top tier clubs in Europe have recorded aggregate revenue of just under €24 billion for the 2022 financial year, with projections that revenue will grown beyond €26 million in 2024.
Greek club Volos and president Achilles Beos face criminal charges over ‘monkey’ racism
February 15 – A racist scandal has rocked Greek football with the Greek prosecutor’s office bringing charges against the president of FC Volos, Achilles Beos (pictured), and the club, following Beos’ racist behavior during the Greek Super League match against Kifisia FC, which ended in a goalless draw.
Upamecano racially abused after Bayern lose again, this time in UCL
February 15 – Bayern Munich have condemned racist insults directed at France defender Dayot Upamecano on social media after their 1-0 Champions League defeat at Lazio on Wednesday.
Argentina to host Copa Libertadores final but venue not decided
February 14 – For the first time since 2018, the Copa Libertadores final will return to Buenos Aires after the Argentinian FA (AFA) confirmed on Tuesday that the country’s capital will host the showpiece match.
Kavak geared up for 3-year Concacaf Champions Cup deal
February 14 – Latin American used car marketplace Kavak has become a sponsor of the Concacaf Champions Cup (CCC) for the three editions running 2024 through 2026.
Brazil’s Caixa bank refuse Corinthians £85m offer to pay off Neoquimica Arena debt
February 13 – Brazilian bank Caixa has refused a proposal by Corinthians to pay off the Neoquimica Arena, the club’s home ground since the 2014 World Cup.
Russia to pay Serbian FA $250K for March friendly in Moscow
February 13 – The Serbian Football Federation (FSS) will receive €250,000 for the friendly game against Russia, to be played on March 21 in Moscow, according to FSS Vice President Branislav Nedimović.
As CFG-backed Girona progress towards UCL, multi-club ownership heads to top of agenda
February 13 – Manchester City resume their defence of the Champions League tonight with a last-16 visit to Copenhagen.
Italy’s Serie A clubs vote to keep league at 20 teams
February 13 – Serie A will remain a 20-team division after an attempt by Italy’s biggest clubs to cut it by two clubs failed.
OneSoccer will stream W Gold Cup despite Mediapro and CSB spat
February 13 – While the spat between Mediapro and Canadian Soccer Business (CSB), the sponsorship and broadcast rights holder for Canada’s national teams and leagues, isn’t over, the OneSoccer streaming service that looked on the brink of closure will continue.
US Soccer give Division One status to new women’s pro USL Super League
February 12 – The NWSL, the US’s top tier women’s professional league has a new rival with the U.S. Soccer Federation’s sanctioning of the start up USL Super League as a Division One League.
Wwin signs 5-year naming rights deal for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s top tier league
February 12 – The Football Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FSbiH) has signed a sponsorship contract with online bookmaker Wwin.