‘You are not alone’: Lewandowski promises to wear Ukraine armband at Qatar 2022
September 22 – Poland captain Robert Lewandowski has pledged to wear Ukrainian colours on his sleeve at the World Cup to show solidarity with the invaded country.
World Football
Belarus in, Russia out. UEFA finalises group draw for Euro 2024
September 21 – UEFA have declined to kick Belarus, Russia’s biggest political and military ally, out of the 2024 European Championship qualifying draw next month despite a government request from tournament host Germany to remove them.
AC Milan and Inter unveil new stadium plans and sound final bell for San Siro
September 21 – AC Milan and Internazionale have revealed the latest project plans to replace their historic San Siro Stadium with a state-of-the-art venue.
Euro 2028 bidding: Liverpool and Arsenal stadiums fail to make final hosting selection list
September 21 – As few as six English stadiums will feature as a host venue for Euro 2028 should the UK and Ireland win the bid for the tournament with both Liverpool’s Anfield and Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium surprise omissions from the ten-stadium list of contenders.
Sala crash pilot told friends of ‘dodgy’ aircraft before take-off
September 21 – The pilot of the plane that crashed into the English Channel, tragically killing himself and Argentine forward Emiliano Sala in 2019, told friends the aircraft was “dodgy” before the fateful flight.
German politicians ask UEFA to add Belarus to Russian exclusion as Euro 2024 draw nears
September 20 – Host nation Germany has asked UEFA to kick Russian ally Belarus out of the 2024 Euro qualifying competition.
Police detain Mathias Pogba over criminal gang links and alleged €13m blackmail of brother
September 20 – Paul Pogba’s brother Mathias has been detained and placed under formal investigation over an alleged plot to extort money from his sibling and belonging to a criminal gang, according to French reports.
LaLiga promises clamp down on hate speech as Vinicius targeted by more racial abuse
September 20 – La Liga has condemned “hate speech” against Real Madrid star Vinicius and promised that it will work with authorities after further racist abuse of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior at the weekend.
Fans land Marseilles and Eintracht Frankfurt back in UEFA’s disciplinary court
September 16 – UEFA has charged Marseille and Eintracht Frankfurt with a raft of offences, including a fan of the German club making a Nazi salute, following their Champions League group game clash on Tuesday.
Belgian clubs recover their mojo after two rounds of unbeaten Euro play
By Samindra Kunti in Leuven
September 16 – With a second-half rearguard action, Union St Gilloise overcame Sweden’s Malmo 3-2 to jointly top Group D in the Europa League and wrap up a near-perfect week for Belgian football on the continent.
NFL touchdown in Germany with DFL co-operation agreement
September 16 – Germany’s DFL has signed a collaboration agreement with the National Football League (NFL) from the US that will cover “production, broadcast and programming, digital innovation and marketing.”
Bomb threats and court orders force postponement of Nigerian FA elections
September 16 – Nigerian football has been plunged into a new crisis with the September 30 elections to replace the outgoing board, including embattled Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick, put on hold.
Family feud: Spanish FA denies accusations Rubiales used funds for private party
September 16 – The Spanish FA (RFEF) has vehemently denied accusations by the uncle of its president that it used funds to host a party with “young ladies” and to hire a detective to investigate the head of Spain’s players’ union.
CFU and USL pact opens career pathways for Caribbean talent on and off the pitch
September 15 – The Caribbean Football Union (CFU) and US pro-leagues operator United Soccer League (USL) have unveiled a new long-term partnership aimed at creating increased professional playing opportunities in the USL’s leagues.
MLS’s NYCFC beat LigaMX’s Atlas to win Campeones Cup
September 15 – New York City FC ran out 2-0 winners over Mexico’s Atlas in the Campeones Cup last night at Yankee Stadium in New York City.