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Saudi-Iranian AFC Champions League ties under threat as tensions rise

By Mark Baber
January 11 – Rising tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia following the execution of Shia cleric Nimr al-Nimr, are spilling over into the political arena, with Saudi clubs keen for their fixtures against Iranian clubs in the Asian Champions League to be moved to neutral territory, whilst the Iran Football Federation (IFF) insists their country is safe to host matches and they are happy to play in Saudi Arabia.

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Real, Chelsea, Man City, Man Utd, Juve and Spurs have most international players

By Paul Nicholson
January 11 – International players account for 90% of the minutes played by Real Madrid last year, compared to a much lower 70% at Barcelona. Europe’s other ‘international’ leaders are predominantly in England with Chelsea, Man City, Man Utd and, perhaps surprisingly, Spurs all at more than 80%.

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Wanted: Sales rep. CONCACAF trawl for new rights agency

By Paul Nicholson
January 11 – CONCACAF have issued a request for proposals to agencies to represent their worldwide sponsorship rights. The new agency will take over from disgraced Traffic Sports who held the contract exclusively but whose executives have been at the forefront of paying bribes and kickbacks in the region to secure commercial rights.

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UEFA agree HomeAway as vacation rental sponsor for France 2016

January 11 – UEFA and Abritel-HomeAway, a world leader in vacation rentals, are joining forces in the lead up to and during EURO2016 to serve visitors with official fan accommodation for the tournament.

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Spanish prosecutors want Neymar in court to face corruption charges

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By Samindra Kunti
January 11 – Spanish prosecutors have taken the next steps in their investigation of Brazilian superstar Neymar and requested that legal action be taken against him over alleged fraud and corruption surrounding his transfer to Barcelona in the summer of 2013.

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CONMEBOL’s Paraguay HQ raided as US prosecutors pursue computer records

Conmebol HQ

By Mark Baber
January 8 – Law enforcement officials in Paraguay have raided the headquarters of CONMEBOL on Thursday “searching for documentation related to the granting of commercial and broadcast rights for sporting events,” according to a statement issued by state prosecutors.

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NWSL clubs prepare for College Draft picks at NSCAA Convention

January 8 – The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has announced a preliminary list of 145 players entered into the 2016 NWSL College Draft. Clubs will make their picks on January 15 at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Convention in Baltimore.

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India’s I-League kicks off under cloud of uncertainty and in the shade of the ISL

Mohun Bagan win I-League

By Samindra Kunti
January 8 – This weekend the ninth edition of the I-League kicks off with Mohun Bagan facing Aizawl FC in Kolkata, but big questions marks hang over the sustainability of a league with little money and little exposure.

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Now you see him, now you don’t. Brazil’s Del Nero off on leave again

Marco Polo Del Nero2

By Paul Nicholson
January 8 – Just when you thought he had gone he came back. And just when you thought he was back he is gone again. Brazilian football confederation (CBF) chief Marco Polo Del Nero is to take another 150 days of leave just two days after returning to his post.

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US Club Soccer to launch LaLiga hook up at NSCAA meet in Baltimore

By Paul Nicholson
January 7 – Delegates heading to the world’s largest coaching event – the NSCAA Convention – in Baltimore next week, will be able to experience the US Club Soccer organisation’s latest hook-up with LaLiga as they demonstrate the technical resource that has been added as part of the Players First initiative.

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Big Apple to take a bite out of Hawit after he agrees to extradition

Alfredo Hawit

By Andrew Warshaw
January 7 – One month after being arrested as part of the new wave of US justice department indictments in the FIFA corruption scandal, former FIFA vice-president Alfredo Hawit has agreed to his extradition from Switzerland.

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When the music stops grab a seat. Del Nero back at Brazil’s top table

Marco Polo del Nero

By Paul Nicholson
January 7 – The musical chairs at the top of South America’s leading football federations continued yesterday with an unusual twist. Recently the news has only been of presidents being arrested or removed from office, but this time the game changed with the return of Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) head Marco Polo Del Nero who resumed his position from Marcus Antonio Vicente.

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USL steps in to remove Rochester Rhinos owners and take control of club

Rochester Rhinos

By Ben Nicholson
January 6 – The United Soccer League (USL) has terminated the Adirondack Sport’s Club’s ownership of Rochester Rhinos FC for failing to meet league standards. Issues about external and internal operational issues over the past several months led to the decision.

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Barca transfer ban ends with club immediately registering 77 players

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By Mark Baber
January 6 – Barcelona celebrated the end of their 14-month “transfer ban” by registering 77 players across all age groups, many of whom had been signed to the club during the ban and who will now be able to play in competitive matches.

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Chinese money jostles for premium assets in football sector

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By Paul Nicholson
January 6 – The scramble for football properties and a foothold in China is gathering pace with the winning bid for a 50% stake in Chinese Super League (CSL) side Beijing Guoan expected to be announced in the next few days.