FIFA auditor KPMG puts Swiss office under the microscope
September 21 – The global auditing firm KPMG has launched an internal review of its Swiss subsidiary that is responsible for the audit of FIFA according to the Swiss media.
FIFA 16 drops women from game in response to NCAA muscle-flexing
By Ben Nicholson
September 21 – A week prior to the release date of videogame FIFA 16, some female national team players have been reluctantly removed from the game for precautionary reasons.
CONCACAF ponders Champions League date changes to suit MLS teams
By Ben Nicholson
September 21 – CONCACAF is considering changing the dates of its Champions League competition to a single a year campaign, more in line with the current MLS season schedule.
Arsenal build bumper profit, but match-day revenue shows marginal growth
By David Owen
September 18 – Arsenal, the North London football club, have announced a five-fold increase in annual profits thanks in part to its property business. This property arm contributed £13.4 million – or just over half – to a pre-tax profit for the Arsenal Holdings group of £24.7 million for the year ended 31 May 2015.
Gerrard turns out for BT Sport, but returns to get ‘real’ at Salt Lake
September 20 – Steven Gerrard’s commitment to LA Galaxy has came under scrutiny in the last week as he missed training ahead of an important weekend fixture. Gerrard returned to the UK and was in London doing punditry for the BT Sport channel during the midweek European Champions League fixtures.
FIFpro file EC legal complaint saying transfer rules promote ‘slavery’
By Andrew Warshaw
September 18 – Citing what it described as the “shocking imbalance” between the respective rights of clubs and players, the international players’ union FIFpro has lodged an official legal complaint with the European Commission in a move that could overhaul the entire transfer system.
FIFA slams transfer ban and fine on Belgian TPO rule-buster
By Andrew Warshaw and Samindra Kunti
September 18 – FIFA have sanctioned Belgian second-tier club FC Seraing with a two-year transfer ban and a fine of $155,000 after it was revealed that investment fund group Doyen had added €300,000 to the club’s budget in exchange for 30% of some players’ rights.
UEFA disappointed over Valcke suspension but say new chiefs are coming
By Andrew Warshaw
September 18 – UEFA expressed its disappointment and sadness today at the “very serious” latest allegations to strike at the heart of an increasingly discredited FIFA, saying the shock suspension of FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke continued to tarnish the organisation’s image.
Turkey Super League club debts balloon over $1.6bn forcing radical rethink
By Mark Baber
September 19 – Turkish Football Federation (TTF) Vice President Hüsnü Güreli (pictured) has said that the country’s 18 Super League clubs have managed to amass a debt of TL 3.5 billion ($1.66 billion) whilst money owed to them only amounted to TL 478 million ($160 million).
Twitter stats: Chelsea up their tweets as they fend off Man Utd challenge
By Paul Nicholson
September 18 – The first full week of club business after the international break has seen a greater increase in tweets across the board at Premier League clubs. It is also a week that saw Manchester United break the 6 million overall follower mark.
Watch the final rounds of the Homeless World Cup Live from Amsterdam now
September 18 – Brazil, South Africa, Portugal, Costa Rica, Ukraine, Chile, Mexico, Romania are in contention for the Homeless World Cup men’s competition as the Trophy Stage begins today and completes tomorrow. You can watch the matches live and free on Insideworldfootball at http://bit.ly/1USI6J7
LA’s new MLS franchise gets official name and sets sights on Galaxy
By Ben Nicholson
September 18 – The official naming of LAFC has been formally decreed. They are to be called, LAFC – Los Angeles Football Club.
Orlando City apply to expand into women’s pro league with NWSL franchise
By Ben Nicholson
September 18 – MLS newcomers Orlando City SC are looking to establish itself in the women’s game, while, concurrently, Kaka and co continue to build on the success of the men’s side debut season.
Brazil to push FIFA for green light to test video refs for Brasileirão
By Samindra Kunti
September 18 – The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is to ask FIFA permission to use television images to help referees during the 2016 season of the Brazilian topflight Brasileirão.
FIFA stands Valcke down over allegations of World Cup ticket fraud
By Andrew Warshaw
September 18 – Just when you thought the corruption scandal enveloping FIFA could not get any deeper, Jerome Valcke, Sepp Blatter’s right-hand man, was dramatically relieved of his duties today, hours after he was the subject of allegations over a scheme to sell 2014 World Cup tickets above face value.