Angers president Said Chabane quits over sexual abuse allegations
March 30 – Said Chabane (pictured), president of French Ligue1 side Angers, has resigned following accusations of sexual assault.
High-flying Bees make Premier League honey with record near-£30m profit
By David Owen
March 29 – Brentford, the West London club currently two places above big-spending local rivals Chelsea in the Premier League table, have published accounts for their transformational 2021-22 financial year.
Concacaf confirms draw and timings for Nations League Finals in Las Vegas
March 30 – Newcomers to the Concacaf Nations League finals Panama and Canada will kick off the semi-finals at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Thursday June 15.
Nigerian Shola Akinlade takes majority control of Denmark’s Aarhus Fremand
March 30 – Nigerian tech entrepreneur Shola Akinlade (pictured) has acquired a majority stake in Danish second-division club Aarhus Fremad through his American company Decimal Sport.
Carling agrees 3-year Welsh sponsorship as the Dragons fire up Euro 2024 campaign
March 30 – Carling, the UK’s best-selling lager, has agreed a new three-year sponsorship of the Welsh FA that will run through Euro 2024 qualifying and up to the end of the 2026 World Cup.
Enterprise belted in for St Louis City’s record breaking MLS debut
March 30 – St. Louis City SC, whose debut in the MLS this season has seen them set debut records winning each of their first five games, has added car rental business Enterprise as a ‘Founding Partner’ sponsor in a wide-ranging multi-year agreement.
FIFA strips Indonesia of U-20 World Cup finals over opposition to Israeli participation
By Paul Nicholson
March 29 – FIFA has stripped Indonesia of hosting the U-20 World Cup 2023 following turmoil over the participation of Israel in the finals.
FIFA’s worldwide ban on Juve’s former cheating officials removes Paratici from Spurs role
March 29 – In a huge blow to the club just days after they parted company with manager Antonio Conte, Tottenham Hotspur managing director of football Fabio Paratici looks set to also have to step away from his role after his ban from football in Italy was extended worldwide by FIFA.
No comment: EPL’s Masters refuses to discuss probe into Newcastle’s Saudi ownership
March 29 – Premier League boss Richard Masters (pictured) has told parliament he ‘can’t’ comment on whether the league is investigating and re-examining Saudi Arabian ownership of Newcastle United.
South Africa return to AFCON finals; Senegal, Burkina Faso and Tunisia book Ivory Coast slots
March 29 – South Africa will return to the Africa Cup of Nations after booking their ticket with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Liberia. Senegal, Burkina Faso and Tunisia also ensured their presence at the finals in Ivory Coast with wins on Tuesday.
Scotland stun Spain to break 20-game Euro winning streak
March 29 – Scotland pulled off a seismic shock in Euro 2024 qualifying on Tuesday as Scott McTominay grabbed a brace in a 2-0 win over Spain.
Canada and Panama to challenge Concacaf’s old order at CNL finals in Vegas
March 29 – Canada and Panama will complete the line-up for the four-team Concacaf Nations League finals in June, both teams winning their final group games against Honduras and Costa Rica to secure their places in the Las Vegas finals.
Injury set to keep England striker Mead out of World Cup
March 29 – England’s Beth Mead, star of her country’s Euro triumph, will miss out on this summer’s World Cup unless a “miracle happens” according to manager Sarina Wiegman.
Sacramento Republic owner Nagle set to close deal for Huddersfield Town
March 29 – US businessman and chairman of second tier US club side Sacramento Republic, Kevin Nagle (pictured), is in the final stages of buying English Championship side Huddersfield Town.
African bookmaker SportyBet picks up Man City regional rights
March 29 – Manchester City has signed a new regional partnership with SportyBet who will become the club’s Official Betting Partner in Africa.