Group stages kick off in Uzbekistan for AFC U23 Asian Cup
June 1 – The AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 kicks off today in Uzbekistan with the hosts meeting Turkmenistan in their opening Group A match in Tashkent.
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Norway look for perfect group stage record against Iceland
July 10 – Norway take on Iceland in their final Group A match, looking to clinch a 100% record at EURO 2025 so far.
Closed doors Hungary vs England match opened for U14s
June 1 – England’s game against Hungary in Budapest on Saturday, which was scheduled to be played behind closed doors, will now have a crowd in excess of 30,000, according to UK media reports.
Saudis extend Renard’s contract through to 2027
June 1 – In a region that historically changes their head football coaches of national teams almost as often as they change their shirts, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) have given French coach Hervé Renard a five-year extension to his contract, taking him through to 2027.
Down and out Mouscron files for bankruptcy
June 1 – Mouscron has filed for bankruptcy, bringing to an end last-minute rescue attempts by the club and the city to find a new investor.
NuArca opens up NFTs market in Asia with EAFF championship deal
June 1 – The East Asia Football Federation (EAFF) has stuck a deal with NuArca Labs who will become the regional associations Official NFT Partner with a focus on the upcoming 2022 EAFF E-1 Football Championship to be played in Japan in July.
UEFA set up independent inquiry into Champions League chaos
By Andrew Warshaw
May 31 – European football’s governing body have bowed to public pressure by ordering an independent inquiry into the disgraceful scenes that that marred Saturday’s Champions League final in Paris.
not us, not US, NOT US: French ministers attempt to shift blame for Paris disgrace
By Samindra Kunti
May 31 – Under pressure for the dangerous disorder at the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid in Paris, French authorities shifted the blame for the chaos to Liverpool fans with fake tickets, which were in circulation because of a “massive, industrial and organised fraud” according to French interior minister Gérald Darmanin.
AFC speeds up process of finding new Asian Cup 2023 host with formal EoI request
By Paul Nicholson
May 31 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has set a June 30 deadline for member federations to declare interest in picking up the hosting of the Asian Cup 2023 vacated by China last month.
Morocco’s Wydad beat Egypt’s Al Ahly at home to win African Champions League
May 31 – Morocco’s Wydad Casablanca dethroned Egypt’s Al Ahly as kings of African football with a 2-0 win in the final of the continent’s Champions League.
Boehly group completes Chelsea acquisition saying it is ‘all-in’ for the long term
May 31 – Although the protracted £.4.25 billion deal was completed several days ago, Chelsea have now officially rubber stamped their new ownership following the sale of the club by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
Debate burns over whether Qatar 2022 will achieve carbon neutral target
May 31 – FIFA and Qatar’s claims that the 2022 World Cup will be carbon neutral have been cast into doubt by a new report drafted by climate experts.
Aston Villa change strip with Castore replacing Kappa
May 31 – Aston Villa are changing kit supplier, moving to fast-growing Castore from Kappa in a multi-year partnership that will start with the 2022/23 season.
Liverpool fans tell their stories
May 31 – The disturbing scenes in Paris at the Champions League Final bring shame on the French organisers and UEFA. The subsequent blame-game by the French is almost as distasteful.
Man City keeps Xylem deal flowing as CFG aim to make business ‘water positive’
May 31 – Premier League Champions Manchester City have renewed their multi-year global partnership with water technology leader, Xylem, in an agreement that also covers MLS Champions New York City FC and Indian Super League club Mumbai City, who are part of City Football Group (CFG).
Germany’s Bundesliga clubs mandate sustainability criteria in club licensing rules
May 31 – Germany’s Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 clubs have agreed to the inclusion of a binding sustainability guideline in their club licensing regulations.