Arsenal toast Germany’s Ganzberg with Cambodian launch
September 11 – Arsenal have signed German brew Ganzberg as its Official Beer Partner in Cambodia.
Ecuador edges towards World Cup 2030 bid with Colombia and Peru in tow
By Samindra Kunti
September 10 – Ecuador have announced proposals to bid alongside Colombia and Peru to host the 2030 World Cup, launching a second South American contender alongside the joint candidacy of Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile.
Man City’s Billion Euro babies top club value ranking, Man Utd are 4th, Liverpool 7th
September 10 – Manchester City are the world’s first billion euro squad by transfer value, with a combined player cost of €1.014 billion following activity in the summer transfer window just closed.
Divided ECA could force Champions League reform back to the drawing board
September 10 – In a blow to Europe’s super clubs, plans for a future reformatted, semi-closed Champions League competition now seem to have been thwarted by an alliance of leagues and smaller clubs across the continent.
Barça on course to break €1bn revenue mark but development costs rise
By Paul Nicholson
September 10 – FC Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has said that the club is on course to break the €1 billion revenue barrier for the 2019/20 season, and set a new football club record.
Lawyer says it is time for managers to have their own organisation and protection
By Paul Nicholson
September 10 – They are the most important person in the workings of a club but they are also the least protected. A session at last week’s Edinburgh Sports Conference examined the role of managers and coaches in what is a precarious and ever-changing landscape.
AFC and CFA send inspection teams to proposed cities and venues for 2023 Asian Cup
September 10 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Chinese Football Association (CFA) will jointly assess 20 candidate host cities – including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hangzhou – for the 2023 Asian Cup.
Chelsea and Liverpool join Spurs in ending 1xBet sponsorships
September 3 – Chelsea and Liverpool have followed Tottenham Hotspurs’s lead earlier this month and ended their sponsorships with Russian online betting firm 1xBet.
UEFA’s €380m Ukrainian timebomb. Oligarch collected UFF money via an offshore company
September 9 – UEFA’s dealings with the Ukrainian FA, that for some time have looked to be a timebomb waiting to go off, have been unmasked via new Football Leaks documents that show the European governing body has paid €380 million to an offshore company.
Platini promises no more sitting on the sidelines as his ban nears its end
By Paul Nicholson
September 9 – With his ban from football ending October 7, former UEFA president Michel Platini has told Swiss television channel RTS that he is planning his return, though he does not know where or in what role.
European Leagues want more cash and greater protection in UEFA club competition revamp
September 9 – The European Leagues umbrella group have advocated for a fairer wealth distribution in the European game. They also argue that domestic leagues must be protected from any expansion in the European club game.
Atletico Madrid launch cryptocurrency fan token via Socios.com
September 9 – Spain’s Atlético Madrid has signed up to the Socios.com blockchain-based fan engagement and rewards platform. Socios.com becomes the club’s Official Fan Token partner.
‘You couldn’t make this shirt up’. Paddy Power stunt backfires
September 9 – The English FA has hit Huddersfield Town with a £50,000 fine from the Football Association (FA) after ruling it breached the FA’s kit and advertising regulations over a sash-style shirt which displayed the Paddy Power logo during a friendly game against Rochdale on July 17.
English kick WSL off with record attendances in the homes of the men’s game
September 9 – The English Women’s Super League enjoyed record attendances during the opening weekend of the new season with the six first fixtures attracting almost 63,000 fans.
Dutch-German MoU sees old rivals build new friendships
September 9 – The German and Dutch FAs have signed a memorandum of understanding to regularly transfer knowledge between the two governing bodies.