Governance
NWSL to announce new commissioner ‘in coming weeks’
The National Women's Soccer League has announced that its new commissioner is a woman and that she will be unveiled "in the coming weeks
Major League Lacrosse relocates Atlanta franchise to Philadelphia
Major League Lacrosse announced the reformation of the Philadelphia Barrage, on the day after the league confirmed that the Atlanta Blaze would not operate for the 2020 season.
Casillas announces bid to become RFEF president
Spanish footballer Iker Casillas has confirmed long-rumoured reports that he is set to make a bid to become president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) this year
Manchester City seeks ‘impartial’ CAS hearing after Champions League ban
Manchester City has commenced an appeals process against what the English Premier League football club claims is a “prejudicial process” pursued against it by Uefa, which has resulted in a two-season ban…
AFC, Sportradar claim 21% drop in match-fixing in Asia
The Asian Football Confederation and sports data firm Sportradar have claimed their partnership since 2013 has resulted in a 21-per-cent drop in football match fixing in Asia
BCCI chief Rahul Johri ‘has resigned’
Indian media outlets are reporting that Rahul Johri, the chief executive of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, has resigned.
Neither Johri nor the BCCI have officially confirmed the news
CAS pro/rel ruling raises questions over Fifa’s reluctance to force initiative in US
For many years now, the issue of introducing promotion and relegation into the structure of US soccer has been one of contention. Bob Williams explores what is happening at the moment.
Scottish Squash appoints sponsorship executive Hope to board
Scottish Squash has named Marc Hope, the experienced sponsorship rights sales executive, as a non-executive director with responsibility for financial and commercial areas
Adams steps in as UK Athletics CEO, Clark resigns as chair
UK Athletics has named Joanna Adams as its new chief executive, while Chris Clark has confirmed that he will be stepping down from his role as chair of the national governing body
Chinese and Serbian federations to sign basketball development MoU
The Chinese Basketball Association is close to a long-term agreement with the Basketball Federation of Serbia (KSS), covering joint work to develop basketball in China
Will Fifa’s cap on commissions curb agent ‘excesses’?
Fifa’s proposals to cap agent commissions has set it on a collision course with some of the most powerful agents in world football. In this explainer, Ben Cronin outlines the reasoning behind the reforms and the legal arguments for and against them.
Uefa and Conmebol eye return of joint competitions with new MoU
European football’s governing body, Uefa, has signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South American counterpart Conmebol which could lead to the resumption of intercontinental competitions b…
Thai FA re-elects Somyot, declares media rights award
The Football Association of Thailand yesterday re-elected Somyot Poompanmuang as its president and said its global media rights for the 2021-28 period had been awarded, although did not reveal the winners
Nascar ‘absolutely not’ for sale, says Phelps
The France family is not looking to sell US stock car racing series Nascar, according to its president Steve Phelps
Indonesian police partners with military to tackle match fixing
Indonesia's National Police is to work with the country's Military Police to tackle match fixing and to ensure transparency during the national team's recruitment process for the upcoming U20 Fifa World…
Fifa, FIFPro form $16m ‘safety net’ for unpaid players
Fifa has joined forces with FIFPro, the global union for footballers, to launch a $16m (€14.7
LaLiga opens 11th international office with London operation
Spanish football’s LaLiga has added its eleventh international office with the opening of an operation in the King’s Cross area of London.
Audit report sheds light on potential financial irregularities in African football
The unveiling of details of a forensic audit report into the Confederation of African Football (CAF) produced by professional services group PwC has opened fresh concerns over financial irregularities…