Football
In depth | Why Europe’s top clubs have different video strategies
Following major recent developments at Bayern Munich and Manchester United, Frank Dunne explores the evolving landscape of football club channels.
Uefa president raises prospect of luxury tax to curb club spending
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has said European football’s governing body is again looking at the prospect of introducing a ‘luxury tax’ system in the game as it seeks further means to restrict the financial dominance of the continent’s top clubs.
AFF to expand Suzuki Cup
The Asean Football Federation (AFF) has confirmed that its showpiece Suzuki Cup will expand from eight to 10 teams in 2018.
Bundesliga clubs linked to Fosun investment, Bayern and Wolfsburg open Chinese offices
A number of German Bundesliga football clubs have today (Wednesday) responded to a report that Chinese conglomerate and investment company Fosun International has held investment talks with at least six teams, while Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg have opened new offices in the country.
Conmebol to re-align Copa America with Uefa’s Euros – report
The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) has reportedly decided to begin staging its Copa America national team tournament in the same year as the European Championships, the showpiece event of Uefa, the sport’s governing body in Europe.
Trophée des Champions returns to Tangier, FFF president secures re-election
The French Football League (LFP) has announced that its Trophée des Champions event will return to the Moroccan city of Tangier this year, while Noel Le Graet has been re-elected as president of the French Football Federation (FFF).
Atletico Madrid builds club empire with deal for Mexican team
Spanish LaLiga football club Atletico Madrid is set to add to its portfolio of teams after agreeing a deal to acquire a stake in Mexican outfit Atletico San Luis.
International Champions Cup expands into Singapore
The International Champions Cup will expand into Southeast Asia this summer after Singapore was announced as the latest host destination for the pre-season club football tournament.
Changing of the guard at CAF as Ahmad secures presidency
Madagascan official Ahmad has today (Thursday) been elected as the new president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), ending Issa Hayatou’s long-held grip on power.
Zambia to bid for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
Zambia is set to submit a bid to host the 2025 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations national team football tournament.
CAF to proceed with disciplinary action against Hayatou critic ahead of elections
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that it will proceed with a disciplinary case against Zimbabwe Football Association president Phillip Chiyangwa, ahead of the continental governing body’s presidential elections on Thursday.
LFP exec to become first secretary general of World Leagues Forum
Jérôme Perlemuter will leave the French Football League (LFP) to become the first secretary general of the World Leagues Forum (WLF), it has been announced.
The art of snark | Is it okay for teams to troll their rivals on social media?
Is it ever okay for teams to troll their rivals on social media? Richard Clarke reports.
Atletico Madrid secures exclusive use of new stadium under land deal
Atletico Madrid has sealed a deal with the city council to acquire the land where its new stadium is being built, with the agreement set to grant the Spanish LaLiga football club exclusive use of the venue.
Serie A clubs present new stadium plans
Fiorentina has unveiled plans for a new 40,000-capacity stadium, while fellow Italian Serie A football club Cagliari has announced that work on its new ground will begin within a month.
Fifa claims first with formation of human rights panel
Fifa has today (Friday) established an independent advisory body dedicated to the subject of human rights, a move that world football’s governing body claims is a first for sports federations.
Headliner | Meet the bridge builder
Senator George J Mitchell has had a remarkable career in business, politics and sport and, writes Kevin Roberts, his focus on building bridges and creating opportunities for development is the thread that unites them all.
Fifa outlines requirements for 2026 World Cup bidders
World football’s governing body Fifa today (Thursday) stated that the United States would have to permit entry to players, officials and fans from any country that qualified if it won the right to host the 2026 World Cup, while reports have detailed a potential rival joint bid for the tournament from Morocco, Spain and Portugal.