European Super League is back with revamped 80-team proposal
February 9 – The backers of the European Super League have returned with a revamped format proposal that would see 60 to 80 teams competing in a multi-divisional structure.
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European Court rules fans have no say over financial integrity of Messi’s deal with PSG
February 9 – The European Court has ruled against a Barcelona fan group in France that demanded the European Commission investigate whether Paris Saint-Germain unfairly signed Lionel Messi.
Croatia mourns passing of coaching legend Miroslav Blazevic, aged 87
February 9 – A bronze medal winner at the 1998 World Cup and a fierce motivator as a coach, Miroslav Blazevic passed away at the age of 87 following a prolonged battle with illness.
Belgium drop Thierry Henry as Tedesco promises quality over youth
February 9 – Succeeding Roberto Martinez, Belgium’s new coach Domenico Tedesco has promised he will not break with the past but simply select quality players.
LaLiga files complaint at Mallorca court over racial abuse that targeted Vinicius
February 8 – La Liga has filed a complaint with a local court in Mallorca over the racist abuse targeted at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior.
Matt Scott: Man City’s FFP-friendly accounts could take football down a rabbit hole
In December 2014 Insideworldfootball columnist Matt Scott wrote the column re-published here. It was somewhat prophetic and shed light on a deep fear facing football at the time. Man City later survived UEFA’s financial interrogation and sanctions following an appeal to CAS. Matt will file a new column on the Premier League charges against the club later this week. Meanwhile the ‘what goes around comes around’ epithet springs to mind. And for Man City it looks to have come around again.
Atsu rescued from Turkish earthquake but search still on for Hatayspor’s Taner Savut
February 7 – Ghanaian international Christian Atsu, who plays for Hatayspor in Turkey, has been rescued from the rubble of the devastating earthquake that has hit the country.
Nordic governments reinforce bid commitments to hosting 2025 Women’s Euros
February 7 – The four Nordic countries bidding to host the 2025 UEFA women’s championship have had their joint bid reinforced, again, by unequivocal support from their governments.
Spanish prosecutors oppose bail for Alves who they argue is a flight risk
February 7 – Spanish prosecutors are opposing an appeal by Dani Alves’ defence team for him to be freed on bail while an investigation continues into sexual assault accusations against the Brazilian international.
Spanish fans continue racial abuse of Vinicius at Mallorca
February 6 – Mallorca fans were filmed racially abusing Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr. during their 1-0 upset win against Real Madrid on Sunday.
Gartner steps in as interim Austrian FA chief after Milletich resignation
February 6 – Johann Gartner (pictured) has taken over on an interim basis as head of the Austrian FA following the resignation of Gerhard Milletich.
Belgian champions Club Brugge’s 16-year wait for a new stadium delayed again by city planners
February 3 – Belgian champions Club Brugge will have to wait longer for a new stadium after their plans for a new stadium again fell foul of city planners.
Tebas says Premier League is ‘financially doped’ and is damaging other European leagues
February 2 – LaLiga boss Javier Tebas (pictured) has again criticised the Premier League, saying the English top flight is “financially doped” after England’s top 20 clubs spent a combined record $1 billion in the recent transfer window, easily outspending Europe’s other big four leagues multiple times.
PSG set up third Pro Residency Academy, their first in Europe
February 2 – In a further expansion of its youth development and commercial footprint, French giants Paris Saint-Germain have opened a new Pro Residency Academy near Evian, France.
Wembley to bring in safe standing areas for Man Utd-Newcastle Utd League Cup final
February 2 – England’s League Cup final at Wembley between Manchester United and Newcastle on February 26 will feature safe standing areas, marking the first time in 35 years fans are allowed to stand at a domestic final.