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Big-spending Saudis contribute £700million to record £6billion transfer total

Premier League teams were found to have spent £1.6bn on overseas deals this summer.

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

Copa 71: when 112,500 fans packed out the unofficial Women’s World Cup final

The tournament in Mexico has been all but forgotten about for nearly 50 years. A Venus and Serena Williams executive produced film aims to correct the record

The Guardian - US · Sep 8, 2023

With ISL on schedule, India coach Igor Stimac gets just two weeks for Asian Cup

PANAJI: The Indian Super League (ISL) will kick off as scheduled on September 21, despite a late request from All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey to delay start by 10 days so that India can field a strong side at the Asian Games 2023.

The Times of India · Sep 8, 2023

King’s Cup 2023: A litmus test to find India’s next striker after Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri's 39-year-old age and goal-scoring ability has India's national team dependent on him. Robin Singh, a former No. 9, believes Ishan Pandita, Manvir Singh and Rahim Ali can provide a solution. Stimac is looking for a replacement ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and the King's Cup 2023…

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023

AIFF urges ISL clubs to release Asian Games-bound footballers

AIFF urges ISL clubs to release players for Asian Games, citing national interest. AIFF hopes clubs will release players to make India proud. The Hangzhou-bound 22-member Indian men’s squad has six players from Bengaluru FC, three from Mumbai City FC, while FC Goa, Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, Odisha FC, Kerala…

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023

Asian Games: AIFF chief wants ISL deferred by 10 days in ‘national interest’

NEW DELHI: The Indian football is witnessing its own ‘club vs country’ debate over the Indian Super League (ISL) franchises’ refusal to let go of their players for the Asian Games in Hangzhou, beginning later this month.

The Times of India · Sep 6, 2023

Spanish Footballer Jenni Hermoso files complaint over Luis Rubiales kiss at World Cup

Luis Rubiales’ conduct at the final in Sydney is being investigated by FIFA

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023

Jorge Vilda hits back after sack: ‘I spent 17 years fighting for women’s football’

Jorge Vilda says he did not deserve to be sacked as Spain coach two weeks after winning the Women’s World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023

Jorge Vilda is gone but this must be the beginning, not the end

The Spanish federation’s praise for the sacked coach was a kick in the teeth for the players who have tried to be heard for a long time

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023

Football Australia chair Chris Nikou to step down at pivotal time for game

Chris Nikou has announced he will stand down as chair of Football Australia before the end of the year with the game at a ‘pivotal’ juncture

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2023