Planning for social distancing at sports grounds
The Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) has published draft guidance to help sports grounds plan for social distancing when Government permits the re-admission of fans, according to fcbusiness.
EFL & Mind Reveal New Names And Numbers Design
The EFL and mental health charity, Mind have today revealed new-style names and numbers for the 2020/21 campaign and are asking fans to share their stories.
UEFA Send FFP Back To The Drawing Board
With Manchester City’s trip to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) being successful, it has meant a defeat for UEFA and with the existence of Financial Fair Play (FFP) under threat, Europe’s governing body will have some thinking to do. A train of thought which will have Alexsander Ceferin and everyone else with a…
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MLS Tournament Not Immune To Pandemic Problems
With the MLS launching its ‘MLS is Back’ tournament, there was a collective sigh of relief within the American soccer community and although play has finally got underway, it has unfortunately seen two teams unable to compete. After the news that FC Dallas had withdrawn due to positive coronavirus tests, the same fate was also…
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St. George’s Park Reopens For Business
Home to England’s national football centre, St. George’s Park has reopened for business after establishing clear Covid-19 guidance and support for any visiting team or event wishing to visit this summer.
Belgian League Plans Halted As Relegation Cannot Be Enforced
With several competitions approaching the end of their schedules and managing to play out the season to a conclusion, the post-restart phase has been about as plain sailing as one could hope for it to be. However, life is little less easier when it comes to the European leagues that decided to fold earlier and…
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China Sports Business Weekly: Tottenham Hotspur livestream on WeChat
Here’s what’s been making the headlines this week: The NHL launch China-specific fan leaders program, Tottenham Hotspur the first EPL club to livestream studio show on WeChat, Kuaishou partner with Formula E, education company sponsor Beijing 2022, Wanda-Infront in contention for Serie A investment, PP Sports announce all CSL games free-to-air, the five trends shaping…
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SPFL End Of Season Now Moves To Arbitration
While the decision to fold the leagues in each of France, Belgium and the Netherlands was not a universally popular one, there is a sense of begrudging acceptance and one that means, plans for next season are now being drawn up. However, that same level of dusting yourself off and getting on with it all,…
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Could Four Quarters Be Football’s New Time Split?
With the Premier League and several of its major European counterparts resuming action over the past month or so, the look and feel of these competitions has been slightly different than before and one of those differences, has come in the way of drinks breaks. A concession that was put in place, so that player…
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Should VAR be shown the red card?
Upon the resumption of the Premier League last month, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has come into sharp focus and it has been a bone of contention. With managers and players quick to express their misgivings about the system, the heat has been turned up on VAR. But should it be given the boot at…
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