Thursday Briefing: Sheffield Wednesday Prospective Owners in Talks with EFL over Partial Transfer Ban Lift
Sheffield Wednesday’s prospective owners, Arise Capital Partners, are negotiating with the EFL to partially lift the club’s transfer embargo, though a 15‑point deduction will stay in place. The German Football Association will launch a 24‑hour streaming service, DFB.TV, at €5.99 a month (≈$6.50), covering all levels of German football. Paris Council has authorized mayor Emmanuel Grégoire to begin talks with PSG about purchasing the Parc des Princes, a move aimed at averting the club’s relocation threat.
Monday Briefing: South American Football Body Backs Infantino for New FIFA Term
South American confederation CONMEBOL publicly endorsed Gianni Infantino for a second FIFA presidential term, becoming the first confederation to do so. The endorsement arrives as FIFA debates a 64‑team World Cup expansion for 2030, a proposal led by South American...
Friday Briefing: KAA Gent Launch Legal Action over Pro League Format Decision
Belgian club KAA Gent has filed legal actions demanding a new vote to revert the Pro League to a 16‑team format with play‑offs, arguing the recent U23 quota changes invalidate the February 2025 decision for an 18‑team league. Meanwhile, Spanish...
Monday Briefing: Botafogo File Lawsuit Against Lyon over €125.5m Unpaid Loans
Botafogo has filed a lawsuit against Olympique Lyonnais demanding repayment of more than €125.5 million (about $136 million) that were transferred as loans under the Eagle Football Group structure. The loans, valued at roughly 745 million Brazilian reais (≈$141 million), were tied to Lyon’s...