May 29 – Frank Pauw has been elected the new chairman of the Dutch FA (KNVB), succeeding Just Spee. If elected, Jaenet Van Der Laan would have become the first female boss of Dutch football. Pauw clinched the presidency with 31 votes. Opponents Hans Nijland and Van Der Laan received 20 and seven votes respectively. Pauw said he “was surprised …
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Barcelona superstar trio set for pivotal roles under Hansi Flick
The appointment of Hansi Flick is set to bring forth a series of changes to the Barcelona team this coming summer. There are many players who could stand to benefit from the arrival of the German tactician, including the players Flick has worked with in the past. Robert Lewandowski: A vital cog in Flick’s setup A recent report from Alex …
Read More »No UEFA entry forces European side to seek CONCACAF spot
Greenland has formally requested membership in CONCACAF, the North American and Caribbean Association Football Confederation. They are taking a giant leap towards their goal of competing on a global scale with this. Since the Danish autonomous region had problems gaining admittance to UEFA due to its political position, this adjustment is welcome. On May 13, Greenland submitted its application to …
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