Franz Beckenbauer Platz 5 will be the new address of Bayern Munich’s Allianz Stadium
September 20 – The city of Munich is changing the address of Bayern Munich’s iconic stadium in honour of club legend Franz Beckenbauer.
Europe
Peter Willems tasked with bringing stability as he moves into CEO role at Belgian FA
September 20 – The Belgian FA (KBVB) has named Peter Willems as the new CEO of the governing body following a summer of chaos.
UEFA’s new Champions Innovate challenge targets promotion of healthy and active lifestyle
September 20 – The second edition of the Champions Innovate initiative has been launched with a challenge to startup companies to develop concepts promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles.
An English fan’s-eye view of French Ligue2 protests
Fans of French Ligue2 clubs have been protesting the move to playing league matches on Friday nights to satisfy their broadcast partner. The fans welcome their teams on to the pitch noisily, but when the game kicks off go silent. Graham Harrison a Leeds United fan holidaying in Brittany, France, with a football supporting friend decided to watch a Ligue2 Friday night match last week.
UEFA technical report details smart use of width, and impact of subs as two keys to Euro2024 success
September 19 – Spain’s tactical evolution is one of the standout findings from UEFA’s Euro 2024 Technical Report that details tactical trends and developments from the tournament.
Italy mourns loss of iconic striker Salvatore ‘Totò’ Schillaci, aged 59
September 19 – Salvatore ‘Totò’ Schillaci, the Italian striker who was top scorer at the 1990 World Cup on home soil, has died aged 59 after being admitted to hospital following treatment for colon cancer.
Man City’s Rodri says players are at breaking point over mounting fixtures and will strike
September 18 – Manchester City’s Spanish international midfielder Rodri has warned that top players are close to going on strike because of the number of games they are having to play.
English PM Starmer says new regulator will stay within UEFA rules on political interference
September 18 – British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has waded into the debate over an independent football regulator by insisting the idea will not fall foul of UEFA despite a warning it could breach strict rules on government interference in the game.
Serie A’s Roma fire Daniel de Rossi just four games into season
September 18 – Daniel de Rossi, the local hero who was brought in to change his boyhood club’s fortunes, has been sacked after just four games as Roma coach.
AEL Limassol demand transparency and government meetings in aftermath of derby violence
September 18 – AEL Limassol have requested a meeting with the president of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides following the violence before the derby match with Apollon on Sunday, which saw the game abandoned and three polic officers hospitalised.
Liverpool and AC Milan kick off new format Champions League tonight
September 17 – AC Milan host Liverpool in the kick off the new season of the expanded Champions League format with 36 teams and two additional league-phase matches.
Cypriot government blames FA for Limassol violence, but FA says it wasn’t fans fighting each other
September 17 – The president of Cyprus has called out the national FA for shirking its responsibilities in helping to stamp out hooliganism and violence.
Hollywood Derby: Brady’s Birmingham beat Reynolds and McElhenney’s Wrexham
September 17 – An English tier-3 game dubbed the Hollywood derby went the way of Birmingham City on Monday when they beat Wrexham 3-1.
UEFA gently warns UK government of crossing the line with its new football regulator
September 16 – England’s national and club sides could be removed from UEFA competitions if a new regulator for the domestic game is considered to be “government interference” in the sport according to a leaked letter.
Adidas and UEFA keep the ball rolling for another 3-year cycle
September 16 – UEFA have renewed their partnership with Adidas which will see the German sports company continue to produce match balls for the UEFA Champions League until 2027.