National League clubs to bid for extra promotion place to EFL
February 6 – English clubs just below the four main professional divisions have launched a 3UP campaign for an extra promotion place to the English Football League (EFL).
Europe
DFL extends long-standing partnership with Tipico until 2028
February 6 – Germany’s top two football divisions are sticking to a familiar playbook, with the Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) announcing an extension of its long-standing partnership with sports betting giant Tipico.
Hellenic Federation agrees sponsorship deal with sports equipment supplier
February 6 – The Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) has signed a sponsorship agreement with sports equipment supplier Liga Sport. The company exclusively distributes and sells Zeus Srl, Football Masters and Liga Accessories goods to stores, clubs and academies.
UEFA launches ‘Take Care’ healthy lifestyle initiative
February 5 – UEFA has unveiled ‘Take Care’, an ambitious new programme aimed at harnessing football’s social influence to promote healthier lifestyles, particularly among young people.
UEFA backs history-challenging Albania-Serbia co-hosting of U21 finals
February 5 – UEFA have formally appointed the Albanian and Serbian FAs as co-hosts of the European Under-21 Championship final tournament in 2027.
Norway’s FK Bodø/Glimt donate ticket revenue from Maccabi Tel Aviv tie to Red Cross in Gaza
February 4 – Norway’s FK Bodø/Glimt are donating all ticket revenue from their UEFA Europa League home match against Maccabi Tel Aviv to the Red Cross to support humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.
Out with the old. Nou Camp auctions off its locker room
February 5 – With Barcelona’s home, the Camp Nou, going through a major renovation, parts of the stadium, and more specifically locker room items, are being auctioned off.
Atlanta smash MLS transfer fee record with $22m signing of Ivorian Emmanuel Latte Lath
February 5 – Fresh on the heels of Major League Soccer (MLS) allowing clubs to freely negotiate cash deals within the league structure, Atlanta United have gone and smashed the MLS transfer record, signing Emmanuel Latte Lath from English Championship club Middlesborough.
CSKA Sofia mandates players to work with club’s foundation charities
February 5 – Bulgaria’s CSKA Sofia has added a special clause to player contacts, starting this month, that will oblige them to participate in charitable causes.
Manchester City spend more than EPL rivals combined in winter window
The January transfer window saw plenty of movement across the globe, headlined by Manchester City spending more than the rest of the English Premier League (EPL) combined as they attempted to patch holes in their increasingly leaky title defence.
Rubiales’ actions ruined ‘one of the happiest days of my life’ states Hermoso
February 4 – Disgraced former Spanish Football Association (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales ruined what should have been “one of the happiest days” of Jenny Hermoso’s life, she told the first day of the infamous “kissgate” scandal trial in Madrid.
Wrexham story turns another page with plans for new 5,500-capacity stand
February 4 – There aren’t many lower-league European clubs that constantly make international football news across the pond, but the Wrexham story continues to be a source of fascination to U.S. fans – courtesy of their celebrity ownership duo of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who bought the Welsh club in 2021.
Gravina earns third term as Italian Football Federation President
February 4 – Incumbent Gabriele Gravina has been re-elected as president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) for a third term following a resounding electoral victory.
Documentary goes behind the scenes of Romanian national team at EURO 2024
February 4 – The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) has announced the launch of a new series dedicated to the participation of the Romanian national team at EURO 2024 in Germany. The three-part documentary, called “Generation of Soul”, will be available in March 2025 on a streaming platform.
Chelsea’s Sam Kerr called police officer “stupid and white”, trial is told
February 4 – Chelsea striker Sam Kerr, widely considered to be one of the top women players in the world, is currently on trial at Kingston Crown Court charged with causing racially aggravated harassment to PC Stephen Lovell in the early hours of 30 January 2023.