Deschamps to leave France after 2026 World Cup
January 8 – France head coach Didier Deschamps is to step down from the role when his current contract ends after the 2026 World Cup.
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The three amigos: Neymar mulls over joining Messi and Suarez at Inter Miami
January 8 – Brazilian star Neymar has addressed the possibility of reuniting with former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Inter Miami, reviving the legendary ‘MSN’ trio.
Robbie Keane fills gap left by Pascal Jansen at Ferencvaros
January 8 – Former Republic of Ireland forward Robbie Keane has become the new head coach at legendary Hungarian side Ferencvaros.
Mourinho lashes out at biased Turkish referees and a Super Lig he says is ‘stacked’ against Fenerbache
January 7 – Fenerbahce’s Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho has once again complained about refereeing in Turkey, describing the situation in Turkish football as “toxic” and called on the media “to tell the truth” about football in the country.
Belgium’s Pascale van Damme runs unopposed for European seat on FIFA Council
January 7 – Belgian FA president Pascale van Damme is set to join FIFA’s ruling council after being the only candidate to run for a seat reserved for a female official from Europe.
Pascal Jansen is latest manager to take a bite at the Big Apple’s NYCFC
January 7 – MLS side New York City FC have named Dutchman Pascal Jansen as their new manager, succeeding Nick Cushing, who was dismissed in November.
Dortmund agree youth development partnership with neighbouring VfB Waltrop
January 7 – Germany is renowned for its youth development programmes, and that is set to continue after Borussia Dortmund announced a new partnership between its Nachwuchsleistungszentrum (Youth Academy) and VfB Waltrop.
Benfica’s Estádio da Luz to expand to 70,000 ahead of 2030 World Cup
January 7 – Benfica Football Club has announced ambitious plans to expand their iconic stadium in Lisbon to a 70,000-seat capacity.
AC Milan come back from two down to beat Inter Milan and equal Supercoppa record in Riyadh
January 7 – Tammy Abraham’s stoppage-time strike crowned a remarkable comeback as AC Milan edged city rivals Inter 3-2 to claim the Italian Super Cup in Riyadh on Monday.
Barca request to register Olmo and Víctor denied by RFEF and LaLiga
January 6 – Barcelona’s precarious financial situation has been brought into sharp focus after their request to register Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor for the rest of the season was denied by the Spanish league and federation.
Kings League unveils sponsors and TV partners for launch of its international 7 a-side format
January 6 – Kings League, launched by former Spain and FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique and his Kosmos company, has secured more than 20 media partners and several major sponsors for its new Kings World Cup of Nations 7-a-side tournament.
PSG beat AS Monaco to win Trophée des Champions in Doha
January 6 – Paris Saint-Germain have kicked off 2025 in style with a 1-0 victory against AS Monaco to claim the French Super Cup in Doha.
AC Milan break Juve’s unbeaten run to head into Supercoppa final against Inter in Riyadh
January 6 – AC Milan will meet Inter Milan in tonight’s Supercoppa Italiana after new boss Sergio Conceicao christened his first game in charge with an important 2-1 over Juventus at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the final four format is being hosted.
Messi awarded US Medal of Honor but far too busy to pick it up
January 6 – Argentine great and World Cup winner, Lionel Messi, has won every conceivable football award on and off the field of play, can add the highest honour bestowed on civilians in his new home of the USA after just two years in the country.
San Diego FC looks south to build cross-border ties with Mexico’s Club America
January 6 – San Diego FC who are due to kick-off their inaugural Major League Soccer (MLS) campaign have unveiled a multi-year agreement to play perennial LigaMX super team, Club America.