The FA board gives Bulligham green light to look overseas for Southgate replacement
August 6 – The Football Association board have given formal approval for the appointment of a foreign manager to replace Gareth Southgate.
World Football
Top Belgian official De Bleeckere to head Azeri FA’s referees department
August 6 – Former Belgian referee Frank De Bleeckere has been appointed to lead the referees department in Azerbaijan, the Azeri FA (AFFA) confirmed.
Club Brugge fans respond to Standard Liege anti-racism campaign with Nazi salute
August 5 – Responding to an anti-racism campaign by Standard Liege, some Club Brugge fans offered a Nazi salute at the Belgian league match on Sunday.
Bordeaux now booted into fourth tier of French leagues
August 5 – Former French champions Bordeaux, who recently went into receivership, have been dealt an even more bitter blow than anticipated after being demoted to the fourth-tier National 2 – one division lower than expected.
Euro 2024 match winning ball scores €31.5k for UEFA Foundation for Children
August 5 – The ball kicked by Mikel Oyarzabal for the winning goal in the EURO 2024 final just keeps on scoring, this time with €31,500 for the UEFA Foundation for Children.
AC Milan boosts maternity policy for women’s team pro players and staff
August 5 – AC Milan is to guarantee automatic contract renewals for female players in the event of pregnancy during the final season of their contracts, the first club in Europe to do so.
African chaos as report points fingers Infantino’s key ally Mosengo-Omba for corruption
August 2 – The Confederation of African Football has been plunged into internal conflict, not for the first time, after confirming it is investigating allegations of corruption within its secretariat following media claims of serious misconduct by its general secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba.
McClaren joins Reggae Boyz with focus on 2026 World Cup qualifying
August 1 – Former England manager Steve McClaren is quitting Manchester United’s backroom staff to become head coach of Jamaica’s men’s national team on a two-year deal.
Uruguay to upgrade iconic Centenario Stadium for 2030 World Cup hosting
August 1 – Uruguay has solidified plans to renovate its iconic Centenario Stadium as part of its preparations for the 2030 World Cup, following the official submission of the joint hosting bid book on Monday.
Howe dismisses speculation over England job
July 31 – Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, one of the favourites to replace Gareth Southgate for the England job, says he has had no official contact with the Football Association over the vacancy.
Corinthians emerges from VaideBet fall-out with new bookie sponsor Esportes da Sorte
July 30 – Brazilian Serie A side Corinthians have secured a new front-of-shirt partnership with betting site Esportes da Sorte until 2027, as they join forces with yet another gambling firm in the wake of VaideBet’s early exit last month.
NWSL’s Gotham breaks record for youngest ever player
July 30 – At the age of just 14 and one day, McKenna ‘Mak’ Whitham became the youngest player to feature in any major professional soccer league in the USA when she came on in the 80th minute for NWSL team NJ/NY Gotham FC.
Rangers warn return to Ibrox could slip beyond September
July 30 – Rangers chairman John Bennett has admitted the club’s return to the Ibrox Stadium may “slip beyond” the predicted September return date in the latest twist to Ranger’s stadium development headache.
Croatia and China agree knowledge exchange and player development agreement
July 29 – The Croatian Football Association (HNS) and the Chinese National Football Academy have signed a cooperation agreement.
Endrick makes his Real Madrid entrance ahead of pre-season US tour
July 29 – Ahead of their pre-season US tour, Real Madrid have presented Endrick to their fans, the latest Brazilian prodigy to follow in the footsteps of a long list of illustrious compatriots at the club.