February 10 – UEFA will open general public ticket sales on February 20 for the 2025 Women’s Champions League final, to be played at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon on Saturday 24 May.
February 7 – After years of turmoil within the Spanish FA (RFEF), at last some positive news.
New RFEF chief Rafael Louzan (pictured) will remain in his post after the country’s Supreme Court granted his appeal against a seven-year ban from holding public office.
February 7 – FIFA has suspended the Congolese FA “with immediate effect” because of third-party interference.
February 7 – The journey to the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship has officially begun, with the qualifying group stage draw setting the path for 51 nations aiming to join co-hosts Albania and Serbia at the finals.
February 7 – After nearly 12 years playing for two of the glitziest teams in Europe followed by a brief stop in Saudi Arabia, Neymar, once the world’s most expensive player, made his long-awaited return to his childhood club Santos this week and afterwards was lost for words.
February 7 – As the 2024/25 UEFA Women’s Champions League enters its decisive knockout phase, a new star is set to take centre stage. UEFA and adidas have unveiled the tournament’s latest official match ball, inspired by Lisbon, the host city for this season’s final.
February 7 – Brazil and Real Madrid legend Marcelo, one of the most decorated players in history, has announced his retirement from the game at the age of 36.
February 7 – Football is for everyone, everywhere. That’s the message the English Football League (EFL) and its official match ball partner, Puma, are sending loud and clear with the return of the Rainbow match ball. Introduced as part of Football v Homophobia’s Month of Action, the vibrant design looks to act a symbol of solidarity and a reminder that discrimination has no place in the game.
February 7 – A mention of the phrase, extra-time, conjures up memories of classic matches as physically and emotionally shattered players drag their tired bodies and minds through another 30 minutes, however UEFA is in the early stages of reviewing whether to scrap extra-time in their European competitions.
February 7 – Consumer goods giant Unilever has become an official global partner of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, the 14th sponsor to sign up for UEFA’s flagship and fast-growing women’s national team tournament that will be played this summer in Switzerland, July 2-27.
February 6 – UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin hosted a meeting with Conmebol and Fifpro representatives at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, yesterday (Wednesday) with player welfare being the focus of the discussion.
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).
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.
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.
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.