Lebanese suspends domestic season as Israeli hostilities increase
September 26 – The Lebanese FA has indefinitely postponed all matches domestically in the wake of Israel’s attacks in southern Lebanon and rising fears of an all-out war.
Chelsea explore new stadium options with Earl’s Court proposal back in play
September 26 – Chelsea are reportedly exploring the possibility of moving from Stamford Bridge to a new stadium site at Earl’s Court, as the club seeks to expand its current 40,343-seat capacity and increase match day revenues.
Sporting CP unveil 10-year plan to revamp stadium and surrounding area
September 26 – Portuguese champions Sporting CP have set out a 10-year plan to overhaul their current stadium in Lisbon.
Guardiola looks for replacement as Rodri injury dents Premier League and UCL ambitions
September 26 – Manchester City ‘s Spanish international midfielder Rodri, regarded by many as the best player in the world in his position, has suffered ligament damage in his right knee and will be out for a lengthy period, the club have confirmed.
Inter Milan revenue hits €473m as Oakwell takes control financial control
September 26 – Inter Milan are reporting an increase of €48 million in revenue to €473 million for the 2023/24 financial year. The club also saw debt fall by around €50 million from €85 million to €36 million.
Spartak Varna owner Pavlin Nikolov threatens to withdraw funding unless fans stop protests
September 26 – Pavlin Nikolov,owner of the Bulgaria’s Spartak Varna, has said he will to stop funding the club if the fans “continue with the provocations”.
AFC commends MAs for progress of statutes revisions and commitment to better governance
September 26 – The AFC’s Associations Committee noted that 44 Member Associations and all five Regional Associations have either completed or are in the midst of finalising their Statutes Revision process.
UEFA boosts solidarity payments to clubs outside Euro competition to €308m
September 25 – UEFA is to increase funds allocated to clubs not taking part in its men’s competitions, also capping the amount going to the top five federations.
UEFA renames and refocuses its non-European support programme under ‘UEFA Together’ banner
September 25 – UEFA has re-versioned and refocused its financial support programme for nations and projects outside its European membership.
FIFA warns Egyptian FA to pay up or face ban from 2026 World Cup qualifiers
September 25 – Egypt’s national team are facing the unlikely possibility of being excluded from the 2026 World Cup due to an unpaid fine according to reports in the country and Switzerland.
Hong Myung-bo defends return to South Korean team in front of parliament
September 25 – South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo has denied his appointment was the result of preferential treatment from the Korea Football Association (KFA).
Verizon becomes third tournament sponsor for 2026 World Cup
September 25 – US telecoms giant Verizon has agreed a 2026 World Cup sponsorship, with the network provider named the Official Telecommunication Services Sponsor for the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the USA.
Bundesliga forced to re-auction domestic TV rights package after DAZN wins legal challenge to Sky deal
September 25 – Germany’s DFL has been told to re-auction its key domestic media rights package after a court ruled in favour of global sports streaming service DAZN in its legal dispute with the league.
World Cup winner Raphael Varane calls it a day
September 25 – Former Manchester United and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has announced a shock retirement from football at just 31-years-old.
Partizan Belgrade ultras storm changing room and injure coach after record loss to Red Star
September 25 – The chaos swirling around Serbian giants Partizan Belgrade continued in full force on Monday night after an embarrassing 4-0 loss to arch-rivals Red Star Belgrade, the biggest home defeat in Partizan’s history.