Ratcliffe’s Man Utd cost-cutting reaches Sir Alex
October 15 – The latest casualty of the Ineos-led cost-cutting drive at Manchester United is none other than Sir Alex Ferguson, the club’s legendary former manager.
Genoa and Sampdoria bid to buy Stadio Luigi Ferraris
October 15 – Genoa FC and UC Sampdoria have formed a 50-50 partnership, Genova Stadium SRL, to purchase their shared Stadio Luigi Ferraris from Genoese authorities.
Mind games: Nigerian team stranded in Libya after plane diverted plane to abandoned airport
October 15 – African football has long been associated with different forms of chaos, however, being stranded at an airport is a new one as Nigeria are discovering, and it could lead to a forfeit before their AFCON 2025 qualifier versus Libya.
Aussie A-League adds Opta Search and Opta Stream to Stats perform data deal
October 15 – The Aussie A-League has extended its official media data partnership with Stats Perform, which will see the addition of Opta Search and Opta Stream, as the league looks to unlock new sponsor inventory and deepen engagement for fans of its men’s and women’s competitions.
Man City renew Japanese regional sponsor Abeam Consulting
October 15 – Premier League holders Manchester City have announced a renewal of their regional partnership with Tokyo-based Abeam Consulting.
Neymar back at Al-Hilal and in line for return to Asian Champions League action next week
October 15 – After a year on the sidelines, one of the Saudi Pro League superstar players could finally be back on the pitch. Brazilian international, Neymar, who has been out injured since sustaining a torn ACL and meniscus in his left knee while on international duty has returned to training with Al-Hilal.
England’s Pep dream. Can the FA really prise Guardiola away from Man City?
October 15 – Long whispered about but always seeming a far-fetched reality, the English Football Association has made contact with Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola about taking charge of the national team. Guardiola’s contract with the defending Premier League champions ends at the conclusion of the current season.
AFC’s Academic Centre of Excellence launches new ‘Strategy and Planning’ course
October 15 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has added a new course to its range of educational training courses and qualifications run by its Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE).
Jonas Eidevall quits Arsenal Women after poor start to season
October 15 – Jonas Eidevall has stepped down as head coach of Arsenal Women after managing just one victory in four Women’s Super League matches, worsened by a 5-2 thrashing against Bayern Munich in their opening Champions League fixture.
Nottingham Forest’s sweet deal
October 15 – British confectionery brand Swizzels has teamed up with Nottingham Forest for the 2023/24 Premier League season, delivering a sweet experience for fans at The City Ground.
FIFPRO and European Leagues file legal complaint over FIFA’s ‘abuse of dominant position’
October 14 – FIFPRO Europe and the European Leagues association have followed through on their threat and, filed a complaint tothe European Commission against FIFA over the international match calendar.
Swiss prosecutors drop 9-year World Cup ticketing probe into former FIFA boss Jérôme Valcke
October 14 – Almost a decade into a World Cup black market tickets investigation, the Swiss criminal case against former FIFA number two Jérôme Valcke, for years Sepp Blatter’s right-hand man, has finally been closed.
777 Partners collapse puts club assets including Serie A’s oldest club Genoa on sales block
October 14 – Serie A Genoa, Italy’s oldest club, are seeking new buyers after owners 777 Partners – who had tried to purchase Everton a few months ago – collapsed financially.
US men’s team off to a winning start under Pochettino on route to 2026 hosting
October 14 – Mauricio Pochettino made a successful debut in charge of the United States as he led them to a 2-0 friendly win over Panama on Saturday.
Brazil cracks down on unlicensed bookmakers’ club sponsorships
October 14 – The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said it will enforce a ban on club sponsorship by bookmakers across all levels of Brazilian football starting last Friday (11 October).