Germany mourn loss of 1990 World Cup winner Andreas Brehme, 63
February 23 – Andreas Brehme, the scorer of the goal that won West Germany the 1990 World Cup, has died at the age of 63 following a cardiac arrest.
Kiwis hammer Solomon Islands to secure Paris 2024 slot
February 20 – New Zealand have booked their ticket for the Olympic Women’s Football tournament after thrashing Solomon Islands 11-1 in the Oceania qualifying final.
Mura-Maribor Slovenian derby abandoned after fans through smoke bombs and fireworks
February 20 – Ugly scenes marred the Slovenian Prva Liga derby between Mura and Maribor which was abandoned at the start of the second half with the score 2-0 in favor of Maribor after visiting fans started throwing smoke bombs and fireworks on to the pitch.
CPL adds two more years to Derbystar ball deal
February 20 – The Canadian Premier League has extended its deal with long-term partner Derbystar, marking the extension agreement with the launch of the official 2024/25 CPL match ball ahead of the competition’s start in April.
Winless in Ligue1 in 2024, Marseilles sack Gattuso
February 20 – Marseille have joined Napoli and Crystal Palace in parting company with their manager within the space of 24 hours.
Napoli fire Mazzarri, Calzona returns on interim basis
February 20 – Italian champions Napoli have sacked manager Walter Mazzarri (pictured) after just three months in charge and have brought back Francesco Calzona, currently Slovakia’s national coach, until the end of the season.
Glasner replaces Hodgson at Crystal Palace
February 20 – Struggling Crystal Palace have appointed former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner as their new manager to replace the veteran Roy Hodgson.
Mexico miss chances as Argentina battle to a draw in Group A opener
February 21 – Mexico and Argentina opened the W Gold Cup group rounds with an entertaining 0-0 draw at the Dignity Health Stadium in Carson, Los Angeles.
Fifpro plays politics as it calls for a seat at the Asian Champions League decision-making table
February 19 – In a remarkable assault on the hand that feeds them, players union Fifpro has called the Asian Champions League ‘unsustainable’, calling for greater collaboration with the Asian Football Confederation.
It’s not German. Chaos as fans protest over private equity proposals for national game
February 19 – Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic has called for a “quick and sensible solution” to end weeks of supporter protests against proposed foreign investment in the Bundesliga after more matches endured frequent disruptions at the weekend.
City Football Group add Istanbul Basaksehir ‘collaboration’ to club portfolio
February 18 – City Football Group (CFG) have expanded their club portfolio yet again, announcing a “football collaboration agreement” with Turkish Super Lig side Istanbul Basaksehir.
Oliver Glasner lined up to take the keys to the Palace from Hodgson, reports
February 19 – Former Eintracht Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner is reported to have agreed a deal to take over at struggling Crystal Palace.
Man Utd target Dan Ashworth to steer the Ratcliffe renaissance
February 19 – Newcastle United have put Sporting Director Dan Ashworth on gardening leave after he informed the club of his intention to join Manchester United.
Mbappe agrees 5-year deal with Real Madrid
February 19 – Kylian Mbappe has reportedly agreed a five-year deal to join Real Madrid at the end of this season.
UEFA picks sustainable start-ups for Champions Innovate UCL final campaigns
February 19 – UEFA’s Champions Innovate campaign has selected three startups to aid them in their bid to boost innovation around the 2024 UEFA Champions League final at Wembley.