Pakistan turn to Constantine to prepare for World Cup qualifier against Cambodia
October 2 – Pakistan have turned to globetrotting coach Stephen Constantine to help the team win their first-ever World Cup qualifier.
Top draw Messi leads the MLS in shirt sales
October 2 – The impact of Inter Miami star Lionel Messi on the US market has been emphasised by figures on jersey sales, showing him top of the shirt-selling charts just three months on from his debut at the MLS clubs.
Aussies and Kiwis to play Ashes match in London
October 2 – Brentford’s G-Tech Community Stadium will host a historic reignition of football rivalry between New Zealand and Australia later this month, as the ‘soccer ashes’ returns after a 69-year hiatus.
Rangers hope management change will stop the rot
October 2 – A third defeat in seven Scottish Premiership games led to Rangers firing manager Michael Beale on Sunday after less than a year in the hot seat and putting club favourite Steven Davis in interim charge.
Support grows to 6 nations, as Ukraine writes to all UEFA members to boycott Russian teams
September 29 – The Ukrainian FA has written to all European associations asking them not to play against Russia following UEFA’s controversial decision to re-admit Russian under-17 teams into its international competitions.
Police raid RFEF offices as probe deepens into Barca’s alleged attempts to influence refs
September 29 – Police have raided the offices of the Spanish FA (RFEF) as part of an investigation into Barcelona’s involvement in an ongoing refereeing scandal.
FSG raise up to $200m from Dynasty Equity for minority Liverpool stake to pare down debt
September 29 – Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group has completed a sale of a minority stake in the club to New York-based private equity firm Dynasty Equity of up to $200 million.
Engelbert Strauss geared up for more UEFA work
September 29 – UEFA have announced German workwear brand Engelbert Strauss has renewed its partnership with both the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League for the 2024-27 club competition cycle.
777 Partners-owned Vasco de Gama issued with transfer ban after failure to pay for players
September 29 – Brazilian club Vasco de Gama has been hit by a FIFA transfer ban for being late in the payment of transfer fees to various clubs.
Flamengo fire Sampaoli, Tite favourite to take on coaching of Brazil’s biggest club
September 29 – Rio club Flamengo have dismissed their manager Jorge Sampaoli after his side failed to win the Copa do Brasil at the weekend.
Spurs supporters’ trust group protest Socios deal saying it exposes fans to financial loss
September 29 – Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust (THST) have expressed deep concern over the London club’s multi-year partnership with Socios.com, the cryptocurrency-based providers of club fan tokens who have been widening their digital fan-based marketing and commercial solutions.
StarCasino Sport circumvents Italian betting rules to agree Serie B sponsorship
September 29 – The Italian rules around betting and gaming advertising and sponsorship in football – and enshrined in the country’s ‘Dignity Decree’ – are clearly flexible.
Club protests force sacking of Serbian referees boss
September 29 – The Football Federation of Serbia (FSS) has sacked Referee Commission chairman Dejan Filipović following protests by several clubs over referee appointments for Serbian Super Liga matches. In addition to Filipovic, two members of the commission were removed, their places filled by four new members.
Bayern, Barca, PSG, Napoli and Man City top ‘most dominant’ ranking
September 29 – The CIES Football Observatory, using Wyscout data, has released a report ranking European clubs by their ‘dominance’. Not surprisingly, Barcelona, Bayern, Napoli, PSG and Man City are ranked as the ‘most dominant’ teams in their respective leagues.
Chelsea’s blues worsen as James charged for abuse of match official – he wasn’t even playing
September 29 – Chelsea defender Reece James has been charged by the English FA for an alleged altercation with a match official which is said to have occurred after the club’s 1-0 loss against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.