Franz Beckenbauer Platz 5 will be the new address of Bayern Munich’s Allianz Stadium
September 20 – The city of Munich is changing the address of Bayern Munich’s iconic stadium in honour of club legend Franz Beckenbauer.
LaLiga expands its crypto roster with ‘multi-million’ Bitget deal
September 20 – LaLiga have signed a multi-year deal with Bitget which will see the company become the league’s Official Crypto Partner in the Eastern, Southeast Asian and Latin American regions.
Argentina stay top of World rankings, Qatar plummet after poor 2026 qualifying openers
September 20 – Argentina remain at the top of the latest FIFA World Rankings, leading an unchanged top ten that sees France and Spain hold their positions in second and third.
Peter Willems tasked with bringing stability as he moves into CEO role at Belgian FA
September 20 – The Belgian FA (KBVB) has named Peter Willems as the new CEO of the governing body following a summer of chaos.
Arnold quits Australia after poor start to 2026 qualifying
September 20 – After six years in charge, Graham Arnold has stepped down as Australia’s head coach ahead of their next World Cup qualifier in October.
EA Sports launches second year of its FC Pro Open tournament with $1m+ prize money
September 20 – EA Sports has announced the return of the FC Pro Open eSports tournament for its second year, with a $1 million+ prize pool as the company strengthens its claim as the “home of football eSports”.
Red Star Belgrade investment pays off, says Terzic, with record revenues of €92m
September 20 – Serbia’s Red Star Belgrade has announced record revenue of €92 million since the start of the year.
Barca head Big 5 ranking of clubs using U21 players; Saints in unusual position of topping the EPL
September 20 – Barcelona leads a ranking of European big-5 clubs who have put their faith in their youth players. Olympique Lyonnais rank second and Le Havre third.
US energy drink Reign Storm sign with Chelsea Women for UK rollout
September 20 – American Energy Drink company Reign Storm have signed as Chelsea Women’s Official Energy Drink Partner in a multi-year deal with the reigning Barclays Women’s Super League champions.
SmartSoft track Argentina’s rise in popularity with renewed deal focussed on Europe
September 20 – The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has confirmed the renewal and expanded its partnership with online casino games supplier SmartSoft, elevating the brand to the role of regional sponsor in Europe.
UEFA’s new Champions Innovate challenge targets promotion of healthy and active lifestyle
September 20 – The second edition of the Champions Innovate initiative has been launched with a challenge to startup companies to develop concepts promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles.
Report finds fossil fuel firms spend $1bn on football ‘greenwashing’
September 19 – Fossil fuel companies bankroll $5.6 billion in global sports deals in a bid to ‘greenwash’ their reputations with football benefitting receiving almost $1 billion. according to a new study by Thinktank New Weather Institute (NWI).
Messi tops MLS shirt sales; 13 nations represented in top 25 bestsellers
September 19 – For the second year running Lionel Messi has topped the table of shirt sales in the MLS.
FIFA hires Lamour from UEFA to take COO role
September 19 – The summer transfer window might be shut but off the field FIFA have made a high-profile signing by poaching one of the most respected executives in European football from UEFA.
An English fan’s-eye view of French Ligue2 protests
Fans of French Ligue2 clubs have been protesting the move to playing league matches on Friday nights to satisfy their broadcast partner. The fans welcome their teams on to the pitch noisily, but when the game kicks off go silent. Graham Harrison a Leeds United fan holidaying in Brittany, France, with a football supporting friend decided to watch a Ligue2 Friday night match last week.