New Zealand secure Oceania’s slot at Paris 2024 with big win over Fiji
September 12 – The Olywhites of New Zealand will represent Oceania at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris after thrashing 10-man Fiji 9-0.
Bruce Arena resigns from New England Revolution over ‘inappropriate remarks’
September 12 – US coaching heavyweight Bruce Arena has resigned as New England Revolution head coach and sporting director, following complaints over “insensitive and inappropriate remarks.”
Liga Portugal go back to school with FBA partnership
September 12 – The Football Business Academy and Liga Portugal have entered an agreement that will see the organisation become the lead educational partner of Portugal’s top division.
North Macedonians tailor new deal with Turkish fashion brand Giotelli
September 12 – The Football Federation of North Macedonia has signed an agreement with Turkish fashion brand Giotelli who will support all the North Macedonian national teams.
Rubiales bows to pressure and steps down from RFEF, but vows to clear his name
September 11 – After weeks of pressure Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish FA (RFEF), has resigned following his unsolicited kiss with World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso after the tournament’s final, but the football official vowed to clear his name.
FIFA confirms transfer records and another bumper window for player agents
September 11 – FIFA has published its International Transfer Snapshot for the 2023 mid-year window showing an all-time high of $7.36 billion spent on transfer fees, and a record volume of transfers at more than 10,000.
Greek Super League calls for return of international refs and audit of EPO’s finances
September 11 – The Greek Super League has written to the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) and the Referees Committee requesting the return of the international referees for the major derbies in the Greek championship.
SPL clubs close transfer window with $957m spend, second only to Premier League
September 11 – Saudi Pro League’s transfer window closed at the end of last week showing club spending hitting a record $957 million and rocketing the Saudi clubs into being the second highest spending league in the world behind the English Premier League’s $1.39 billion spend in the summer window.
Neymar takes over from Pele as Brazil’s leading scorer
September 11 – Neymar has become Brazil’s all-time leading goal soccer, eclipsing Pelé’s tally of 77 after scoring a brace against Bolivia in World Cup qualifying.
New Saudi signing Jota cold-shouldered after Al-Ittihad say he will not be registered
September 11 – Ex-Celtic star Jota is set for months on the sidelines after his new club, Al-Ittihad, revealed the £25 million man will not be registered as one of their foreign players for the upcoming season.
UEFA Football Board meets to discuss Women’s football strategy
September 11 – The UEFA Football Board is holding its second meeting today with discussion focussed refereeing matters, VAR and handball, alongside the all-important post-2024 UEFA Women’s Football Strategy.
LaLiga commits to Vietnamese FA’s development with new MoU
September 11 – LaLiga and the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Hanoi that will see the two institutions partner until 2026.
Sidemen raise £2.4m+ from charity match at London Stadium
September 11 – YouTube super-group the Sidemen raised more than £2.4 million in their charity football match on Saturday afternoon, selling out West Ham’s London Stadium in the process.
Looking good, feeling great. FIFA Museum celebrates game through focus on design
September 11 – The FIFA Museum in Zurich has unveiled its latest exhibition, titled ‘Designing the Beautiful Game’, which seeks to give fans a new perspective on the game.
Germans give Hansi the Flick after being put to the sword again by Blue Samurai
September 10 – Germany have dismissed manager Hansi Flick after a 4-1 friendly defeat at home against Japan, bringing to an end a disappointing two-year reign.