2025 Gold Cup final to be played in Houston at NRG Stadium
October 31 – Houston’s NRG Stadium, one of the most regular stops on the Concacaf Gold Cup circuit, will host the 2025 Gold Cup final next July 7.
FC Schalke 04’s suffering continues as revenue halves and performances are poor
October 31 – Seven-time Bundesliga champions, FC Schalke 04, have lurched from one crisis to another over the last five years as financial problems have crippled one of Germany’s most historic clubs. With the financial results from the period January 1 to June 30 just released, the picture remains cloudy.
Serbia’s Partizan Belgrade forced to cut costs as debt rises to €45m+
October 31 – The new president of Serbian giants Partizan Belgrade, Rasim Ljajić (pictured), has announced that the club has accumulated colossal debts and that Partizan’s expenses must be kept to a minimum for the club to survive.
Big Red bangs the republican drum
October 31 – It has been said many times that sport and politics don’t mix, however, former USMNT star, and current Fox Sports pundit, Alexi Lalas is challenging that convention in a controversial way.
Reynolds and McElhenney hydrate their Welsh portfolio with Wrexham Lager acquisition
October 31 – Ever since purchasing Wrexham AFC, actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have developed a knack for keeping their club in the news despite sitting a mile away from the publicity provided by the Premier League.
UEFA act swiftly to take note of player welfare concerns, handing Fifpro an exco slot
October 30 – In a landmark move, global players’ union Fifpro are to be handed a place on UEFA’s executive committee after agreeing a partnership which the union said will “increase the voice of players in European football governance.”
FIFA find first sponsor partner for CWC 2025 with Hisense coming onboard with just 7 months to kick-off
October 30 – With less than a year to go to the Club World Cup in the US in 2025, FIFA has at last managed to secure a commercial sponsorship partner.
Copa Libertadores semi final switched to Uruguay’s Centenario Stadium for increased fan safety
October 30 – South American governing body Conmebol have moved the semi-final of the Copa Libertadores between Penarol and Botafogo to the Centenario Stadium to allow visiting supporters to attend the match.
French court ruling keeps struggling Girondins de Bordeaux in the battle to stay alive
October 30 – Girondins de Bordeaux secured a much-needed lifeline on Tuesday, allowing the club to continue operations following a commercial court ruling.
Wrexham success keeps building, with plans now for stadium expansion
October 30 – Wrexham AFC have appointed world-leading stadium architects Populous to develop a masterplan for the club’s STōK Cae Ras Stadium (the racecourse Ground), starting with the redesign of the new 5,500-capacity Kop Stand.
Euro 25: 14 nations win through for final round of qualifiers for Swiss finals
By Samindra Kunti in Leuven
October 30 – Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Portugal, Wales and Ireland were among the teams to progress to the final round of the Euro 2025 playoffs with the seven last tickets at stake for the tournament in Switzerland.
Akram Afif and Kiko Seike take AFC’s top player awards
October 30 – Qatar’s Akram Afif and Japanese star Kiko Seike were crowned the AFC men’s and women’s players of the year at a glitzy award ceremony on Tuesday night in South Korea.
Amorim on brink of completing move to Man Utd
October 30 – Rúben Amorim is poised to be confirmed as Manchester United’s manager after Sporting Lisbon revealed United were ready to pay his release clause of €10 million to replace the sacked Erik Ten Hag.
Spurs star Son wins fourth AFC international player of the year award
October 30 – South Korea and Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min was crowned Asia’s International Player of the Year for the fourth time by the Asian Football Confederation at its annual awards ceremony Tuesday.
Monaco extend UFL video game deal to 2026
October 30 – AS Monaco have extended their partnership with Strikerz Inc., the developer of the online football game UFL, until 2026 as the club looks to sink its teeth into the eSports market.