Neymar, Messi and Mbappe on form as Maccabi Haifi on end of unlucky 7-goal rout
October 26 – Paris Saint-Germain clobbered Maccabi Haifa for seven in a resounding Champions League win to progress to the knockout stage.
AFC unveils brand logos for return of 2023 men’s age-group competitions
October 26 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has launched the brand identities for its 2023 age-group – the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023 and the AFC U-20 Asian Cup 2023.
Colombia surprise US for place in U-17 WWC semis. Spain, Germany and Nigeria through
October 26 – Defending champions Spain will take on Germany in an all-European semi-final of the U-17 Women’s World Cup as Colombia play Nigeria in the other last-four encounter.
Udinese launches $UDI Fan Tokens today, priced €2
October 26 – Serie A’s Udinese is today launching its official Fan Token $UDI through the Socios.com platform with the sale opening at 1pm (CET).
EBU saves FIFA’s blushes with 28-country deal for WWC2023, but Europe’s big markets still holding out
October 25 – While FIFA is demanding that broadcasters in Europe’s biggest TV markets in the UK, Germany, Italy, France and Spain massively increase their offers for broadcast rights to the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia/New Zealand, the world governing body has agreed a deal with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) for 28 of the continent’s smaller TV territories.
Ukraine club calls for Qatar 2022 ban on Iran for supplying Russia’s ‘kamikaze’ drones
By Andrew Warshaw
October 25 – FIFA is coming under further pressure to kick Iran out of next month’s World Cup – this time because of its military support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Qatari Emir slams critics of his country for their ‘fabrications and double standards’
October 25 – The ruler of Qatar has taken the unusual step of publicly adding his voice to that of World Cup organisers in denouncing the constant stream of criticism levelled against the host nation in the build-up to next month’s tournament.
AFC set for U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023 draw in Tashkent
October 25 – The draw ceremony for the AFC U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023 finals will see Asia’s top 16 teams drawn from four pots tomorrow (Wednesday) in Tashkent.
Unai Emery quits Villareal for return to Premier League with Aston Villa
October 25 – Unai Emery is back in the Premier League. The Spaniard will succeed Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa, the English club have confirmed.
Textor takeover of Lyon stalled as finance finalised
October 24 – The takeover of OL Groupe, owner of Olympique Lyonnais, by US investor John Textor’s Eagle Football Holdings has been stalled while Textor completes his financing for the deal.
Eredivisie expands SciSports performance analysis deal to 2025
October 25 – The Netherlands’ Eredivisie has extended its performance analysis contract with SciSports until the 2024/25 season.
Real Madrid and Barca top ranking of youth developed players, Man Utd fifth
October 24 – AFC Ajax is Europe’s engine room in terms of developing youth talent capable of playing at the highest national league levels.
Anderlecht boss calls for culture change as crisis deepens
October 24 – Anderlecht chairman Wouter Vandenhaute has called for a culture change at the club after fan disorder in the league match against Standard Liege. He has also fired coach Felice Mazzu as the crisis deepened at the club.
Qataris deny HRW report of LGBT+ arrests and beatings
October 24 – Despite promises by organisers and FIFA president Gianno Infantino that everyone will be welcome at the Qatar World Cup regardless of gender or sexual orientation, it’s a very different story on the ground in the build-up to the tournament, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW).
US Soccer names and shames sanctioned abusers following Yates report
October 24 – Women’s football authorities in the United States have taken the first steps to implement the recommendations of the much-publicised inquiry that uncovered “systemic” abuse and misconduct by coaches of players in the country’s domestic leagues.