India and Saudi Arabia draw closer with multi-level MoU
October 8 – The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their relationship.
Anderlecht under the hammer as West Ham go top; Silkeborg super silky
By Samindra Kunti in Brussels
October 8 – West Ham United’s second-string team defeated Anderlecht 1-0 to maintain a perfect record in the Conference League and consolidate their lead at the top of Group B.
‘Exhausted’ Rapinoe turns attention from abuse to football
October 8 – US women’s superstar Megan Rapinoe, the public face of the world champions, says tonight’s showpiece friendly against European champions England serves as a “nice distraction” following the much-publicised inquiry that uncovered “systemic” abuse and misconduct in the US domestic league.
Ukraine unveiled as added co-host to Spain-Portugal 2030 WC bid at UEFA HQ
By Andrew Warshaw
October 6 – In a radical move clearly designed at gaining widespread support amongst the FIFA membership, Spain and Portugal added Ukraine to their 2030 World Cup bid on Wednesday in what they hailed as an act of European solidarity.
beIN Sports secures package of MENA rights for AFC competitions in 10-year deal
October 6 – The AFC and beIN Media Group have agreed a major broadcast deal for the next 10 years giving the broadcaster exclusive access to all the AFC’s competitions through to 2032.
Aussie A-League’s Melbourne Victory sells minority stake to 777 Partners
October 6 – American investment firm 777 Partners has acquired a stake in the Australian A-League club Melbourne Victory, expanding its ownership portfolio.
Ceferin says ego-driven Super League clubs were afraid of being kicked out UCL
October 6 – UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says the three remaining European rebels are afraid of being chucked out of the new-look Champions League.
Brazil widen gap at top of FIFA rankings as Qatar 2022 kick-off apporaches
October 6 – With two months to go until the World Cup kicks off in Qatar, Brazil will head to the global finals at the top of the FIFA ranking.
Shaikh Salman to run unopposed for third full term as president of AFC
October 5 – Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa will run opposed for the AFC presidency in the upcoming Asian confederation elections, the fourth time he will be chosen to run football in the region.
2023 WWC tickets on sale tomorrow
October 5 – On Thursday, tickets for the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will go on sale, FIFA confirmed, with prices as low as AUD/NZD$20.
Indonesia sanctions Arema FC as death toll rises and hosting of U-20 World Cup in doubt
October 5 – As the death toll in the weekend’s Indonesia stadium disaster rose to 131, including 33 children, FIFA are reported to have demanded a full report amid speculation the country will be sanctioned in terms of hosting global competitions.
USWNT captain Sauerbrunn calls for root and branch reform of elite women’s game in US
October 5 – Just as the United States women’s team is preparing for its prestige international on Friday against England at Wembley, its players are taking in the findings of a damning report which found that emotional abuse and sexual misconduct had become systemic throughout the US National Women’s Soccer League.
French FA join push for a Qatar migrant workers compensation fund
October 5 – The French Football Federation (FFF) is spearheading a campaign for the creation of a compensation fund for migrant workers in Qatar, the host nation of the World Cup.
Ukraine pitches in with Spain-Portugal 2030 bid with offer to host group stage
October 4 – Ukraine wants to help organise the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal.
Paris joins five other French cities in cancelling public broadcasting of Qatar 2022
October 4 – Paris has become the latest French city to decide against broadcasting World Cup matches on giant screens in public amid concerns over rights violations of migrant workers in Qatar.