US men’s team off to a winning start under Pochettino on route to 2026 hosting
October 14 – Mauricio Pochettino made a successful debut in charge of the United States as he led them to a 2-0 friendly win over Panama on Saturday.
Brazil cracks down on unlicensed bookmakers’ club sponsorships
October 14 – The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said it will enforce a ban on club sponsorship by bookmakers across all levels of Brazilian football starting last Friday (11 October).
Nottingham Forest fined £750k for social media post that was an ‘unparalled’ attack on integrity of match offical
October 14 – Nottingham Forest have been fined £750,000 by the Football Association for an “attack on the integrity of a match official on an unparalleled scale” following a social media post last season.
Barca lose CAS appeal over Malcolm bonus payments claim against Zenit St Petersburg
October 14 – Barcelona’s hopes of securing €490,000 from Zenit St Petersburg have taken a hit after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed their appeal in a contract dispute over the transfer of Brazilian winger Malcom who moved to the Russian club in 2019.
Sergio Aguero sues Barca for £3m of unpaid 2021 contract
October 14 – Argentinian and former Manchester City icon, Sergio Agüero has filed a lawsuit against his last club FC Barcelona for almost £3 million over money owed as part of his 2021 contract termination.
Sport trafficking to be focus of Mission 89 session at 79th UN General Assembly
October 14 – The trafficking of young athletes is one of the dark areas of sport with many governing and governments barely recognising the problem.
Brazil top men’s and women’s Futsal rankings as FIFA focuses spotlight on short form game
October 14 – The second edition of FIFA’s Futsal World Ranking see Brazil top both the men’s and women’s sections, increasing their dominance of the men’s ranking following their World Cup win in Uzbekistan last month.
FFK complains to UEFA of anti-Kosovan chants as Nations League games
October 14 – The Football Federation of Kosovo is preparing an official complaint to UEFA following incidents during the Serbia-Switzerland and Czech Republic-Albania Nations League matches.
City forced into backroom reshuffle as Begiristain says he is quitting at end of season
October 14 – In seismic news for the defending Premier League champions, Manchester City’s, director of football, Txiki Begiristain, has announced that he will be leaving the club at the end of the current season.
Exile over and rehab progressed, Juve return to warmer climes of ECA membership
October 11 – In a key development, Juventus have been readmitted to the European Club Association (ECA) after Italy’s most storied club failed in its bid to create a breakaway European Super League.
FIFA and Konami push the partnership button for two esports World Cups
October 11 – After a gap in which FIFA was left without a major partner in the esports arena following the licensing fallout with EA Sports over the EA Sports long-running FIFA series, the world governing body has agreed a collaboration with Konami Digital Entertainment Co.
Red Bull set to add 6th club stake to portfolio with Paris FC stake
October 11 – Armed with their new global head of soccer Jurgen Klopp, Red Bull are poised to add a sixth club to their growing football ownership portfolio as the Austrian energy drink giants eye a position in Ligue 2 club Paris FC.
Pogba could leave Juve on a free after he serves doping ban
October 11 – Despite having his four-year doping ban reduced to 18 months, Paul Pogba could become a free agent after reports that he was in talks with Juventus about terminating his contract so he can make a fresh start.
Day of blood-letting in Chicago as USSF axes staff ahead of move to Atlanta
October 11 – It was a heavy day in Chicago at US Soccer headquarters as up to 30 employees were laid off ahead of the federation’s move to new headquarters in Fayetteville, Georgia, slated for early 2026.
Saudi 2034 bid to tell their story manga-style
10 October 2024 – The Saudi Arabian bid team for the World Cup 2034 have made a point of expanding horizons and cultural connections. Their latest initiative takes them into world of comic books and a special edition manga, Japan’s iconic style of comic-book art.