LFP re-elects Vincent Labrune as president with huge majority
September 11 – French league (LFP) president Vincent Labrune has been re-elected for another four-year term with an overwhelming majority.
Player welfare and competitiveness topped women’s agenda at UEFA Football Board powow
September 11 – The UEFA Football Board has reiterated the need to improve competitiveness across domestic leagues, as well as increasing the number of female coaches and an emphasis on professionalising female refereeing.
‘On the cusp of something special’, Pochettino finally cemented into USMNT role to 2026
September 11 – The US men’s team have finally got their man after former Paris St Germain, Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino was hired to succeed Gregg Berhalter as head coach 21 months before the Americans jointly host the 2026 World Cup.
Stoichkov gives away CSKA Sofia shares as he takes Eastern European role with FIFA
September 11 – Bulgarian playing legend Hristo Stoichkov has donated his shares in CSKA Sofia to the club’s majority owner the ‘National Fund for Sport, Culture, Art and Science’ in order to prevent any accusations of a conflict of interest as begins a new job with FIFA.
Arsenal drive deeper into digital marketing with NTT Data deal
September 11 – Premier League side Arsenal have agreed a multi-year partnership with NTT Data which will see the company become the club’s first-ever Official Digital Transformation Partner.
LaLiga and brand Spain look to build Chinese presence with CMG broadcast deal
September 11 – LaLiga has returned to China Media Group (CMG) as its official broadcast partner in China.
Monaco complete forex deal with Ebury
September 11 – AS Monaco have signed a new partnership with Ebury, which will see the B2B foreign exchange solutions company become the club’s official Fintech partner.
China issues lifetime bans to 38 players and five club officials for match-fixing
September 10 – China’s purge of football-related corruption has reached unprecedented levels after the country banned 43 people for life over allegations of match-fixing, bribery and other forms of wrongdoing.
Valencia isolate Mir after arrest for alleged sexual assault
September 10 – Valencia have begun disciplinary proceedings against their forward Rafa Mir after the 27-year-old was arrested last week by the Spanish Guardia Civil police for alleged sexual assault.
Man Utd team up with council in plans for 100,000-capacity stadium and Trafford regeneration
September 10 – Manchester United have advanced their plans to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium by entering into a strategic partnership with local authorities aimed at maximising regeneration opportunities around Old Trafford.
De Bruyne furious with team as Belgium lose to France again
September 10 – Following his side’s 2-0 defeat against France, Belgian captain Kevin De Bruyne slammed his teammates for “unacceptable things”, deepening the crisis mood around the Red Devils.
Targeted police strike forces postponement of second Ajax match
September 10 – Ajax Amsterdam have had a second of Eredivisie match called off because of a police strike in the Netherlands.
US set to rubber stamp Pochettino as national team boss through 2026 World Cup
September 10 – After weeks of speculation Mauricio Pochettino’s appointment as the next manager of the United States men’s national team is on the verge of being confirmed according to multiple reports on both sides of the Atlantic.
Messi drops down the FC25 player ratings as Mbappe, Haaland and Rodri take top spots
September 10 – Game developers EA Sports have dropped a ratings bombshell ahead of flagship game FC25’s release later this month, as Lionel Messi is handed his lowest rating in 16 years.
Has AC Milan hit a home run with Yankees fashion partnership?
September 10 – Football and baseball are set to briefly unite as Serie A side AC Milan partner up with the MLB’s New York Yankees to collaborate on a limited-edition, co-branded fashion line.