Liverpool and AC Milan kick off new format Champions League tonight
September 17 – AC Milan host Liverpool in the kick off the new season of the expanded Champions League format with 36 teams and two additional league-phase matches.
Cypriot government blames FA for Limassol violence, but FA says it wasn’t fans fighting each other
September 17 – The president of Cyprus has called out the national FA for shirking its responsibilities in helping to stamp out hooliganism and violence.
Dyson to focus AC Milan sponsorship on OnTrac headphones launch
September 17 – AC Milan have announced a new strategic collaboration with Dyson as the club gears up for a return to UEFA Champions League action tonight.
Hollywood Derby: Brady’s Birmingham beat Reynolds and McElhenney’s Wrexham
September 17 – An English tier-3 game dubbed the Hollywood derby went the way of Birmingham City on Monday when they beat Wrexham 3-1.
Liverpool’s Alisson adds tired voice to the too many matches debate
September 19 – On the eve of the new Champions League season and the rollout of a new competition format, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has questioned why players never get a say in calendar reform.
Anfield concerts boost local Liverpool economy by £31m
September 17 – Concerts held at Anfield over the past five years have contributed more than £31 million to the local economy and created thousands of jobs, according to a new report by Turley Economics.
Meridianbet back Serbia’s FC IMT in crucial deal for club’s development
September 17 – Serbia’s FC IMT has signed a shirt sponsorship with bookmaker Meridianbet.
UEFA gently warns UK government of crossing the line with its new football regulator
September 16 – England’s national and club sides could be removed from UEFA competitions if a new regulator for the domestic game is considered to be “government interference” in the sport according to a leaked letter.
South Korea’s Son Jun-ho says he was coerced into match-fixing confession by Chinese police
September 16 – South Korea’s Suwon FC are reported to have terminated international midfielder Son Jun-ho’s contract by mutual agreement after he was handed a lifetime ban by the Chinese Football Association (CFA) for his alleged involvement in match-fixing and bribery.
Secret hearing on Man City’s 115 alleged financial breaks opened today
September 16 – The biggest challenge to Manchester City’s Premier League dominance began today at the so-called football trial of the century into 115 alleged financial breaches.
Goldman Sachs leads €120m fundraising to reschedule Valencia debt and restart Nou Mestalla build
September 16 – LaLiga’s Valencia CF has called in investment bank Goldman Sachs to raise €120 million as the club looks to reschedule its debt and provide cash to complete its Nou Mestalla stadium, 15 years after construction was halted.
LaLiga sets Real Madrid salary cap €329m higher than Barca
September 16 – Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have received substantial increases in their LaLiga salary caps for the 2024-25 season that could take the brakes off Barca’s business in the upcoming transfer windows.
Adidas and UEFA keep the ball rolling for another 3-year cycle
September 16 – UEFA have renewed their partnership with Adidas which will see the German sports company continue to produce match balls for the UEFA Champions League until 2027.
Last minute cancelling of Limassol derby over safety fears prompts violent rioting; 3 police officers hospitalised
September 16 – Three police officers were seriously injured after riots ahead of the Limassol derby between Apollon and AEL in the third round of the Cypriot championship.
Uzbekistan open home-hosted Futsal World Cup with draw against Dutch
September 16 – Hosts Uzbekistan kicked off the 2024 Futsal World Cup with a 3-3 draw against the Netherlands in Tashkent.