English FA launches strategy to expand on growth of women’s to 2028
November 1 – The English FA has launched a new four-year strategy, Reaching Higher, aimed at building on the rapid growth of women’s and girls’ football.
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Ipswich plan for stadium expansion with proposed land acquisition
November 1 – Premier League Ipswich Town have reached an “in-principle agreement” with Ipswich Borough Council to buy land behind their 29,673-capacity Portman Road stadium, with a portion of the Portman Road car park potentially earmarked for stadium development.
Bursapor agree stadium naming rights deal with Matli as they begin march back to the SuperLig
November 1 – Turkey’s Bursaspor have signed a stadium naming rights deal with Matlı Holding worth 40 million Turkish liras (€1 million). The one and a half year deal will see the name of Bursaspor’s stadium is changed to Atatürk Sports Complex Matlı Stadium.
FA Cup kicks off first round with Wimbledon and MK Dons grudge match
November 1 – Relocating a club from one city to another may not be that big a deal in the United States, where it is known as a franchise, but in the traditional world of English football it is considered anathema to fans.
Valencia mourn lost player and turn Mestalla into a food bank to support flood victims
November 1 – Valencia have paid tribute to one of their former players Jose Castillejo who was killed at the age of just 28 as a result of the city being hit by the current floods.
Amorim says wait for tonight for detail on expected Man Utd move
November 1 – Manchester United manager target Ruben Amorim says there will be clarification over his expected move following Sporting’s league game against Estrela tonight.
FIFA leans on reluctant Adidas and Coca-Cola to pay more for unloved Club World Cup
November 1 – FIFA and the World Club Cup is a tournament that is increasingly giving the world governing bodies partners cause for concern, with the latest dispute concerning two of its most steadfast collaborators, Adidas and Coca-Cola.
Floods wash out football in Valencia region as Spain begins process of mourning and repair
November 1 – The torrential rains in Spain that have resulted in tragic deaths, and indescribable destruction have put a halt to Spanish football in the Valencia region. In the space of eight hours, a year’s worth of rain fell creating unexpected flash flooding events.
Leeds earn their stripes for Adidas extension as they push for Premier League return
November 1 – Adidas, one of the world’s leading sports brands, and Championship club, Leeds United, have officially announced an extension of their partnership first signed for the 2020/21 season.
Anderlecht cut Danish management ties, bringing in controversial Oliver Renard
November 1 – In the latest personnel shuffle at Anderlecht, Oliver Renard, a suspect in operation ‘Proper Hands’, has replaced Jesper Fredberg as sporting director, bringing to an end the strong Danish connection at the club.
UEFA launches ‘Unstoppable’ women’s strategy with €1bn budget
October 31 – UEFA has launched its latest women’s football strategy, ‘Unstoppable’, with a bold ambition and €1 billion budget to make football the most-played team sport among women and girls across Europe.
FairSquare report argues FIFA is not fit for purpose
October 31 – A new FairSquare report argues that FIFA is not fit to govern the global game and calls on the EU to reform the global governing body.
Textor to take Eagle Football public with £1.1bn float
October 31 – John Textor plans to take his Eagle Football group, a multiple club ownership holding company, public in the US with a $1.1 billion flotation in the first quarter of 2025 to recapitalise and service debt.
Women’s Super League agrees game-changing TV deal with Sky and BBC
October 31 – The Women’s Professional Leagues Limited (WPLL) has agreed what it says is “the most significant broadcast partnership ever for women’s football”, following a new rights agreement with Sky and BBC Sport in the UK and Ireland.
Copa Libertadores stays Brazilian with Botafogo beating Penarol to set up Atletico Mineiro final
October 31 – Once again, the Copa Libertadores final will be all-Brazilian after Botafogo survived a scare against Penarol to win 6-3 on aggregate in Montevideo and set up a showpiece match against Atletico Mineiro in the competition’s final in November.