China corruption crackdown accelerates with arrest warrant for top sports official
October 11 – China has ordered the arrest of a former top sports official as Beijing maintains a crackdown on corruption.
Author: Paul Nicholson
VW drives capacity-building programme focussed on women’s game with Qatar Foundation
October 11 – The Qatar Foundation and Volkswagen Middle East have agreed a partnership with the aim of supporting capacity-building programmes, specifically for women and girls in football around the region.
Tite returns to Brazilian club scene, tasked with returning Flamengo to big trophy wins
October 11 – Returning to management after exiting the 2022 World Cup with Brazil in the last eight, Tite has succeeded Jorge Sampaoli as manager of Brazilian giants Flamengo with the task of winning silverware in 2024.
Arsenal book in Hotels.com for multi-year sponsorship
October 11 – Premier League joint-leaders Arsenal have agreed a multi-year sponsorship with hotels.com that will see the booking website become the club’s exclusive hotel partner.
UEFA rubber stamp UK and Ireland Euro 2028 hosting, but who will get automatic final slots?
October 10 – The UK and Ireland were today confirmed as joint hosts of Euro 2028 following a meeting of the UEFA Executive Committee amid considerable debate over how the qualification process will work.
Gaza conflict forces Palestine to pull out of Malaysian tournament
October 10 – Palestine has withdrawn from a friendly tournament in Malaysia because of the war between Israel and Hamas, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) said on Tuesday.
Qataris launch Asian Cup 2023 ticket sales
October 10 – Ticket sales for the Asian Cup in Qatar went on sale today with match tickets starting at 25QAR (€6.5).
Juve reports losses of €123m as debt hits €399.9m and share price plummets
October 10 – Financially beleaguered Juventus have reported a loss of €123.7 million for the year ending 30 June 2023, an improvement of more than 50% on the previous year but still a huge deficit that has helped push net financial debt to €399.9 million.
Premier League attendances: 99% club growing
October 10 – Despite having the most empty seats of the Premier League campaign so far, match week 8 saw some of the best attendances of the season as four teams broke into the 99% club for stadium capacity.
Newcastle unveil ambition to boost St James Park capacity to 65,000
October 10 – Newcastle United’s owners have teased plans to expand St James Park to more than 65,000 seats in a development that would make it the second biggest stadium in the Premier League behind Manchester United’s Old Trafford.
Nike launch limited run of Earps shirt that sells out in hours
October 10 – Following months of anticipation and controversy, Nike has at long last unveiled a limited batch of highly sought-after Mary Earps England kits, causing a frenzy as they flew off the shelves within a matter of hours.
Puma keeps the ball rolling with CAF and 2023 AFCON
October 10 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Puma have signed an agreement that will see Puma serve as the technical partner of the Africa Cup of Nations, the governing body has announced.
Eden Hazard calls time on playing career
October 10 – Belgian star Eden Hazard, who won the Premier League twice during his time at Chelsea, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 32.
CSKA Sofia greenlighted to build new stadium
October 10 – Bulgaria’s CSKA Sofia has received the long-awaited local authority permits to begin construction of its new stadium. The new facility will be built on the site of the current Bulgarian Army stadium, which is located in one of the largest parks in the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia.
Rooney set for Birmingham City and a Premier League push
October 10 – After quitting Major League Soccer (MLS) club DC United, ex-England captain and Manchester United star Wayne Rooney is reportedly finalising terms to become the manager of English Championship club Birmingham City.