USA women hold on to top FIFA ranking spot despite European defeats
October 14 – The USA have retained their place at the top of the FIFA rankings and ahead of the World Cup 2023 draw in Auckland, New Zealand, later this month.
Author: Paul Nicholson
Saudi Arabia launches its new, pro Women’s Premier League with First Division to follow
October 14 – The new Saudi Arabian Women’s Premier League kicked-off last night in Riyadh.
China, Spain and Japan set early pace at U-17 Women’s World Cup in India
By Samindra Kunti in Mumbai
October 14 – China and Spain took command of Group C at the U-17 Women’s World Cup after narrow opening-day wins against rivals Mexico and Colombia.
Pro-IRA-singing Irish women under UEFA investigation
October 14 – UEFA is investigating “potential inappropriate behaviour” by Republic of Ireland women’s players after they sang a pro-IRA chant following their World Cup play-off victory over Scotland.
Russia moves to integrate Crimean Premier League clubs despite UEFA’s cross-border ban
By Andrew Brown
October 13 – Russia is proceeding with its incorporation of the Crimean Football Union (CFU) and its eight Premier League clubs into Russia’s national football league, an action prohibited by UEFA.
Qatar 2022 chief tells England and Wales to focus on football, not politics
October 13 – World Cup boss Nasser Al Khater has said that England and Wales should focus on their teams’ preparations for the World Cup rather than demanding compensation for migrant workers or making political statements.
Irish women’s pro-IRA singing celebration lands them in hot water with UEFA
October 13 – The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and national team manager Vera Pauw have apologised for players singing a song with a pro-IRA chorus after they beat Scotland 1-0 and qualified for the women’s World Cup finals for the first time.
PSG deny reports that Mbappé is working towards an exit in January
October 13 – French super star Kylian Mbappé wants to leave Paris St. Germain in January despite having signed a new three-year deal last May, according to multiple reports.
Spurs searching for £22m+ stadium rights naming deal with Google
October 13 – English Premier League Tottenham Hotspur are reported to have held talks with Google about a potential sponsorship of their £1 billion state-of-the-art stadium.
Club Brugge break Champions League glass ceiling to progress to last 16; Liverpool thump Rangers
October 13 – On a dramatic night of Champions League action, Club Brugge became only the third Belgian club in the competition’s modern history to progress from the group stages after holding Atletico Madrid to a goalless draw.
FIFA taps into local talent to launch art project around World Cup Trophy tour
FIFA is collaborating with eight leading artists to showcase a new ‘Spotlight: Your Dreams’ campaign ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Why did Nottingham Forest sign 22 players?
October 13 – Nottingham Forest broke a 20-year record for the most signings by a British club in a single transfer window – a record previously jointly held by Dundee United and Livingston in Scotland.
FIFA World makes metaverse debut on Roblox platform in multi-year deal
October 12 – FIFA has opened the doors to it metaverse real estate with FIFA World debuting on the 50-million user Roblox platform.
Nordic countries submit 8-city bid for 2025 Women’s Euro hosting
October 12 – The Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden are to bid jointly for the 2025 Women’s European Championship – supported by the Faroe Islands and Iceland.
Conmebol pledge support for Infantino re-election to FIFA presidency
October 12 – In a boost to Gianni Infantino, South American governing body Conmebol has said they will back the FIFA president unanimously for re-election at next year’s FIFA Congress in Kigali.