Stott Capital takes ownership of Hungarian side Debreceni VSC
January 8 – Debreceni VSC’s change of ownership is official, confirming months of speculation around the club’s future direction.
Author: Andy Elliott
FIFA set to use AI technology to improve semi-automatic offside experience
January 8 – FIFA is marching towards a fully technologised game and took another decisive step this week, with confirmation that every player at this summer’s World Cup will be represented by a physically accurate “AI avatar” to help make offside decisions.
FIFA partners with Marriott Bonvoy as hotel partner for 2026 World Cup
January 8 – Marriott Bonvoy has been announced as the Official Hotel Supporter in North America of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the tournament comes to the region for the first time in more than three decades.
Mercedes-Benz deepens women’s game commitment with WSL Football deal
January 8 – One of the most recognisable brands in the automotive industry, Mercedes-Benz has become the latest global brand to deepen its commitment to women’s football, underlining just how powerful the commercial landscape around the women’s game is changing.
OFC confirms TVNZ+ broadcast deal ahead of inaugural Pro League season
January 8 – The Oceanic Football Confederation (OFC), ahead of the inaugural OFC Pro League campaign which gets underway on January 17 in Auckland, New Zealand, has entered an agreement with TVNZ+ to broadcast matches in the new competition.
Troyes chief executive Edwin Pindi cleared in Dunkerque investigation
January 6 – Edwin Pindi’s name can finally be separated from a case that has lingered in the background of his career for almost three years.
Azerbaijan government signs contract for new Imaret Stadium
January 6 – Work on a new stadium in Aghdam is set to get underway after Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Youth and Sports signed off on a major construction contract for the Imaret Stadium.
Waldemar Kita steps in to keep FC Nantes’ finances in check
January 6 – FC Nantes’ accounts for the 2024/25 financial year tell a familiar story in modern French football: structural imbalance, limited room for manoeuvre, and an owner once again required to step in to keep the numbers upright.
Boniek says Europe has suffered most from expanded World Cup
January 6 – Polish icon Zbigniew Boniek has never been one to soften his views for the sake of diplomacy, and his verdict on FIFA’s expanded World Cup is typically direct.
Newcastle contact police over Willock abuse
January 6 – Newcastle United have contacted the police after midfielder Joe Willock was subjected to racial abuse and threats on social media.
O’Neill back to save Celtic again after Nancy sacking
January 6 – Martin O’Neill is back at Celtic for the second time this season after the sacking of Wilfried Nancy, in a move he admits feels “a wee bit strange.”
Sportdigital to show Turkish Super Cup in Germany
January 6 – With Turks currently forming one of the largest minority ethnic groups in Germany, it comes as no surprise that Sportdigital has secured last-minute rights to the Turkish Super Cup.
TNT wins broadcast rights to Spain’s Supercopa through 2028
January 6 – TNT Sports has secured the exclusive UK and Ireland broadcast rights to Spain’s Supercopa through the 2026, 2027, and 2028 editions.
Rangers confirm Pipeline as back-of-shirt sponsor
January 6 – Rangers capped a fine weekend in which they beat Celtic in the ‘Old Firm’ derby by confirming Pipeline Energy Solutions as back-of-shirt lower sponsor for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.
Serie A scraps plans for AC Milan v Como in Perth
December 23 – Plans to stage a Serie A fixture in Australia have been shelved, with Italy’s top flight confirming that AC Milan’s scheduled match against Como will no longer be played in Perth following regulatory complications involving the Asian Football Confederation.