Technical issues scupper FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket sale launch
September 11 – The first phase ticket sale for FIFA’s 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico was marred by technical issues, leaving some fans frustrated.
Author: Andy Elliott
FIFPro reiterates calendar stance as player workload concerns grow
September 11 – Following the latest international window, world players’ union FIFPro has once again repeated its demand to establish a sustainable match calendar in a bid to address player workload issues.
Juventus inaugurate Hall of Fame with Platini, Baggio and Zidane inducted
September 11 – Serie A giants Juventus officially inaugurated their very own Hall of Fame this week at the Juventus Museum, giving La Vecchia Signora a permanent home.
Real Madrid sign up Melitta Group as official coffee sponsor
September 11 – Real Madrid fans need little extra stimulation when they get to watch their team play, but just in case, the La Liga giants have announced a five-year partnership with the Melitta Group, a German, family-owned coffee powerhouse, as their official coffee sponsor.
Fenerbahçe break ground on new football academy in Istanbul
September 11 – Turkish Super League side Fenerbahçe have broken ground on a major new project based in the Maltepe district of Istanbul, which will be the site of a brand-new football academy.
Barcelona renew and expand deal with Sebang
September 11 – La Liga Champions FC Barcelona have renewed their partnership with Sebang Global Battery, extending their deal until 2028. To the naked eye, it looks like another routine commercial announcement, but under the surface, the deal underlines Barça’s continued reliance on external partners to prop up a balance sheet still creaking under the weight of the Nou Camp redevelopment.
Ange Postecologou returns to Premier League at Nottingham Forest
September 9 – Former Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecologou has swiftly returned to an English Premier League (EPL) dugout after being named as Nuno Espirito Santo’s replacement at Nottingham Forest.
Salah joins Mbappe at top of EA rankings, Messi and Ronaldo absent
September 9 – EA Sports has placed Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah at the top of its player rankings in FC 26.
Brann hit with new UEFA sanction despite recent CAS ruling
September 9 – Norwegian side SK Brann have been hit with fresh UEFA sanctions just months after winning a landmark freedom of expression case at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Fulham extend Ebury deal
September 9 – Fulham have extended their partnership with fintech firm Ebury for another two seasons which will see the company remain the club’s Official FX Transfer Partner – a role it first took on in 2023 when the club became the firm’s first major Premier League sponsorship.
FIFA President Infantino assures Iran’s participation in 2026 World Cup
September 9 – FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reassured the Iranian national team that the world governing body will do everything to facilitate the country’s participation in the 2026 World Cup.
Spurs rebuff Staveley bid and insist they are not for sale
September 9 – Tottenham Hotspur is not for sale, its owners ENIC Sports & Developments Holdings Ltd have claimed.
Hjulmand takes Bayer Leverkusen reins following Ten Hag removal
September 9 – Former Denmark national team manager Kasper Hjulmand will succeed Erik Ten Hag as head coach of German Bundesliga side Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Álvarez handed ten-month doping ban despite hair-loss explanation
September 9 – Athletic Club’s Yeray Álvarez has been handed a 10-month ban by UEFA for taking a banned substance found in a medicine used to prevent hair loss following his cancer treatment.
Emotional Alex Morgan sees Wave jersey retired
September 9 – Alex Morgan was only with the San Diego Wave for three years, but fans decked out in her No 13 jersey filled the Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday to see it retired.