Soccerex announces Rio de Janeiro event for March 25-26
January 10 – International tradeshow Soccerex has added a new date and city to its calendar with the announcement of an event in March 2024 in Rio de Janeiro.
News
Russian rehab still stayed but Dyukov holds UEFA exco seat as they focus on getting friendly
January 9 – Russia’s national teams may still be banned from official competition because of the war in Ukraine but the country retains its place at UEFA’s top table.
World mourns death of Franz Beckenbauer, 78, one of football’s classiest acts
By Andrew Warshaw
January 9 – Tributes are pouring in from across the globe in memory of Germany’s greatest footballing icon, Franz Beckenbauer, one of only three men to lift the World Cup both as a player and manager and known in his playing days as Der Kaiser (‘the Emperor’).
FIFA confirms Brazil will escape sanction after return of Ednaldo to CBF presidency
January 9 – FIFA will not sanction Brazil for political interference in the running of the federation after the return last week of Ednaldo Rodrigues to the CBF presidency, FIFA’s director of legal affairs Emilio Garcia has said.
Spanish Super Cup set for Real-Atletico opener in Saudi
January 9 – Saudi Arabia is gearing up to host the Spanish Super Cup for the fourth time in five years.
Dortmund chief Aki Watzke to hang up his jacket
January 9 – Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim ‘Aki’ Watzke is stepping down in 2025 when his contract ends.
FA Cup draw pitches Man City vs Spurs, giant killers Maidstone drawn away to Ipswich
January 9 – FA Cup holders Manchester City have been drawn against Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur for the upcoming fourth round of the tournament.
Corinthians signs record £59.8m shirt sponsorship with VaideBet
January 9 – Brazilian giants Corinthians have signed a record R$370m (£59.8 million) shirt sponsorship deal with VaideBet.
CAF relief as Sky agrees last minute broadcast deal for AFCON
January 9 – With just five days to go before the kick off the African Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast, the UK’s Sky Sports have signed a broadcast agreement.
Big pitches: MetLife and AT&T stadiums toe-to-toe in bid for FIFA’s 2026 final favour
January 8 – The battle for the hosting of the 2026 World Cup final is ongoing with the two favourites – the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas – both seemingly committing to multi-million dollar projects to woo FIFA’s decision makers.
Brazil mourns passing of one of football’s greatest, Mario Zagallo, 92
January 7 – A four-time world champion and the first person to win the World Cup as both a player and a coach, Mario Zagallo has died at the age of 92.
FA Cup fever grips Reynolds and McElhenney as Wrexham beat Shrewsbury
January 8 – Three years into their ownership of Wrexham that earned the Welsh club global recognition, Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are continuing their love affair with the club – and appear gripped by FA Cup fever.
FA Cup delivers big game kills in the land of the giants
January 8 – Maidstone United from the sixth tier of English football, have progressed to the fourth round of the FA Cup after a giant killing 1-0 win over high-flying League One side Stevenage thanks to a first-half penalty converted by Sam Corne.
Transfer talk: Mbappe set for Spain, Henderson wants home, Kalvin Phillips set for Toon?
January 8 – The Kylian Mbappe saga has taken another turn as the Frenchman appears to have agreed a deal to join Real Madrid at the end of his contract, although the club are reportedly offering less money than their 2022 offer.
Dorival set for for Brazil job after returning Rodriguez dumps Diniz
January 8 – No Carlo Ancelotti and now no more Fernando Diniz. Brazil and their returning president Ednaldo Rodrigues have dismissed their interim manager after a run of poor results.