Spanish women want to return focus to football
October 25 – Spain’s women players want to start concentrating on matters on the field rather than the kissgate scandal that marred their World Cup-winning celebrations.
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Fortuna Düsseldorf pilot first of its free ticket matches and deliver a 7–goal thriller
October 25 – Bundesliga club Fortuna Düsseldorf have trialled the first match of their ‘Fortuna for All’ campaign, marking the beginning of a groundbreaking new initiative where fans can attend matches free of charge.
Concacaf plots pathway for 2024 Champions Cup clubs
October 25 – With 21 of the 27 clubs already qualified, Concacaf have announced it will hold the draw for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup, the rebranded Champions League, on December 15.
Argentina push into Europe with Smartsoft ‘digital’ sponsorship
October 25 – The Argentina Football Association has signed an agreement with Smartsoft that will see the online gaming software provider become an official digital sponsor of the world champions.
Juve extend sponsorship with Ganten for further 5 years
October 25 – Juventus have extended their deal with Chinese water company Ganten until 2028 – a deal that will take their partnership to 11 years.
Bolivia fire Gustavo Costas in bid to keep 2026 qualifying alive
October 25 – Bolivia have dismissed their Argentinean coach Gustavo Costas (pictured) after a dramatic start to the World Cup qualifiers.
Bill Kenwright, aged 78, takes his final bow from a life of theatre and Everton Football Club
October 25 – Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has died at the age of 78 following a battle with illness.
Greek chaos as Olympiakos-Panathinaikos flares up forcing match to be abandoned
October 24 – Greek football has been plunged into yet more disgrace as officials decide if and when to replay the so-called ‘derby of the eternal enemies’ between Olympiakos and Panathinaikos which had to be abandoned at the weekend after a player was hit by a firework.
UEFA shifts Israel’s Euro qualifiers to outside November international window
October 24 – Israel’s men and women national teams have had their fixtures rearranged, with clubs expected to release players outside the international window.
Freefalling Ajax part company with Maurice Steijn
October 24 – Dutch record champions Ajax Amsterdam have parted ways with manager Maurice Steijn following a woeful start to the new season. Steijn acknowledged the decision was in everyone’s best interests.
No Europe, no Kane, is Big Ange putting Spurs on a trophy winning track?
By Andrew Warshaw
October 24 – They finished last season in eighth position and out of all the European places, then only a few weeks ago sold their revered talisman Harry Kane.
Serie A agrees cut in DAZN/Sky domestic TV deal to €4.5bn
October 23 – DAZN and Sky have renewed their Serie A broadcast deals for the next five seasons in a deal worth at least €4.5 billion.
Andonovski returns to management and Kansas with KC Current
October 24 – NWSL side Kansas City Current have unveiled former US women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski as their new head coach and sporting director. He replaces outgoing interim manager Caroline Sjoblom.
CSKA Sofia stadium rebuild on hold after public complaint
October 24 – Bulgaria’s CSKA Sofia has announced that the long-awaited reconstruction of the Bulgarian Army stadium has been postponed indefinitely.
England mourns death of Sir Bobby Charlton, aged 86
October 23 – Tributes are pouring in from all quarters following the death of Sir Bobby Charlton, arguably the greatest English footballer of all time.