777 Partners-owned Vasco de Gama issued with transfer ban after failure to pay for players
September 29 – Brazilian club Vasco de Gama has been hit by a FIFA transfer ban for being late in the payment of transfer fees to various clubs.
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Flamengo fire Sampaoli, Tite favourite to take on coaching of Brazil’s biggest club
September 29 – Rio club Flamengo have dismissed their manager Jorge Sampaoli after his side failed to win the Copa do Brasil at the weekend.
Spurs supporters’ trust group protest Socios deal saying it exposes fans to financial loss
September 29 – Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust (THST) have expressed deep concern over the London club’s multi-year partnership with Socios.com, the cryptocurrency-based providers of club fan tokens who have been widening their digital fan-based marketing and commercial solutions.
StarCasino Sport circumvents Italian betting rules to agree Serie B sponsorship
September 29 – The Italian rules around betting and gaming advertising and sponsorship in football – and enshrined in the country’s ‘Dignity Decree’ – are clearly flexible.
Club protests force sacking of Serbian referees boss
September 29 – The Football Federation of Serbia (FSS) has sacked Referee Commission chairman Dejan Filipović following protests by several clubs over referee appointments for Serbian Super Liga matches. In addition to Filipovic, two members of the commission were removed, their places filled by four new members.
Chelsea’s blues worsen as James charged for abuse of match official – he wasn’t even playing
September 29 – Chelsea defender Reece James has been charged by the English FA for an alleged altercation with a match official which is said to have occurred after the club’s 1-0 loss against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.
Morocco win 2025 AFCON hosting, joint Kenya-Tanzania-Uganda bid gets 2027
September 28 – Morocco will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the Confederation of African Football Confederation (CAF) confirmed on Wednesday. The East African triumvirate of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will stage the 2027 finals.
Ukraine calls for boycotts of U17 Euros after door opened for re-entry of Russian teams
September 28 – The anticipated backlash against UEFA’s decision to re-instate Russian under-17 teams into its international tournaments has started with Ukraine saying it will boycott any European youth competition that includes Russia and other countries lending their support.
Vilda added to Spanish investigators’ probe into sexual assault case
September 28 – Jorge Vilda, the former head coach of Spain’s World Cup-winning women’s team, is being investigated as part of the ongoing criminal case against Luis Rubiales.
MLS’s Seattle Sounders unveil new look as they approach 50th anniversary
September 28 – Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders have released the first images of the club’s new logo – the first branding change to the west coast side since 2008.
Everton time Christopher Ward deal for WSL season kick off
September 28 – Everton Women’s team has announced a partnership with British watch brand Christopher Ward that will see the latter become back-of-shirt sponsors for the Merseyside club ahead of the Barclays Women’s Super League opener on Sunday.
Player-down Fluminense battle to draw in Porto Alegre leg of Copa Libertadores semi
September 28 – Inspired by striker German Cano, Fluminense drew 2-2 in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores final semi-final to keep their chances of reaching the final alive.
Gattuso replaces Marcelino at Olympique Marseilles
September 28 – Olympique Marseille have appointed Gennaro Gattuso as their new head coach following the resignation of Marcelino.
Chile bans betting sponsorship, killing new naming rights deal for top leagues
September 27 – Chile is cracking down on the betting industry in-country. Earlier this month the Supreme Court of Justice declared betting illegal and blocked 23 online betting sites.
Turks fire Ataturk Stadium management after players turn green
September 28 – The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has terminated with immediate effect its contract with the management company of the national stadium, the Atatürk Olympic Stadium.