Botafogo fire Bruno Lage as pursuit of Serie A title stutters
October 4 – Brazilian league leaders Botafogo have dismissed manager Bruno Lage following a series of disappointing results and his sidelining of star striker Tiquinho Soares.
World Football
Nilsson and Møller under domestic pressure for voting for Russian return to UEFA competition
October 3 – Swedish UEFA vice-president Karl-Erik Nilsson and Danish executive committee member Jesper Møller are under pressure at home after the former backed the European governing body’s decision to allow the readmission of Russia’s under-17s teams to competitions, while the latter keeps shrouding the way he voted in mystery.
UEFA releases 1.2m tickets for first Euro 2024 sales window
October 3 – UEFA has launched ticket sales for next year’s European championship in Germany with ticket prices ranging from €30 in the group stages to €2,000 for the final.
UEFA releases minimum standards expectations for women’s national teams
October 3 – UEFA has revealed more details of their first-ever minimum standards framework for women’s national teams following consultations with stakeholders, including coaches and FIFPRO.
Man City mourn passing of playing legend and former chairman Franny Lee, aged 79
October 3 – Former Manchester City and England striker Francis Lee has died aged 79, after a battle with cancer.
Africa’s big new club league will offer just $14.4m in prize money
October 2 – CAF has announced that the winners of the African Football League will receive $4 million in prize money, a paltry fee after the promised riches attached to a Super League on the continent.
New San Diego MLS franchises unveils plan for training complex and residential youth academy
October 2 – Newly awarded San Diego MLS franchise has announced plans to build a training ground and residential youth academy in El Cajon, California, on Sycuan tribal land.
Turkish chaos as Vanspor boss and armed bodyguards storm opposition dressing room
October 2 – A dangerous dressing room incursion marred the Turkish Second League (third tier) match between Vanspor and Zonguldak Kömürspor. Vanspor, who are league leaders, won in dramatic fashion 1-0 with a goal in extra time.
Mexico to host 2024 U17 Concacaf Women’s Championship in Toluca
October 2 – Concacaf has named Mexico as host for the 2024 Concacaf Women’s U-17 Championship which will be played at the Mexican Football Federation headquarters, in Toluca.
Top draw Messi leads the MLS in shirt sales
October 2 – The impact of Inter Miami star Lionel Messi on the US market has been emphasised by figures on jersey sales, showing him top of the shirt-selling charts just three months on from his debut at the MLS clubs.
Aussies and Kiwis to play Ashes match in London
October 2 – Brentford’s G-Tech Community Stadium will host a historic reignition of football rivalry between New Zealand and Australia later this month, as the ‘soccer ashes’ returns after a 69-year hiatus.
Rangers hope management change will stop the rot
October 2 – A third defeat in seven Scottish Premiership games led to Rangers firing manager Michael Beale on Sunday after less than a year in the hot seat and putting club favourite Steven Davis in interim charge.
Support grows to 6 nations, as Ukraine writes to all UEFA members to boycott Russian teams
September 29 – The Ukrainian FA has written to all European associations asking them not to play against Russia following UEFA’s controversial decision to re-admit Russian under-17 teams into its international competitions.
Police raid RFEF offices as probe deepens into Barca’s alleged attempts to influence refs
September 29 – Police have raided the offices of the Spanish FA (RFEF) as part of an investigation into Barcelona’s involvement in an ongoing refereeing scandal.
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.