January 28 – Seven supporters of the Greek club PAOK have lost their lives in a devastating traffic accident on a Romanian highway near Timișoara. The vehicle, which was carrying 10 passengers, had departed from Greece and was travelling to France, where the fans were planning to attend Thursday’s Europa League match between PAOK and Lyon.
January 28 – The United Soccer League (USL) has formally announced USL Premier as the name of its new Division One men’s league, unveiling a restructured men’s pathway that could have challenging implications for their competitors, Major League Soccer and the broader U.S. soccer landscape.
January 28 – With FIFA’s inaugural Women’s Club World Cup set to kick-off in London tonight, one of the world governing bodies stakeholders, the Women’s Leagues Forum (WLF), completed three days of meetings in the city.
January 28 – Canadian Soccer Business has rolled out updated brand identities for the Canadian Premier League and Premier Soccer Leagues Canada, as part of a broader effort to tighten alignment across Canada’s domestic football structure with the World Cup looming.
January 27 – Bayern Munich have opened talks with Harry Kane over a possible contract extension, as the Bundesliga champions move early to secure the long-term future of one of the most prolific strikers in Europe.
Kane, 32, joined Bayern from Tottenham in August 2023 on a four-year deal worth an initial €100 million, but his impact in Germany has already prompted discussions about what comes next. Sporting director Max Eberl confirmed negotiations are under way,
January 27 – Repeatedly heading a football was “likely” to have contributed to the brain disease that played a role in the death of former Scotland, Leeds United and Manchester United defender Gordon McQueen, an inquest has concluded.
January 27 – Barcelona fans, press and VIPs were soaked on Sunday in a downpour that their unfinished Camp Nou stadium’s roof could not prevent.
January 27 – The 18 clubs in the German Bundesliga generated more than €5 billion in revenue for the first time last season, an official report revealed on Monday.
January 26 – Somali women’s national football team are set to make their international debut, marking a significant milestone in Somalia’s footballing history where the women’s game has been suppressed by religious beliefs.
January 26 – Mali’s Mamoutou Touré has resigned as president of Femafoot, arguing that he always acted in ‘the best interests’ of the country’s game.
January 26 – FC Porto have further extended their footprint in Africa, announcing the launch of a new academy project in Mozambique as part of a broader strategy that blends talent development with long-term brand positioning.
January 26 – The Bulgarian Council of Ministers has allocated €1,872,862.16 for the renovation of the Vasil Levski National Stadium, the country’s largest football venue.
January 26 – Trials allowing supporters to drink alcohol in the stands at Women’s Super League matches have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, prompting renewed debate over why such policies remain controversial in English football when they are routine across much of British sport. The sight of a beer snake at cricket matches being one of the traditions of the summer.
January 23 – Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has defended his side’s walk off the pitch during the Africa Cup of Nations final, saying it was an emotional response taken in the chaos of a moment.
January 23 – Major League Soccer (MLS) has fixed one of its most persistent self-inflicted problems. For 2026, the league will extend its summer transfer window, with the deadline moving to September 2.