CAF posts $9.48million net profit following successful 2023/24
October 7 – The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced a long-awaited return to profitability, posting a net gain of $9.48million for the 2023/24 financial year.
World Football
David Kogan named a chair of UK’s Independent Football Regulator
October 7 – The UK government has appointed David Hogan as the first chair of English football’s new independent regulator.
FSS cancels public ticket sale for Serbia-Albania meeting in Leskovac
October 7 – The Football Association of Serbia (FSS) has announced that no tickets will be available for public sale for the upcoming football match between Serbia and Albania on October 11 at the Dubočica Stadium in Leskovac.
UEFA rubberstamps LaLiga and Serie A playing overseas, but says it takes fans’ side
October 7 – UEFA has begrudgingly given LaLiga and Serie A the greenlight to play two regular season games in the USA and Australia. UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin said its decision was “regrettable”, “exceptional” and should “not be seen as setting a precedent”.
Liga Portugal settles into new HQ and forecast record revenues for 2025-26 season
October 4 – Liga Portugal has approved its accounts for the 2024-25 season reporting an operating profit of €230,000, and agreeing a budget for the 2025-26 which, if met, will record record revenues.
Brazil take their World Cup 2026 preparation on the road
October 6 – In the build-up to the 2026 World Cup, Brazil have confirmed two friendlies against Senegal and Tunisia in November.
Juve bans three Parma fans for abuse of McKennie. Parma condemn abuse but not fans
October 5 – Serie A club Juventus announced Friday that three Parma supporters have been banned from the Allianz Stadium after directing racist abuse at Weston McKennie during the club’s opening match of the Serie A season.
Fan fury and board frustration ends Martin’s Rangers tenure
October 6 – Rangers are searching for their fourth manager of 2025 after dismissing Russell Martin just 17 games into his tenure, following a string of poor results that have left the club 11 points adrift from the top of the Scottish Premiership.
San Diego FC sets MLS newcomer records across the board
October 6 – Five years ago, San Diego football fans had to look south of the border to Mexico for football opportunities, however, San Diego FC’s debut season has stunningly changed that narrative.
Former Portsmouth, Leicester and Sheffield Wednesday owner Milan Mandaric dies, aged 87
October 6 – Milan Mandaric, the businessman whose drive and affection for the game reshaped clubs on both sides of the Atlantic, has died aged 87 after a short illness.
Bulgaria’s fast growing FC Fratria plans relocation to a new city and a stadium rebuild
October 6 – Bulgarian second-division club FC Fratria has announced that it has signed a 30-year lease agreement for the use of the Dimitar Vatev Stadium (pictured) in the town of Beloslav, located 20 km from Varna, its current home.
Nashville win battle of the newbies and first major trophy with Open Cup triumph over Austin
October 3 – Nashville SC engraved their name in US Open Cup history on Wednesday night, defeating Austin FC 2-1 at Q2 Stadium to claim the club’s first major trophy since joining Major League Soccer (MLS) just four years ago.
Conmebol launches tender for 2027-30 media and sponsorship rights cycle
October 3 – The South American Confederation, Conmebol, has launched the bidding process for media and sponsorship rights to its flagship club competitions, covering the 2027–2030 cycle.
UEFA kicks off first Women’s Champions League fantasy football league
October 3 – The UEFA Women’s Champions League kicks off next week and with it the first-ever Women’s Champions League Fantasy Football game.
Serbian FA invests in equipment to improves club pitches nationwide
October 3 – The Serbian FA (FSS) is progressing on its promise to improve infrastructure at stadiums across the country with the distribution of pitch maintenance machinery to football clubs throughout the country. A handover and a training session with the new equipment took place at the FSS Sports Centre in Stara Pazova.