Brazil lose fourth 2026 qualifier but hold on to qualification slot
September 11 – Brazil slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Paraguay in the World Cup qualifiers, but remain on course to reach the 2026 finals.
Asian Cup Champions Qatar and Australia stumble in first rounds of 2026 qualifying
August 11 – Reigning Asian Champions Qatar have had disastrous starts to their qualification campaigns for the 2026 World Cup, failing to win a game in either of the opening two rounds. They weren’t the only Asian power player to miss out on points, with Australia also failing to record a win.
Study finds sexist abuse at football matches is alive and kicking
September 11 – Nearly half of female football fans suffer sexist abuse at matches, but most fans have not reported it, a study by anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out has found.
Six to stand trial in France over Pogba extortion, including his brother
September 11 – French judges have ordered six men to stand trial in a kidnap and extortion case involving former French World Cup midfield star Paul Pogba, with his brother Mathias one of the accused.
LFP re-elects Vincent Labrune as president with huge majority
September 11 – French league (LFP) president Vincent Labrune has been re-elected for another four-year term with an overwhelming majority.
Player welfare and competitiveness topped women’s agenda at UEFA Football Board powow
September 11 – The UEFA Football Board has reiterated the need to improve competitiveness across domestic leagues, as well as increasing the number of female coaches and an emphasis on professionalising female refereeing.
‘On the cusp of something special’, Pochettino finally cemented into USMNT role to 2026
September 11 – The US men’s team have finally got their man after former Paris St Germain, Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino was hired to succeed Gregg Berhalter as head coach 21 months before the Americans jointly host the 2026 World Cup.
Stoichkov gives away CSKA Sofia shares as he takes Eastern European role with FIFA
September 11 – Bulgarian playing legend Hristo Stoichkov has donated his shares in CSKA Sofia to the club’s majority owner the ‘National Fund for Sport, Culture, Art and Science’ in order to prevent any accusations of a conflict of interest as begins a new job with FIFA.
Arsenal drive deeper into digital marketing with NTT Data deal
September 11 – Premier League side Arsenal have agreed a multi-year partnership with NTT Data which will see the company become the club’s first-ever Official Digital Transformation Partner.
LaLiga and brand Spain look to build Chinese presence with CMG broadcast deal
September 11 – LaLiga has returned to China Media Group (CMG) as its official broadcast partner in China.
Monaco complete forex deal with Ebury
September 11 – AS Monaco have signed a new partnership with Ebury, which will see the B2B foreign exchange solutions company become the club’s official Fintech partner.
China issues lifetime bans to 38 players and five club officials for match-fixing
September 10 – China’s purge of football-related corruption has reached unprecedented levels after the country banned 43 people for life over allegations of match-fixing, bribery and other forms of wrongdoing.
Valencia isolate Mir after arrest for alleged sexual assault
September 10 – Valencia have begun disciplinary proceedings against their forward Rafa Mir after the 27-year-old was arrested last week by the Spanish Guardia Civil police for alleged sexual assault.
Man Utd team up with council in plans for 100,000-capacity stadium and Trafford regeneration
September 10 – Manchester United have advanced their plans to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium by entering into a strategic partnership with local authorities aimed at maximising regeneration opportunities around Old Trafford.
De Bruyne furious with team as Belgium lose to France again
September 10 – Following his side’s 2-0 defeat against France, Belgian captain Kevin De Bruyne slammed his teammates for “unacceptable things”, deepening the crisis mood around the Red Devils.