January 15 – West Ham United, in collaboration with their Official Accounting Software Partner, Intuit QuickBooks, has launched a new campaign aimed at supporting local businesses and helping them prepare for the upcoming self-assessment tax deadline on January 31.
January 15 – One of the most decorated Cypriot football clubs, Omonia Nicosia, has sent an official request to the Cyprus Football Federation (CFA) to have all of the team’s matches officiated by foreign referees until the end of the season.
January 15 – The European Club Association has hired football media and communications specialist Nick Noble as its new chief communications and marketing officer.
January 14 – In a landmark ruling, a German court has established that football can be billed for the costs of policing during high-risk matches.
January 14 – After one of the most thrilling Supercopa Finals in the history of the competition, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) plans to extend the contract with Saudi Arabia for another five years so that the Super Cup will be held in this country until 2034.
January 14 – If the scales of power tip anymore in the favour of Wrexham FC, they’ll soon find themselves champions of Europe as well as Hollywood after plans have been revealed for a revamped Welsh League Cup that could hand power couple, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, a way into Europe pending approval from the English Football Association.
January 14 – Betting operator Esportes da Sorte will be allowed to maintain their presence in Brazil following a federal court injunction.
January 14 – All 20 Premier League clubs have been deemed financially compliant with the league’s profit and sustainability (PSR) regulations for the 2023-24 season, meaning no charges have been issued for breaches of financial rules across the top flight.
January 14 – Despite winning the Supercopa in Saudi Arabia beating their El Classico rivals, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona still have more than their fair share of backroom drama. A key Barca management figure, vice president Juli Guiu has resigned, effective immediately.
January 14 – Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise the Philadelphia Union has been slapped with a temporary transfer ban by FIFA.
January 14 – Arsenal are investigating social media posts sent to Kai Havertz’s wife after the club’s third-round exit to Manchester City in the FA Cup including threats to the couple’s unborn child.
January 14 – Brazilian giants Botafogo have announced a landmark partnership with online sports betting brand VBET as their new main shirt sponsor in a three-year agreement.
January 1 – The German Football Association (DFB) has unveiled a new multi-year partnership with Scandinavian clothing brand Marc O’Polo, naming it the official fashion partner for its men’s and women’s senior and under-21 national teams.
January 14 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has launched a programme to accelerate the empowerment of women and increase gender equity and inclsuivity throughout the game in Asia.
