EFL offers new cycle of overseas broadcast rights as EPL partnership discussion on-going
October 3 – The English Football League (EFL) is tendering international broadcast rights to its three division (72 teams) for the 2024 to 2028 period.
Soccer Manager 2024 tops 2m sign ups on opening weekend launch
October 3 – Football management simulation game, Soccer Manager 2024, produced for Android and iOS, has scored more than 2 million players in its opening weekend, according to developers Invincibles Studio.
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.
AC Milan builds on its fan engagement partnership with Snaifun
October 3 – Game app SNAIFUN, which runs news, quizzes and prediction content within a rewards mechanism, has become a premium partner of AC Milan.
Qataris build on 2022 legacy with Football for Schools seminar
October 3 – With the support of FIFA, the Football for Schools project has concluded in Qatar, with a seminar programme focussed on women in the sport.
Mollahasan announces Efbet renewal for Arda, then resigns
October 3 – Bulgaria’s Arda Kardzhali has renewed its sponsorship contract with the Bulgarian bookmaker efbet. The new contract is for five years but no value for the sponsorship has been announced.
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.
Liverpool fury over VAR mistake that cost them crucial Premier League points at Spurs
October 2 – The referees’ governing body in English professional football has admitted a “significant human error” after Luis Diaz had a goal ruled offside in Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday.
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.
Real Madrid top ranking of best paid players, Bayern and PSG follow
October 2 – Real Madrid have been revealed as the team with the highest wage bill in world football, sat at a staggering €11.5 million annual salary average, according to data supplied by Capology.
North Korean return to world football sours after players chase referee after Japan loss
October 2 – Rarely courting publicity in the international arena, North Korea’s footballers have been thrust into the spotlight for manhandling the referee after crashing out of the Asian Games with a 2-1 quarterfinal defeat to Japan.
Spurs condemn torrent of racist abuse targeted at Udogie after Liverpool game
October 2 – Tottenham Hotspur have condemned racist abuse directed at fullback Destiny Udogie on social media following Saturday’s 2-1 home win against Liverpool.
Pakistan turn to Constantine to prepare for World Cup qualifier against Cambodia
October 2 – Pakistan have turned to globetrotting coach Stephen Constantine to help the team win their first-ever World Cup qualifier.