Poland fire Santos after six games as Euro 2024 qualifying hits the rocks
September 14 – Fernando Santos has been sacked as Poland manager after six games and less than nine months in charge.
Meridienbet backs Eastern European growth with FK Sarajevo deal
September 14 – Online bookmaker Meridianbet has further expanded its eastern European presence becoming an official partner of FK Sarajevo who play in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Inter Milan add third Chinese academy after five-year gap
September 14 – Serie A front runners Inter are poised to further expand their academy network by opening a new academy centre in the city of Fuzhou, China, just weeks after introducing its Strikers academy in the US.
Romanian ultras’ anti-Kosovan banners force 40-minute break in Euro 2024 qualifier
September 13 – The European 2024 qualifier between Romania and Kosovo at the Arena Nationala in Bucharest on Tuesday night was interrupted for nearly 40 minutes because of political banners raised by Romanian ultras.
UEFA nods goodbye to Rubiales as Football Board focuses on women’s growth opportunities
September 13 – Twenty-four hours after Spanish FA boss Luis Rubiales finally fell on his sword over the ‘kissgate’ scandal, UEFA acknowledged the contribution made by its now former vice-president.
Afcon 2023 finals line-up complete as Cameroon and Namibia clinch last slots
September 13 – African powerhouse Cameroon completed the lineup of the Africa Cup of Nations, punching a ticket with a 3-0 win against Burundi. Namibia also confirmed their presence at next year’s finals to wrap up qualifying.
Pinto convicted of hacking and extortion attempt but escapes jail time
September 13 – Rui Pinto, the infamous Portuguese whistleblower whose string of incriminating revelations about dodgy dealings shook the footballing world, has avoided prison.
LFP targets €1bn+ from extended broadcast rights cycle
September 13 – The French Ligue Professionnel de Football (LFP) has opened bidding for the broadcast rights to its premier Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 competitions, covering the 2024-2029 period.
Greek FA responds to call for audit saying FIFA has already passed it financially fit for purpose
September 13 – The Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) has responded to calls from Greek Super League clubs for an independent financial audit saying it has received an excellent financial rating from FIFA .
Football Australia boss calls for bigger thinking in planning Olympic 2032 football stadia
September 13 – Football Australia CEO James Johnson (pictured) has told Australian Members of Parliament that they need to think bigger around their planning for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Football finals.
Euro 2024 ticket sales to start October 3 with first 1.2 million seats on-sale
September 12 –UEFA is opening its first EURO 2024 ticketing window on October 3, running through to October 26.
777 Partners close in on Everton deal as Moshiri runs for exit and questions asked of Wander
September 13 – Premier League Everton are close to finalising a sale to Miami-based investment firm 777 Partners for a sum understood to be about £100-150 million.
Rubiales due to testify in Spanish court on sexual assault charges on Friday
September 12 – Former Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales will testify on Friday at Spain’s National Court on charges of sexual assault and coercion after he resigned from his role at the weekend following his unsolicited kiss on Spain forward Jennifer Hermoso’s lips during the Women’s World Cup final trophy presentation.
EAFC24 downgrades Ronaldo rating but Messi stays the same. Putellas higher than both of them
September 12 – The latest EAFC24 rating leaks have revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo is set for his lowest rating since 2007 after his transfer to Al-Nassr in January.
Pogba suspended after failing drug test
September 12 – Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended from playing after a drugs test conducted by Italy’s anti-doping tribunal (Nado) found elevated levels of testosterone in his system.