FA Cup drama sees Spurs struggle past Tamworth and 10-man Man Utd out-gun Arsenal on penalties
January 13 – They came close to abject humiliation in what would have been one of the greatest FA Cup upsets of all time.
Barca hammer Real Madrid to win Spanish Super Cup in Saudi
January 13 – Not many neutrals saw this coming given the respective form of the two teams.
Turkish federation says foreign VAR officials will be drafted in for rest of SuperLig season
January 13 – The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has taken urgent measures following criticisms of refereeing in its Super League, with Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho having been in the vanguard of the fury.
Moyes returns to Goodison and Everton’s transition to Bramley-Moore dock
January 13 – Almost 12 years after departing the club, David Moyes will return to Everton and Goodison Park, taking over as manager from Sean Dyche.
Chilean women’s team agrees new working conditions ahead of Copa America
January 13 – On the road to equality, the Chilean women’s national team have signed an agreement with the country’s FA (ANFP) to improve their working conditions.
Serie A clubs keep faith in De Siervio’s commercial leadership
January 13 – Luigi De Siervo has been re-elected as chief executive of Serie A, securing strong backing from the league’s 20 clubs despite controversies surrounding recent media rights sales and the hosting of the Supercoppa Italiana in Saudi Arabia.
A new pathway to dream as MLS NEXT plans addition of another competition tier
January 13 – Four years ago, Major League Soccer (MLS) introduced MLS NEXT as a future pathway for youth soccer players in the United States. Beginning in September 2025, the programme is set to introduce a new competition tier with the aim to deepen its pool of talented players and coaches, while offering enhanced opportunities for growth and development.
Marta, 38, signs new two-year deal with Orlando Pride
January 13 – Women’s football icon Marta has signed a new two-year contract with National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) champions Orlando Pride, extending her illustrious club career.
The Barca/Miami roadshow head deep into the Americas with pre-season schedule
January 13 – Inter Miami who caused a rumpus last year during pre-season when Lionel Messi was a no-show in Hong Kong, are on the road again playing games in North, Central, and South America.
Sportradar reports 17% decline in match-fixing in 2024
January 10 – Match-fixing has reversed several years of growth and is now on the decline, according to the 2024 Sportradar annual integrity report report.
Women’s Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers set to kick off with 9 spots at China 2025 final up for grabs
January 10 – The qualification tournaments for the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup China 2025 kicks off this Saturday, with 18 nations competing for nine slots.
National Assembly to provide reasons for exclusion of Botev Plovdiv’s Russian owner from Bulgaria
January 10 – Bulgaria’s National Assembly is to debate the case of Botev Plovdiv’s Russian owner Anton Zingarevich, who has been banned from entering the country.
Concacaf launches tender for betting sponsor
January 10 – Betting in football is a fact of life and the cost of doing business. In the club game, sponsorship is attached to almost anything that is within eyesight, however, the international game has been relatively immune until recently when both FIFA and UEFA agreed spnosrships with Betano and Bet365.
Women’s Championship clubs in England to trial drinking alcohol in the stands
January 10 – Drinking alcohol in the stands of English football grounds and stadium areas with views of the pitch was banned in 1985, however, four championship clubs from the women’s game will now take part in a new pilot program to allow fans to drink alcohol in the stands.
Report highlights growing gap between developing pro leagues in the women’s game
January 10 – The global growth of women’s football continues to gather momentum, with expanded competitions, improved player conditions, and heightened international recognition all serving as cornerstones of the sport’s development. However, a newly published report by Fifpro and Football Benchmark reveals critical challenges that could hinder sustainable growth, highlighting stark disparities in competition access and player workload.