Nations gather in New Zealand for Women’s World Cup 2023 draw
October 21 – On Saturday, 29 finalists as well as three playoff teams will learn their fate in the draw for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
Aston Villa fire Gerrard after Fulham loss
October 21 – I’m a fighter, not a quitter. The words not only of former British prime minister Liz Truss before she was forced to resign but also, 24 hours later, of Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard just before being sacked following a terrible start to the Premier League season.
10-year ban for FA Cup spot fixer Kynan Isaac
October 21 – A former Reading academy player Kynan Isaac has been handed a ten-year ban for spot fixing in the FA Cup.
Real Madrid recruit young while Chelsea prefer maturity
October 21 – Youth or experience? Real Madrid on average recruit the youngest players out of the Big 5 European leagues at 22.87 years of age.
Carlsberg takes ownership of CPL and Canada Soccer beer sponsorships
October 21 – Carlsberg has become the Official Beer and Non-Alcoholic Beer of Canada Soccer and the Canadian Premier League in a multi-year deal.
European Super League back in play with new CEO and a fresh assault on UEFA
By Andrew Warshaw
October 20 – Those backing the seemingly doomed European Super League have hired a new CEO in the clearest move yet that the much-maligned project will press ahead regardless of the forthcoming European Court of Justice ruling.
CAF unveils prize money for Women’s Champions League
October 20 – The winners of the 2022 African Women’s Champions League will receive $400,000 in prize money, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed.
Swiss prosecutors, still seeking blood, appeal acquittals of Blatter and Platini
October 20 – In a seemingly never-ending saga, Swiss federal prosecutors have filed an appeal to overturn last summer’s acquittals of former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and his UEFA counterpart Michel Platini on corruption charges.
Ronaldo walk out leaves Ten Hag with a problem to ‘deal with’
October 20 – Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he will “deal with” Cristiano Ronaldo after the five-time Ballon d’Or winner left the pitch without permission after being left out of their 2-0 win over Tottenham on Wednesday.
Lothar Matthaeus hands swapped Maradona 1986 World Cup final shirt to AFA
October 20 – The shirt worn by the late Diego Maradona 36 years after he helped Argentina beat Germany to lift the 1986 World Cup in Mexico City has returned to his homeland.
Sportsdigital expands AFC broadcast deal to cover 2023 Asian Cup in Qatar
October 20 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have expanded their media partnership with Sportsdigital to cover the 2023 Asian Cup in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Flamengo beat Corinthians on penalties to win Copa do Brazil
October 20 – After a tense 120 minutes, Flamengo rallied to win the Copa do Brazil on penalties against Corinthians, just nine days out from the all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final with Atletico Paraneanse.
UEFA appoints 2024 Hospitality Experience as Official Hospitality Provider for Euros
October 20 – UEFA has appointed 2024 Hospitality Experience AG, a joint venture between Sportfive and Fortius, as the global exclusive Official Hospitality Provider for UEFA EURO 2024.
Inter Milan agree one season store deal on eBay platform
October 19 – eBay has become the Official Marketplace of Inter Milan in a one-season deal for the 2022/23 season.
US Soccer joins growing group of FAs calling for remediation fund for Qatar’s migrant workers
October 19 – US Soccer has become the latest football federation to support a compensation fund for migrant workers in Qatar.