Man City next up for FA Cup giant killers Plymouth
After their stunning upset of Premier League leaders Liverpool, Plymouth Argyle have been rewarded with yet another challenge: a fifth-round trip to seven-time champions Manchester City.
AIFF faces further legal issues following Bajaj complaint
February 11 – Delhi FC Director Ranjit Bajaj has launched a legal complaint against the All India Football Federation (AIFF) over the appointment of the organisation’s Secretary General Anilkumar Prabhakaran.
New UCL ball celebrates Munich as ‘gateway to the Alps’
February 11 – As the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds get underway, adidas has revealed the ‘Pro Ball Munich’ – the official match ball for the remainder of the competition, including the final in the Bavarian capital.
Durak resigns as Adana Demirspor chairman following team protest
February 11 – Just 24 hours after his team walked off the pitch in protest during their Turkish Süper Lig clash against Galatasaray, Adana Demirspor chairman Bedirhan Durak has announced his resignation.
OFC opens applications for ‘transformative’ Professional League ahead of 2026 launch
February 11 – The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has launched the club application process for the region’s new Professional League, which will debut in 2026 with the hope of professionalising the club game across the Pacific.
Clement will not resign as Rangers boss following shock Cup exit
February 11 – Philippe Clement has vowed not to resign as Rangers manager following one of the greatest upsets in the history of Scottish football.
CSKA Sofia land sponsorship with Bulgarian telecom giant
February 11 – Bulgaria’s CSKA Sofia have signed a new sponsorship agreement with the country’s largest telecom company, A1, with the company’s logo set to take its place on the back of the first team’s shirts.
LAFC part-owner Ruben Gnanalingam apologies for anti-Israel posts
February 11 – Major League Soccer (MLS) opens its 2025 season on February 22, however, LAFC have already hit the news in controversial fashion as part-owner, Ruben Gnanalingam, was forced to apologise for anti-Israel posts on social media.
Mapi León’s first touch goes too far in Barca-Espanyol derby
February 11 – Women’s football in Spain continues to be rocked by inappropriate behaviour on and off the pitch. During last Sunday’s Catalan derby between Espanyol and Barcelona, Spanish and Barca center back, Mapi León, was accused of touching Espanyol’s Daniela Caracas in the crotch area.
The incident happened in the 15th minute of the game during a set piece. Leon said something to Caracas while briefly touching her inappropriately.
Liverpool court convicts Essex copper of ‘tragedy chanting’ at Chelsea game
February 11 – ‘Tragedy Chanting’ has reared its ugly head again and following in the wake of Millwall fan’s offensive chants against Leeds last weekend, an Essex police officer has been sacked after admitting to ‘tragedy chanting’ at Liverpool fans last year.
OM become first Ligue1 club to launch amputee team
February 10 – Olympique de Marseille became the first Ligue 1 club to launch an amputee football team at their league ties against RC Strasbourg in January.
Turkish trauma as Adana walk off on 30 minutes after controversial penalty puts Galatasaray ahead
February 10 – Yet another scandal has rocked Turkish football with the match between Galatasaray and Adana Demirspor abandoned in the first half after the away team’s players were ordered to leave the pitch after a penalty decision was given against them.
Liga MX clubs given wake-up calls in first round of Concacaf Champions Cup
February 10 – Mexico’s Liga MX have dominated Concacaf’s club competitions for more than winning 18 of the last 20 Champions Cup titles – and they have let everyone know it. But the first round of the Champions Cup completed last week suggests that change is taking place.
After a tragic start, Somali FA welcomes 12 newly qualified female referees to the game
February 9 – In a country where it was shame and un-islamic behavior for women to participate in football, Somalia this weekend graduated a cohort 12 female referees.