Pakistan Football Federation elections set for further delay
February 6 – With world governing body FIFA struggling to implement constitutional reform, elections in Pakistani football may be put on hold yet again.
Player welfare and match calendar is focus of UEFA-Conmebol-Fifpro powwow
February 6 – UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin hosted a meeting with Conmebol and Fifpro representatives at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, yesterday (Wednesday) with player welfare being the focus of the discussion.
Brighton and Hove Albion top CIES spending list with €253m net spend
Brighton and Hove Albion have emerged as the biggest spenders in world football over the last two transfer windows, according to a new CIES Football Observatory study.
New report highlights football’s alarming carbon footprint
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February 6 – Football is the world’s most-watched sport, drawing over 220 million fans to stadiums annually and billions more to screens. With such vast influence, the game has the power to drive societal change – yet when it comes to climate action, the sport is failing to step up.
National League clubs to bid for extra promotion place to EFL
February 6 – English clubs just below the four main professional divisions have launched a 3UP campaign for an extra promotion place to the English Football League (EFL).
Tactical gamble proves crucial as Newcastle United reach Carabao Cup final
February 6 – Newcastle United moved a step closer to ending a 56-year wait to win a major trophy as they secured a place in the Carabao Cup final with another 2-0 victory over Arsenal, spurred on by a feverish soundtrack courtesy of St James’s Park.
DFL extends long-standing partnership with Tipico until 2028
February 6 – Germany’s top two football divisions are sticking to a familiar playbook, with the Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) announcing an extension of its long-standing partnership with sports betting giant Tipico.
NWSL ordered to pay $5million in historical player abuse case
February 6 – Following a year-long investigation into player abuse, the National Women’s Super League (NWSL) must pay $5 million to victims in a historic settlement.
WSL ‘shocked and saddened’ by Shaw and Bright abuse
February 6 – England’s Women’s Super League (WSL) has condemned the abuse suffered by Manchester City forward Khadija “Bunny” Shaw and Chelsea defender Millie Bright (pictured) over the weekend.
Hellenic Federation agrees sponsorship deal with sports equipment supplier
February 6 – The Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) has signed a sponsorship agreement with sports equipment supplier Liga Sport. The company exclusively distributes and sells Zeus Srl, Football Masters and Liga Accessories goods to stores, clubs and academies.
UEFA punishes Roma with fine and partial ground closure for fan trouble
February 6 – UEFA has ordered Roma to close most of one end of the Stadio Olimpico at their next Europa League playoff game and fined them €30,000 because of fan trouble.
Sam Kerr tells jury she was ‘terrified for her life’
February 5 – The trial of Chelsea and Australian international Sam Kerr continued yesterday with the striker saying she feared for her life when “trapped” in a taxi. This moment occurred before she was alleged to have caused racially aggravated harassment to a police officer, constable Stephen Lovell.
Slot lobbies for more players in match-day squad, and less chat from refs
February 6 – New Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, whose team currently leads the Premier League and are challenging for multiple trophies, has called for English football authorities to expand match-day squads to 23 players.
Luis de la Fuente denies involvement in plot to protect Rubiales
February 5 – Spain men’s coach Luis de la Fuente told the Luis Rubiales ‘kissgate’ trial on Tuesday that he did not get involved in discussions related to Jenni Hermoso after she was kissed on the lips by the former Spanish FA (RFEF) boss at the presentation ceremony.
Premier League says FIFA’s imposition of CWC will not alter 2025/26 season start date
February 5 – The English Premier League has accused FIFA of going “too far” with the expanded Club World Cup and says it won’t allow special dispensation for the two English teams involved in next summer’s competition, Manchester City and Chelsea.