US Soccer to build new home in Atlanta after 32 years in Chicago
September 18 – The U.S. Soccer Federation is relocating from Chicago to Atlanta, where it plans to build a training centre and headquarters.
AFC Social Responsibility Committee approves support for 7 projects
September 18 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Social Responsibility Committee has approved seven new programmes following its first meeting for the 2023 to 2027 term.
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September 17 – Spain’s La Liga is to sponsor the club with the longest name in world football, Welsh village team Clwb Pêl Droed Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, into its centenary year celebrations.
Spanish court imposes restraining order on Rubiales as judge calls for video footage
September 15 – Luis Rubiales, the now former president of the Spanish FA and ex-vice president of Uefa, went to the High Court in Madrid today to give his eagerly awaited testimony to prosecutors investigating his infamous kiss on the lips of World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso.
AFC ends $3.4bn commercial partnership with FMA, seeks new agency
September 15 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has terminated its exclusive $3.4 billion commercial partnership with Football Marketing Asia (FMA) with immediate effect.
Moshiri agrees sale of Everton to 777 Partners
September 15 – Troubled Premier League club Everton, one of the sleeping giants of English football but punching well below their weight for years, are about to enter a new era after controversial majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri agreed to sell his 94% stake in the club to American investment fund 777 Partners.
New UEFA report shows power of post-covid attendance bounceback and digs deep into club trends
By Paul Nicholson
September 15 – More than 209 million fans attended European club football last season, according to UEFA’s newly released European Club Talent and Competition Landscape report.
Libyan flood disaster claims lives of four Premier League players
September 15 – Several elite Libyan players have tragically lost their lives in the aftermath of the destructive floods that have devastated parts of the country.
Wiesenhof signs on as national partner for Germany 2024 Euro
September 15 – UEFA has announced a new deal with Germany-based poultry producer Wiesenhof who become national partners for the Germany 2024 Euro.
Slovenian clubs surprised after Jarc cleared of abuse allegations from women’s players
September 15 – A report commissioned by the Slovenian FA (NZS) has largely absolved former women’s national team coach Borut Jarc (pictured) from a series of allegations after an open letter by his players detailing the unprofessional and sexist environment during team camps led to his departure.
Egypt’s Al Ahly favourites to lift African Super Cup vs USM Alger in Saudi Arabia
September 15 – Saudi Arabia and the city of Taif will stage the African Super Cup today between Champions League winners Al Ahly and CAF Cup winners Union Sportive de la Médina d’Alger.
FIFA releases nominees and opens voting for 2023 Best Awards
September 15 – Nominees for The Best FIFA Awards 2023 have been revealed across men and women’s categories, as FIFA prepares to crown the world’s leading performers.
NFL touches down with Spurs for another seven years
September 15 – Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium is set to become the go-to venue for official NFL games in the UK for another seven years following an extension of the current deal.
Arsenal boss Vinai Venkatesham calls time on 14 years at club
September 15 – Arsenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham has announced he will leave next summer after 14 years at the Premier League club.
Snapdragon takes over Man Utd shirt in £60m per season deal
September 14 – Snapdragon will replace TeamViewer as the brand name on the front of Manchester United’s shirt from the start of next season in a reported £60 million a year deal.