Graham Potter returns to Premier League management with West Ham
January 9 – Graham Potter says he is looking forward to a “big challenge” after being confirmed as the new West Ham manager, 24 hours after Julen Lopetegui was fired.
Balls up. Arsenal fail to get to grips with the Puma ball
January 9 – After losing the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals 2-0 to Newcastle United, Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta came up with the unusual excuse that the match balls may have been the cause for his team’s loss.
Emirates lands Galacticos-branded aircraft in Jeddah for start of Spanish Super Cup
January 9 – Current UEFA Champions League and La Liga holders Real Madrid are flying high in more ways than one after Emirates, the Official Main Partner of Real Madrid, revealed a special livery on one of its Boeing 777 aircraft.
Flamengo make staff changes but stick with José Boto and Filipe Luis to lead team
January 9 – New Flamengo coaching boss José Boto has said that he wants to end the hegemony of Portuguese coaches in Brazil, marking a different direction of travel at Rio’s biggest club under new president Luiz Eduardo Baptista.
From overthrowing the UK government to owning Liverpool, Musk wants it all
January 9 – Elon Musk’s father says his billionaire son has expressed interest in buying Liverpool, one of the world’s most prestigious footballing brands.
Monica Staab steps away from Saudi women’s coaching role
January 9 – Monika Staab (pictured centre) has stepped down from her role as technical director of women’s football in Saudi Arabia, bringing her role in building the country’s women’s team to an end.
Eidevall waves acrimonious goodbye to Arsenal and lands in San Diego
January 9 – The San Diego Wave of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has finally replaced the previous head coach, Casey Stoney, with former Arsenal ladies’ boss, Jonas Eidevall.
Mitre bring-in limited edition winners balls for FA Cup
January 9 – British football brand Mitre, the official ball supplier of the Emirates FA Cup & Adobe Women’s FA Cup, has introduced limited-edition winners’ balls for the first time.
CAF boosts CHAN winners prize money to $3.5m
January 8 – The winner of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) will receive $3.5 million in prize money after the African governing body increased the tournament’s total prize pot.
Bellingham tops Haaland as world’s highest valued player at €251m
January 8 – Jude Bellingham’s star power and transfer value continues to soar as the Real Madrid and England midfielder tops the latest CIES Football Observatory rankings with a world record valuation of €251 million. The 21-year-old leads a Real Madrid-heavy list of global talent, showcasing the Spanish giants’ unparalleled ability to attract the best in the game.
AFC draw match-ups for last eight of inaugural Women’s Champions League
January 8 – The quarter-finals of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2024/25 were set on Wednesday at AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, mapping out the road to crown Asia’s first-ever women’s club champion. The draw featured eight teams battling for the prestigious title, which will conclude in May.
Disney buys FuboTV with new sports streaming channel on the agenda
January 8 – In a streaming shake-up, Disney has acquired a majority stake in FuboTV with Hulu + Live TV to combine forces in the market.
Where’s the FIFA money? Ghost of Christmas past haunts TTFA’s unpaid creditors for third year in succession
January 8 – Just before Christmas 2022 the Trinidad and Tobago FA (TTFA) creditors were told that they would be paid a settlement that was agreed to allow the FA to exit bankruptcy and ultimately progress from being run by a FIFA appointed Normalisation Committee and returning to an FA run by its elected members.
New Balance to return to Serie A next season with Atalanta kit deal
January 9 – New Balance is set to re-enter top-flight Italian football after securing a multi-year kit supply deal with UEFA Europa League champions Atalanta.
Deschamps to leave France after 2026 World Cup
January 8 – France head coach Didier Deschamps is to step down from the role when his current contract ends after the 2026 World Cup.