Man City issue new challenge to Premier League’s ATP rules
February 10 – Premier League champions Manchester City have launched a new legal action against the Premier League over associated party transactions (ATP).
Media giant Bertlesmann buys position in Kings League’s German plan
February 10 – German media powerhouse Bertelsmann, the majority owner of RTL Group, has quietly positioned itself as a key player in the latest expansion of Kings League, the seven-a-side football competition first launched by former Spain and Barcelona defender Gerard Pique.
Córdoba sell shirt sponsorship and stadium naming rights to Bahrain Victorious
February 10 – Spanish football has gained yet another deep-pocketed backer from the Gulf, as Bahrain secures a major sponsorship deal with Córdoba CF through its sports investment arm, Bahrain Victorious.
Chelsea tunes up sponsorship focus with Live Nation deal
February 2 – Premier League Chelsea have struck a new sponsorship deal with Live Nation, naming the global live entertainment giant as a Principal Partner for the remainder of the 2024/25 season.
Blast from the past. Millwall’s ‘tragedy chanting’ condemned by Leeds
February 10 – The FA Cup 4th round tie between Leeds United and Millwall has resulted in both clubs condemning ‘tragedy chanting’ by Lions supporters at Elland Road.
Sacked: 2025 edition of Football Manager game cancelled
February 10 – One of the world’s most popular video games, Football Manager will not have a 2025 edition after its maker Sports Interactive announced the game has been cancelled.
2025 Lamar Hunt kicks-off with giant killers lying in wait. Come on Laguna
February 10 – The oldest knockout competition in the USA kicks off with a 32-game First Round between March 18 and 20 made up exclusively of Professional versus Amateur contests.
Jan transfer window smashed previous record high by 47%
February 10 – The January 2025 transfer window broke multiple records in both men’s and women’s football, according to FIFA’s International Transfer Snapshot report released at the end of last week.
Soccerex sets May date for European event at Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff ArenA
February 10 – Soccerex has announced Soccerex Europe in 2025 will be held at the iconic Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam, May 19-21.
UEFA to open Women’s Champions League final ticket sales Feb 20
February 10 – UEFA will open general public ticket sales on February 20 for the 2025 Women’s Champions League final, to be played at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon on Saturday 24 May.
Court hears of how Rubiales pressured Hermoso to back his story
February 7 – As the trial of disgraced former Spanish FA (RFEF) chief Luis Rubiales moved towards the end of its first week, teammates of Jenni Hermoso corroborated her account of the infamous World Cup kiss when they testified on Thursday.
Spain’s Supreme Court clears RFEF president Rafael Louzan to remain in post
February 7 – After years of turmoil within the Spanish FA (RFEF), at last some positive news.
New RFEF chief Rafael Louzan (pictured) will remain in his post after the country’s Supreme Court granted his appeal against a seven-year ban from holding public office.
Chelsea owner Boehly loses fans’ trust with investment in Vivid Seats ticket touting site
February 8 – Chelsea FC owner, Todd Boehly, has a history of upsetting the supporter base at Stamford Bridge with his scatter gun approach to running the club, and now he has been accused of a “breach of trust”.
FIFA suspend Pakistan FA after refusal to accept election reforms
February 7 – FIFA has suspended Pakistan from the global game “with immediate effect” after the federation rejected constitutional change.
Congo suspended from world football after elected officials lose control of FA
February 7 – FIFA has suspended the Congolese FA “with immediate effect” because of third-party interference.