Man Utd say Old Trafford could safely hold 23,500 fans
October 29 – Manchester United say they have modified their Old Trafford stadium to accommodate 23,500 socially-distanced spectators – roughly one third of capacity.
Gold Cup 2025
Gold Cup’s breakthrough strikers make case for Golden Boot and glory
June 27 – The Gold Cup 2025 has been the showcase for a number of forwards to make their case for international recognition and potential moves to Europe’s big leagues as they chase the Golden Boot for the competition’s top scorer.
Coronavirus: German fans locked out after Merkel orders a new lockdown
October 29 – German fans have had their gradual but brief return to watching matches in stadia ended following a new ban on attending Bundesliga matches ordered by the German government who are imposing a lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Spanish clubs given until end of season to end betting sponsorships
October 29 – Spanish authorities have told La Liga clubs that they have until the end of this season to cut ties with betting sponsors before new gambling regulation bans betting sponsorship is enforced next year.
Tusquets steps up at Barca as interim president
October 29 – Fresh from a morale-boosting Champions League win at Juventus on the field, off it Barcelona have named Carles Tusquets as their acting president in the wake of Josep Maria Bartomeu’s resignation in order to avoid facing a vote of no confidence.
Everton women sign shirt deals with MegaFon and Yota in time for Sunday’s FA Cup Final
October 29 – Women’s Super League side Everton have announced new shirt and sleeve sponsors in time for the Women’s FA Cup Final on Sunday against Manchester City at Wembley.
Inter Milan launch StarCasino.sport as infortainment partner
October 29 – Inter Milan have partnered with StarCasinò.sport who become the club’s official Infotainment Partner.
Bartomeu quits Barca saying he has committed club to European Super League
By Andrew Warshaw
October 28 – Under pressure from legions of fans ahead of a vote of no-confidence, Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu took the ultimate step and fell on his sword on Tuesday – but not before eye-catching revelations that he had accepted proposals for the club to join a European Super League.
Premier League keeps price at £14.95 as PPV debut generates £5.24m from 9 games
October 28 – The Premier League are not moving on its controversial pay-per-view (PPV) broadcast arrangements for the next two rounds of matches but clubs have agreed to review the pricing after that point.
English FA launches Leadership Diversity Code. Man Utd and Liverpool support but not all are Saints
By Samindra Kunti
October 28 – The English Football Association has launched a code to drive ethnic and gender diversity at the top levels of the game. More than 40 clubs have signed up, the FA said.
Infantino in quarantine after positive covid test
October 28 – Gianni Infantino has had to clear his diary for the next few days after becoming latest high-profile figure to test positive for Covid-19.
UAE and Israeli leagues find common football ground with MoU
October 28 – The domestic leagues of the United Arab Emirates and Israel have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation between the two competitions. In August, the two countries ‘normalised’ relations in an accord brokered by the US.
FanDuel moves into MLS with D.C. United deal for its sportsbook
October 28 – As Europe’s big football markets of the UK, Spain and Italy consider a re-regulation of their gambling rules, so the fast de-regulating US market is seeing a boom in the sports sponsorship opportunities from newly licensed betting operators.
Bundesliga’s Seifert says he will exit at end of 2021/22 season
October 28 – Christian Seifert, one of the most influential figures in European football administration, has announced he is stepping step down as the German Football League’s (DFL) chief executive when his contract expires in 2022.
Kaiser Chiefs banned for two transfer windows after CAS turns down ‘Dax’ appeal
October 28 – South Africa’s most successful club, Kaizer Chiefs, have lost their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) regarding an illegal signing and will be banned from any purchases in the next two transfer windows.
Dancing with Wolves: Sure adds to its Premier League portfolio
October 28 – Wolverhampton Wanderers have become the latest Premier League club to agree a training kit partnership, announcing Unilever brand Sure as the club’s official training wear sponsor.