MLS moves broadcast production in with WWE; IMG extends content deal
January 28 – Major League Soccer (MLS) is moving its productions to WWE Headquarters in Stamford Connecticut from East Harlem, New York.
Gold Cup 2025
Unconvincing but into next round. USA dispatch Saudi Arabia, just
USA 1 Saudi Arabia 0
June 19 – American comedian Rodney Dangerfield used to say, “I don’t get no respect.” The same could be said for the United States Men’s Soccer Team as barely 10,000 fans showed up for a supporter friendly 8.15 pm kickoff versus Concacaf Gold Cup, Group D opponents, Saudi Arabia in a 1-0 win that again raised more questions than answers.
US third-tier league NISA plans new season start in April
January 28 – US third-tier professional league, the national Independent Soccer Association (NISA), that operates under a provisional license issued by the US Soccer Federation (USSF) , has said it is targeting a return to play in April 2025 with a championship match in October.
Another day another despot. Infantino continues his private jolly jet tour of the world
January 27 – With a visit to Italy’s far-right deputy prime-minister Matteo Salvini, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has once again marked his presidency by his keenness to use his football honorarium for non-football involvement in extremist political circles.
Controversial Indian FA president Kalyan Chaubey faces growing lobby for no-confidence vote
January 27 – State associations are planning a no-confidence motion in Kalyan Chaubey (pictured), the president of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
Rudi Garcia tasked with returning Belgian pride and winning teams
January 27 – Frenchman Rudi Garcia (pictured) has been named the new manager of Belgium following the dismissal of Domenico Tedesco. His contract runs through until the 2026 World Cup.
Football’s first million dollar woman surfs financial wave all the way to Chelsea
January 27 – The deal is done, a momentous moment for the women’s game. Naomi Girma has become the first million-dollar transfer in women’s football history.
FIFA allows South Korean Son Jun-ho to continue career despite match-fixing ban in China
January 27 – In an unusual move by FIFA, the lifetime ban on former South Korean international Son Jun-ho imposed in China last year on charges of match-fixing has not been extended to the rest of the world, allowing the player to pursue his career.
Julian Nagelsmann to stay with German national team through to 2028 Euros
January 27 – Julian Nagelsmann has renewed his contract as head coach of the German national team for an extra two years beyond the 2028 European Championships.
Swiss league sells naming rights to Brack in hat-trick of sponsorship deals
January 27 – The Swiss Football League (SFL) has announced a trio of significant sponsorship deals, including a new title sponsor for the Super League, as it builds momentum ahead of the country’s hosting the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 later this year.
UEFA’s shows zero tolerance of Serbia’s bad boys anti-Kosovan behaviour
January 27 – The Serbian FA has lost its appeal to UEFA over sanctions totalling €119,000 fine for fan misconduct during their Nations League match against Switzerland last November. Serbia’s appeal, challenging the original decision handed down in December, was rejected by the confederation’s Appeal Body on Friday, confirming the full extent of the penalties.
Match week 23: Premier League attendances dip below 98% average capacity
January 27 – Premier League attendance numbers took a sharp dip in Matchweek 23, with the overall average in the capacity tracker registering just 97.63%—one of the lowest marks of the season. The drop-off was particularly striking after last week’s record-setting highs, where five clubs surpassed the 99% threshold. This week, however, not a single club managed to hit that benchmark.
Sevilla’s Salas awaits trial date in match-fixing case
January 27 – Sevilla’s Kike Salas is awaiting a trial date having been formally charged at the end of last week by Spanish prosecutors over allegations of match-fixing.
English FA spoil Welsh ambition and a happy Hollywood ending in Europe
January 27 – The Hollywood celebrity owners of Wrexham, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have had their hopes of an easy entrance for European glory dashed by the English Football Association (FA) as the FA have blocked the English Football League’s Welsh clubs’ plans to join a revamped Welsh League Cup next season.
Griezmann signs for Decathlon and Kipsta
January 27 – France World Cup winner, and long-time Atletico Madrid superstar, Antoine Griezmann has officially signed with Decathlon, the world’s largest sporting goods retailer, ending his 14-year partnership with German sportswear company Puma.
Singing FIFA’s tune. Robbie Williams to be voice of Club World Cup
January 27 – International singing superstar, Robbie Williams, has been named as a ‘music ambassador’ for FIFA and will perform a song for this year’s FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.