LFP targets €1bn+ from extended broadcast rights cycle
September 13 – The French Ligue Professionnel de Football (LFP) has opened bidding for the broadcast rights to its premier Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 competitions, covering the 2024-2029 period.
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Greek FA responds to call for audit saying FIFA has already passed it financially fit for purpose
September 13 – The Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) has responded to calls from Greek Super League clubs for an independent financial audit saying it has received an excellent financial rating from FIFA .
Euro 2024 ticket sales to start October 3 with first 1.2 million seats on-sale
September 12 –UEFA is opening its first EURO 2024 ticketing window on October 3, running through to October 26.
777 Partners close in on Everton deal as Moshiri runs for exit and questions asked of Wander
September 13 – Premier League Everton are close to finalising a sale to Miami-based investment firm 777 Partners for a sum understood to be about £100-150 million.
Rubiales due to testify in Spanish court on sexual assault charges on Friday
September 12 – Former Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales will testify on Friday at Spain’s National Court on charges of sexual assault and coercion after he resigned from his role at the weekend following his unsolicited kiss on Spain forward Jennifer Hermoso’s lips during the Women’s World Cup final trophy presentation.
EAFC24 downgrades Ronaldo rating but Messi stays the same. Putellas higher than both of them
September 12 – The latest EAFC24 rating leaks have revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo is set for his lowest rating since 2007 after his transfer to Al-Nassr in January.
Pogba suspended after failing drug test
September 12 – Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended from playing after a drugs test conducted by Italy’s anti-doping tribunal (Nado) found elevated levels of testosterone in his system.
Bitburger signs on as official beer partner of Euro 2024
September 12 – UEFA have announced a national partnership with Bitburger that will see the German brewers become the official beer of EURO 2024, as well as the tournament’s official national partner.
New Zealand secure Oceania’s slot at Paris 2024 with big win over Fiji
September 12 – The Olywhites of New Zealand will represent Oceania at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris after thrashing 10-man Fiji 9-0.
Bruce Arena resigns from New England Revolution over ‘inappropriate remarks’
September 12 – US coaching heavyweight Bruce Arena has resigned as New England Revolution head coach and sporting director, following complaints over “insensitive and inappropriate remarks.”
Liga Portugal go back to school with FBA partnership
September 12 – The Football Business Academy and Liga Portugal have entered an agreement that will see the organisation become the lead educational partner of Portugal’s top division.
North Macedonians tailor new deal with Turkish fashion brand Giotelli
September 12 – The Football Federation of North Macedonia has signed an agreement with Turkish fashion brand Giotelli who will support all the North Macedonian national teams.
FIFA confirms transfer records and another bumper window for player agents
September 11 – FIFA has published its International Transfer Snapshot for the 2023 mid-year window showing an all-time high of $7.36 billion spent on transfer fees, and a record volume of transfers at more than 10,000.
Greek Super League calls for return of international refs and audit of EPO’s finances
September 11 – The Greek Super League has written to the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) and the Referees Committee requesting the return of the international referees for the major derbies in the Greek championship.
Neymar takes over from Pele as Brazil’s leading scorer
September 11 – Neymar has become Brazil’s all-time leading goal soccer, eclipsing Pelé’s tally of 77 after scoring a brace against Bolivia in World Cup qualifying.