Crypto bookie Sportsbet.io secures LaLiga regional sponsorship
October 29 – Crypto sportsbook Sportsbet.io has been announced as an official partner of Spain’s LaLiga in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT) region.
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Foley plans stadium build for his new Aussie A League franchise Auckland FC
October 29 – Billionaires Bill Foley and Anna Mowbray, alongside former All Black Ali Williams, have reportedly tabled a “very impressive proposal” for an 8,000-capacity football stadium at Auckland’s Western Springs site, which could become the permanent home of new A-League franchise Auckland FC.
With no challengers on horizon, CAF announces Motsepe will stand for a second term
October 28 – Patrice Motsepe has said he will seek a second term as president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The organisation confirmed his candidacy, with elections taking place in 2025.
Barca starlet Yamal racially abused in Madrid after scoring in Clasico
October 28 – Real Madrid, the Spanish league and the government have joined forces to condemn racist insults against Barcelona’s teenage star Lamine Yamal during Saturday’s ‘clasico’ with Real launching an investigation into who was responsible.
Djibouti’s Souleiman Waberi says he wants seat on FIFA Council, ethics committee willing
October 28 – Controversial Djiboutian football boss Souleiman Waberi has announced that he will bid for a seat on the FIFA Council.
Nigeria awarded points for Libya’s away trip gamesmanship
October 28 – Nigeria have been awarded a 3-0 win over Libya after their flight was diverted ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Benghazi.
Indefinite away fan ban after violent clashes at Copenhagen-Brondby derby
October 28 – Away fans have been barred at all games between Danish rivals FC Copenhagen and Brondby for the foreseeable future following violent incidents during Sunday’s derby.
Televisa boss Emilio Azcarraga steps down in wake of US probe into World Cup TV rights
October 28 – The executive chairman of Mexican media giants Televisa, Emilio Azcarraga, is stepping down from Grupo Televisa SAB in the wake of the FBI’s bribery probe into broadcast rights sales for FIFA World Cup matches. The resignation comes with immediate effect.
Barca’s return to Camp Nou delayed into 2025/26 season with fears over escalating costs
October 28 – One of football’s grandest theatres, the Camp Nou, in Barcelona, won’t reopen as expected. Barca fans will now have to wait until the 2025-26 season to return to their spiritual home.
Free travel, sustainability and respect are cornerstones of Women’s Euro 2025 ESG strategy
October 27 – UEFA and the Swiss organisers of the Women’s Euro 2025 championships have targeted the setting of new sustainability benchmarks as a key objective and to that end is offering free public transport to ticket holders on match days from any Swiss locality to the venue.
Mo Salah fails to make top 10 nominees for CAF player of the year – really
October 28 – The two-time winner of the African Player of the Year, Mohamed Salah, has been snubbed for the most prestigious individual award in African football.
Concacaf set scene for 2025 Champions Cup draw
October 28 – Of the 20 clubs qualified for the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup, eight are former Concacaf Champions Cup winners. Seven clubs are still to qualify ahead of the draw that will take place December 10.
France and Spain close in on Argentina, Germany on brink of top 10 world ranking return
October 27 – After an October international match window that saw 126 competitive matches and 17 friendlies played, Argentina remain top of the world rankings,but France and Spain are closing in on them.
FIFA sets up working party to review leagues playing outside their own countries
October 25 – On Thursday, FIFA, responding to its commitment in the US following legal action by sports marketer Relevent and LaLiga, has set up a working group to review its rules around allowing leagues to play matches outside their domestic markets.
EPL warns new, untested regulator is a danger for the English game, government says it will save it
October 25 – The English Premier League faces unprecedented scrutiny if strengthened powers for a proposed independent regulator to tackle “rogue owners and directors” goes ahead.