Sport trafficking to be focus of Mission 89 session at 79th UN General Assembly
October 14 – The trafficking of young athletes is one of the dark areas of sport with many governing and governments barely recognising the problem.
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Brazil top men’s and women’s Futsal rankings as FIFA focuses spotlight on short form game
October 14 – The second edition of FIFA’s Futsal World Ranking see Brazil top both the men’s and women’s sections, increasing their dominance of the men’s ranking following their World Cup win in Uzbekistan last month.
FFK complains to UEFA of anti-Kosovan chants as Nations League games
October 14 – The Football Federation of Kosovo is preparing an official complaint to UEFA following incidents during the Serbia-Switzerland and Czech Republic-Albania Nations League matches.
City forced into backroom reshuffle as Begiristain says he is quitting at end of season
October 14 – In seismic news for the defending Premier League champions, Manchester City’s, director of football, Txiki Begiristain, has announced that he will be leaving the club at the end of the current season.
Exile over and rehab progressed, Juve return to warmer climes of ECA membership
October 11 – In a key development, Juventus have been readmitted to the European Club Association (ECA) after Italy’s most storied club failed in its bid to create a breakaway European Super League.
FIFA and Konami push the partnership button for two esports World Cups
October 11 – After a gap in which FIFA was left without a major partner in the esports arena following the licensing fallout with EA Sports over the EA Sports long-running FIFA series, the world governing body has agreed a collaboration with Konami Digital Entertainment Co.
Red Bull set to add 6th club stake to portfolio with Paris FC stake
October 11 – Armed with their new global head of soccer Jurgen Klopp, Red Bull are poised to add a sixth club to their growing football ownership portfolio as the Austrian energy drink giants eye a position in Ligue 2 club Paris FC.
Pogba could leave Juve on a free after he serves doping ban
October 11 – Despite having his four-year doping ban reduced to 18 months, Paul Pogba could become a free agent after reports that he was in talks with Juventus about terminating his contract so he can make a fresh start.
Day of blood-letting in Chicago as USSF axes staff ahead of move to Atlanta
October 11 – It was a heavy day in Chicago at US Soccer headquarters as up to 30 employees were laid off ahead of the federation’s move to new headquarters in Fayetteville, Georgia, slated for early 2026.
Saudi 2034 bid to tell their story manga-style
10 October 2024 – The Saudi Arabian bid team for the World Cup 2034 have made a point of expanding horizons and cultural connections. Their latest initiative takes them into world of comic books and a special edition manga, Japan’s iconic style of comic-book art.
Italians return to Saudi Arabia for the fifth time for hosting of Supercoppa
October 11 – Serie A have confirmed that the Supercoppa Italiana will be played for the third consecutive season in Saudi Arabia 2-6 January 2025, the fifth time the Saudis have hosted.
Former US hard man Jermaine Jones suspended from coaching until 2025
October 11 – Former USMNT, Bundesliga, and MLS star, Jermaine Jones has been suspended from his position as head coach of the Central Valley Fuego FC.
Ronaldinho takes ownership position in Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty in US
October 11 – Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has joined the ownership group of USL League One club Greenville Triumph SC and USL W League club Greenville Liberty SC.
Greek players pay tribute to George Baldock with maiden win over England at Wembley
October 11 – It was the perfect tribute to a player who died tragically young. Greece beat England on Thursday for the first time in history and celebrated by holding up the No. 2 jersey of George Baldock, the Panathinaikos defender who was found dead in his Athens home the previous day at the age of 31.
Southgate says he will stay out of management for at least a year
October 11 – Former England manager Gareth Southgate is to take a year off and will not join any club or national team during that time following speculation he could be a target for Manchester United.