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According to Mark Douglas at iNews, the injury crisis at Newcastle United has ‘focused minds’ heading into the January transfer window. He reports that Eddie Howe has received support from co-owner Amanda Staveley, with Toon chiefs expected to back their man in the New Year with ‘loan and permanent signings.’ Recruitment meetings have taken place over the international break, with …

November 22 – Electronic Arts, the developers of the EAFC football simulation game, has launched its FC Futures $10 million fund that will provide money for infrastructure projects at community-level football. The plan will see investment over the next three years across multiple grassroots football projects worldwide. “EA Sports FC is a symbol for a positive future of football, and …

November 22 – The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) has signed a long term agreement with retailer Lagardère which will sell national team merchandise across 22 different stores, mainly located in Romanian airports. “Football fans now have at their disposal a whole network of shops where they can buy the products of the national football team. Complete football equipment, t-shirts, scarves, balls …

November 11 – Beth Mead has returned to the England squad for the first time since November 2022 after a lengthy spell out due to injury. Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman confirmed the fan-favourite winger’s return to the international setup after the star returned to club football earlier this month. “That was a very nice phone call, she was very happy,” …

November 22 – The Asian Football Confederation have agreed a partnership with VISA which will see the global payment services provider become the Official Regional Partner for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 and the AFC Champions League in the West Asia region. Marketing activations will see VISA inaugurate its VISA Coin Toss initiative at Asian Cup matches, as well …

While Juventus fans have been excited about Kenan Yildiz since he joined the club last year, the whole nation of Turkiye is now signing the youngster’s praise. During this international break, the 18-year-old made his full debut for the senior national team in the friendly against Germany. He marked the occasion by scoring a screamer as the Turks went on …

November 22 – Jaroslav Silhavy has quit as coach of the Czech Republic despite guiding them to the Euro 2024 finals, saying he made the decision due to the “anger and aggression” shown towards him by critics and fans. Silhavy took charge of the national team in 2018 after they failed to qualify for the World Cup. But having now …

Barcelona have been rocked by the serious injury to midfield prodigy Gavi, who ruptured his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) while playing for Spain against Georgia this past Sunday. The major knee injury means that the 19-year-old will need surgery which will be followed by a lengthy rehabilitation of around eight months. It is going to be a difficult road ahead …

November 22 – FIFA have extended their partnership with Qatar Airways until 2030, the world governing body confirmed on Wednesday.  Qatar Airways has been a FIFA sponsor since 2017 and the new agreement will cover the next two World Cups as well as the 2027 Women’s World Cup. “It is a great partnership that has brought a lot of success …

November 22 – Brazil’s nightmare World Cup qualifying campaign took a turn for the worse with a 1-0 defeat against rivals Argentina on home soil in a match overshadowed by brawling fans.  Argentina and Lionel Messi returned to the dressing room following fighting in the stands, leading to a delay of 27 minutes before the World Cup qualifier at Rio …