Spain's football federation has announced a new fertility support programme that will cover the cost of egg freezing for female footballers and referees. The initiative, reported by Punch on 8 September 2026, is aimed at supporting women in professional football who may wish to postpone pregnancy during their playing or officiating careers. According to the report, the programme extends to both players and match officials, marking a notable step in athlete welfare and reproductive health support in Spanish football.

The Spanish Football Federation has introduced a fertility support programme for female players and referees. According to Al Jazeera, the initiative covers costs for internationals who have been called up at least twice. The measure aims to help women in Spanish football balance their sporting careers with family planning, reflecting growing efforts to support female athletes' reproductive health and career longevity.

FIFA is facing renewed legal pressure after European Leagues expanded its complaint against the world governing body to include what it describes as "abusive conduct" towards women's football. According to Vanguard Sports, the move broadens the existing legal challenge against FIFA, though further details of the allegations were not provided in the report.

FIFA has been accused of abusive conduct regarding its scheduling of the women's football calendar in Europe. The accusation relates to tensions between football's world governing body and European league organisations over fixture congestion. According to reports, the European Leagues body first filed a complaint with the European Commission in October 2024, initially seeking to protect men's players from an increasingly crowded match schedule. The dispute highlights ongoing friction between FIFA and European football stakeholders over control of the international calendar.

In Nigeria, a growing number of young women, particularly students, are opting to sell their eggs for financial gain, often to cover tuition fees and other expenses. Fertility clinics have become popular venues for this practice, as reported by Weekend Trust. The trend raises concerns about the long-term implications for the women involved and their futures.

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to buy Spanish second-tier club CD Eldense, according to Marca. The report says Messi would acquire 100 per cent of the club’s shares, with the takeover proceeding without third-party involvement once due diligence is completed. CD Eldense currently compete in Spain’s Segunda Division. The Daily Post described the move as Messi’s purchase of a Spanish football club.