May 23 – Liga Portugal has confirmed a new multi-year partnership with ‘materials science’ and branding giant Avery Dennison, naming the US-based firm as the exclusive supplier of player names, numbers, and sleeve badges across the country’s top two professional divisions.
May 23 – Spanish sportswear company Joma Sport has pulled off something of a masterstroke, securing a multi-year partnership with Brentford that will see them become the Premier League’s only Spanish kit supplier from July 2025.
May 22 – FIFA has confirmed its special Club World Cup transfer window has been approved by the 20 member federations that have teams in the 32-team tournament that kicks off June 14 in the US.
The special 10-day window (June 1 -10) means that teams will be allowed to sign new players for the tournament. Closing on June 10, the European summer transfer window will open fully June 16 and close September 1.
May 20 – The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) and 18 clubs from Liga MX are facing a legal battle with 10 clubs from the Mexico’s second tier who are demanding a return to the promotion and relegation system between the two leagues that was put on hold for the 2019/20 season when the Covid pandemic hit.
The claim filed with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) yesterday is being made on behalf of 10 of the 15 clubs who play in Liga MX Expansión.
May 20 – Championship winners Leeds United are set to benefit from a substantial £120 million cash injection via a new share issue by owners 49ers Enterprises, with funds earmarked for both the Elland Road redevelopment project and strengthening the squad ahead of their Premier League return.
May 21 – Leicester City, relegated from the Premier League, face an uncertain future after being referred to an independent commission over alleged profit and sustainability rule (PSR) breaches for the 2023-24 season, when they competed in the Championship.
May 21 – Coca-Cola is making its return to the Premier League, signing a new three-year deal to become the league’s official soft drink partner starting from the 2025/26 season.
May 21 – Central America’s professional football leagues convened in Managua this week for the second official meeting of the region’s domestic competitions, as part of a growing effort to drive collaboration, development, and long-term commercial growth.
May 21 – Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have plenty to celebrate beyond their record-breaking 32nd title. The Bavarian giants are now embarking on an aggressive international expansion throughout Southeast Asia, establishing a year-round presence that coincides with the club’s 125th anniversary.
May 21 – As the 2024-25 Premier League season edges towards its finale, fans continue to pack stadiums in record numbers. Matchweek 37 – the penultimate round – delivered the highest average stadium occupancy of the season, with clubs filling 98.73% of available seats across the 10 fixtures.
May 21 – In his last match at the Etihad Stadium as a Manchester City player, Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne bade an emotional farewell to fans.
May 21 – TOCA Football has raised $35 million in new capital to accelerate its expansion across soccer training and social entertainment. The funding includes $15 million in equity and $20 million in debt financing from J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking.
May 21 – Continental Tire and Major League Soccer (MLS) have announced a multi-year extension to their partnership, continuing a successful 15-year relationship. As part of the renewed agreement, Continental Tire will remain the presenting partner of Sunday Night Soccer on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
May 20 – The Football Federation of Montenegro (FSCG) has agreed a deal with financial services provider OTP Group, its CKB Bank (Crnogorska Komercijalna Banka) becoming the sponsor of all Montenegro national teams.
