Oppo dials in for another 3 years of Champions League coverage
September 6 – Oppo has renewed its partnership with UEFA for the Champions League, Super Cup, UEFA Youth League and Futsal Champions League for the 2024–27 commercial cycle.
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San Marino make history with first ever win after 171 losses
September 6 – San Marino, the whipping boys of international football as the worst team on the planet, according to FIFA’s world rankings, made history on Thursday by beating Liechtenstein 1-0 in the UEFA Nations League to claim their first ever competitive win.
Saudi Pro League partners with TikTok as it rolls out its brand globally
September 6 – The Saudi Pro League has announced TikTok as its digital partner for the 2024/25 season.
US goal-scoring machine Alex Morgan announces retirement
September 6 – Expecting a second child, American star Alex Morgan, one of the most prolific goals scorers in the game, announced her retirement on Thursday.
ASUS plugged in for AC Milan sponsorship
September 6 – AC Milan have announced a new partnership with ASUS, which will see it become the club’s Official Computer Hardware Partner starting from the current season.
The ghost of Ashley. Newcastle pays £10m tax bill as HMRC cracks down on clubs
September 6 – Newcastle United have had to cough up more than £10 million to settle a long-running battle with British tax authorities according to multiple reports.
Fifpro workload report highlights packed calendar; but lack of consultation over CWC is still the issue
September 5 – In a new report, world players union Fifpro spotlighted the demands on Manchester City’s Julian Alvarez (now Atlético Madrid) and Erling Haaland to back their legal arguments in lawsuits against FIFA over the packed calendar and the addition of next year’s Club World Cup.
Chelsea creates room to clear PSR with £76.5m hotels sale
September 5 – Chelsea have been cleared by the Premier League for the £76.5 million sale of two hotels to a sister company to help the club stay compliant with financial regulations known as profit and sustainability rules (PSR).
Nominees released for 2024 Ballon d’Or awards
September 5 – Marking the end of an era, for the first time since 2003 neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo have been nominated for the Ballon d’Or, football’s most prestigious awards ceremony voted for by a jury of journalists from each of the top 100 countries in FIFA’s world ranking.
Panamanian police arrest three players on suspicion of match-fixing
September 5 – Three footballers were arrested in Panama on Tuesday for allegedly accepting payments to fix matches in the Panamanian Football League (LPF) to influence betting outcomes, according to the Panamanian Attorney General’s Office.
Valencia use LaLiga tech to launch dynamic ticket pricing system
September 5 – Spanish club Valencia have announced they will introduce ‘dynamic ticket pricing’ for home matches.
Club World Cup shows signs of life with unveiling of tournament emblem
September 5 – The inaugural 32-team Club World Cup scheduled for summer 2025 in the US has been short on detail as regards venues, infrastructure and commercial partners, but FIFA has now unveiled the emblem for the competition.
Betway adds Chelsea to its Premier League portfolio
September 5 – Chelsea have unveiled a new partnership with Betway, making the Super Group-owned brand the Premier League club’s long-term Official European Betting Partner.
Botev Plovdiv turns to digital agency for marketing help
August 5 – Bulgaria’s Botev Plovdiv has signed a partnership agreement with Bulgarian digital advertising agency LED Zon.
LED Zon provides a wide range of marketing and advertising opportunities with a specialism in outdoor advertising.
Loophole leaves Leicester City free and clear on PSR rules and Premier League embarrassed
September 4 – In a surprise ruling that could have far-reaching consequences for English top-flight football’s entire financial fair play strategy, Leicester City have won an appeal against a decision that could have led to a points deduction for allegedly breaching spending rules.