Brazil lists 12 cities as hosts for 2027 Women’s World Cup
September 4 – Twelve Brazilian cities, including Belem and Natal, have come forward to host matches at the 2027 Women’s World Cup, FIFA confirmed on Wednesday.
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Chelsea break Man City’s record for the most expensive squad in world football history
September 4 – The financial clout of the Premier League has once again been laid bare, as the latest CIES Football Observatory data report ranks the top 100 most expensively-assembled club squads in world football.
Red Bull fuels its first steps into Premier League with Newcastle deal
September 4 – Newcastle United have signed a multi-year partnership with Red Bull which will see the Austrian drinks company become the Official Energy Drink Partner of the club, helping to fuel both men’s and women’s teams.
Spanish court ruling keeps Rocha on the sidelines as presidential elections near
September 4 – Suspended Spanish FA (RFEF) president Pedro Rocha’s hopes of taking part in upcoming elections for the federation’s top job are dwindling following a Spanish court ruling.
Inter Milan make big promise to rock Orange County with new academy
September 4 – Inter Milan are taking a step into the increasingly competitive US market with the launch of an academy in Orange County, California.
Parimatch add Nottingham Forest to Premier League sponsorship roster
September 4 – Premier League club Nottingham Forest have announced a new partnership with online gambling operator Parimatch who become the club’s official UK betting partner.
Bulgarian FA sacks referees and VAR chiefs after clubs angered by mistakes
September 4 – The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) has fired the chairman of its Refereeing Commission, the Spaniard David Fernadez Borbalan (pictured). The BFU has also removed Petar Petrov, responsible for the introduction of VAR in Bulgaria, as well as the chief manager of referees in Bulgaria, Stoyan Alexiev.
MNC renews rights for AFC’s national team and expanded club competitions
September 4 – Indonesia-based MNC Group has renewed its media rights partnership with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) via its PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk (MNC) broadcast division for the 2025-2028 commercial cycle.
Rapidly growing SportyBet punts on regional deal for Africa with LaLiga
September 4 – Fast-growing African online betting business SportyBet has agreed a multi-year sponsorship with LaLiga, adding to the Spanish leagues regional betting deals with M88 in Asia and RushBet in South America.
Transfer spend $1bn down on 2023 at $6.4bn, but women’s game continues to grow
September 3 – The volume of money flowing through the international transfer system for the mid-year window just closed may be $1 billion lower than 2023, but the actual numbers of transfers made are higher.
UEFA cuts maximum ticket price for away fans in Euro club competitions
September 3 – In a move that has been welcomed by supporters across the Continent who had complained about spiralling costs, UEFA has announced new capped ticket prices for away fans in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.
Motsepe calls for better pay for top execs at African FAs
September 3 – Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has suggested that his organisation’s payments to member associations should also benefit the secretary generals of those countries.
Uruguay’s Luis Suarez call time on his 142 cap international career
September 3 – Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has announced his retirement from international football and will play his last match for the Celeste on Friday against Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier.
Lidl signs up for Europa and Conference League 3-year sponsorship cycle
September 3 – German food chain Lidl has expanded its relationship with UEFA becoming an official global sponsor of the Europa League and Conference League for the three-season cycle starting 2024/25 and ending with the 2026/27 season.
Match week 3: Premier League crowds average 99.23% capacity
September 3 – England’s top flight has continued its strong attendance figures despite an uncharacteristic drop on just the second matchday of the season.