US Women climb Olympic heights and a return to summit of FIFA rankings
August 19 – USA have returned to the top of the world women’s rankings thanks to their Olympic gold medal triumph over Brazil in Paris earlier this month.
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Linebet targets African gamblers with AS Monaco deal
August 19 – Linebet has become a regional betting partner of AS Monaco, covering Sub-Saharan Africa and the Mena region, the club confirmed.
Man City and Sony release ‘Virtual Etihad Stadium’ via FavoriteSpace app
August 19 – Premier League holders Manchester City have unveiled the ‘Virtual Etihad Stadium’ project, delivered in collaboration with Sony and utilising Sony’s new FavoriteSpace service, the first sports brand to do so.
Floki sails out of the forest for Nottingham crypto deal
August 19 – Nottingham Forest have announced cryptocurrency brand Floki as the official cryptocurrency partner of the club.
Albanian’s top club tiers return to state broadcaster in 3-year deal
August 19 – The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) has signed a three-year TV deal with Albanian Radio Television (RTSH) for exclusive rights to the Albanian First Division (Kategoria Superiore), Second Division, Albanian Cup and Super Cup matches.
Concacaf agrees multi-year partnership with Saudi Arabia’s PIF
August 16 – Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), owner of Premier League Newcastle United and four of the leading clubs in the Saudi Pro League, has agreed a multi-year sponsorship with Concacaf.
FIFA signs first major 2026 sponsorship with Bank of America
August 16 – FIFA has announced Bank of America as an official sponsor for the 2026 World Cup, the first time the organisation has partnered with a bank.
Pochettino lined up for US men’s team role
August 16 – Former Paris St Germain, Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino looks set to take over as coach of the United States men’s team.
Brazil tightens bookmaker regulation that gives state veto on ad promotion
August 16 – Betting operators will need the formal approval of Loterj, Rio de Janeiro’s state lottery, to advertise at the Maracana Stadium.
Flamengo head to altitude to complete Copa Libertadores tie, but Tite says players are falling
August 16 – Flamengo defeated Bolivar 2-0 to take a major step toward the last eight of the Copa Libertadores, but manager Tite lamented the demands the calendar puts on his squad.
Vancouver Whitecaps launch inaugural W Champions Cup with group qualification win, next stop Club America
August 16 – The inaugural Concacaf W Champions Cup kicked off last night with Vancouver Whitecaps, following up on their national championship win last weekend, beating El Salvador’s Alianza FC 1-0 in the Preliminary Round at the Estadio Cuscaltan in San Salvador, El Salvador.
No laughing matter for Bissouma as Spurs drop him from season opener
August 16 – Tottenham Hotspur’s Mali international midfielder Yves Bissouma will miss the start of the Premier League season after being suspended by the club following an investigation into social media footage showing him appearing to inhale nitrous oxide, or laughing gas.
Spanish starlet Lamine Yamal’s father in brutal knife attack
August 16 – Four people have reportedly been arrested after a knife attack on the father of Spanish teenage star Lamine Yamal.
Mozzart Bet takes OFK Belgrade naming rights as club returns to Serbian top tier
August 16 – Serbia’s OFK Belgrade, promoted to the Serbian SuperLig at the end of last season, have renewed their shirt sponsorship with bookmaker Mozzart Bet, in a deal that also sees the club change its name to OFK Belgrade Mozzart Bet.
Masters says no plans to play EPL matches overseas, and warns of calendar saturation
August 15 – Premier League boss Richard Masters has re-iterated that no matches will be played overseas despite nine top-flight clubs being majority-owned by Americans.