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.
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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.
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.
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.