With old feuds now history, Digiturk/beIN renew SuperLig deal for three seasons
August 4 – The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has extended its broadcasting rights contract with Digiturk, part of beIN Media Group, for another three years.
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Morocco hammer US to set up men’s Olympic semi-final with Spain
August 5 – Morocco thrashed USA, scoring four without reply as Morocco’s older players made the difference for coach Tarik Sektioui’s team as he took advantage of the competition’s three-man allowance for over-23s.
AC Milan boosts maternity policy for women’s team pro players and staff
August 5 – AC Milan is to guarantee automatic contract renewals for female players in the event of pregnancy during the final season of their contracts, the first club in Europe to do so.
Paris 2024: Brazil spoil French party, Canada take flight (home), US and Spain march on
August 4 – With their first-ever win against France, Brazil eliminated the host nation from the Olympic Women’s tournament with a hard-fought 1-0 victory. Spain, Germany and the United States complete the semi-final line-up.
African chaos as report points fingers Infantino’s key ally Mosengo-Omba for corruption
August 2 – The Confederation of African Football has been plunged into internal conflict, not for the first time, after confirming it is investigating allegations of corruption within its secretariat following media claims of serious misconduct by its general secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba.
FIFA looks for appeasement over legal action from European Leagues and Fifpro
August 2 – Facing the threat of legal action, FIFA is holding out an olive branch to European leagues and players in order to end a three-month deadlock over the international match calendar.
Saudi plans eight new stadia for 2034 but doubts over event dates and human rights persist
August 2 – Saudi Arabia is planning major stadium construction with eight new venues to be built as part of the plan to deliver the 2034 World Cup.
Barca bring in Fever to boost ticket marketing platform as return to Camp Nou nears
August 2 – FC Barcelona, who are moving towards completion of the Nou Camp stadium and the surrounding Espai Barça area, have agreed a five-year deal with ticketing technology specialists Fever.
Emirates renews FA Cup naming rights for further four years
August 2 – The English Football Association (FA) has extended its long-term global partnership of the FA Cup with Emirates for a further four years, that will see the world’s oldest domestic cup competition continue to be called the Emirates FA Cup until 2028.
HNL partners with SuperSport and Croatia Telecom to launch Fantasy league
August 2 – The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) has partnered with SuperSport and Croatian Telecom to launch the SuperSport HNL Fantasy game for the season 2024/2025. Players can register to play in the game for free.
The new season of the SuperSport HNL kicks off today.
Man City hit with £2m fine for delaying kickoffs and restarts
August 1 – English champions Manchester City have been fined more than £2 million by the Premier League for no fewer than 22 instances of delaying kick-offs or restarting matches.
Canada beat Colombia and head into knockout rounds despite 6 point deduction
August 1 – On the day that Canada’s appeal against a six-point deduction for spying was rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the Olympic champions rallied to edge past Colombia 1-0 and clinch a ticket to the last eight.
McClaren joins Reggae Boyz with focus on 2026 World Cup qualifying
August 1 – Former England manager Steve McClaren is quitting Manchester United’s backroom staff to become head coach of Jamaica’s men’s national team on a two-year deal.
Aussie women exit Paris 2024, Gustavsson waltzed out of Matildas
August 1 – Tony Gustavsson and the Matildas have parted ways after Australia exited the Olympic football tournament in the first round, Football Australia confirmed on Thursday.
Uruguay to upgrade iconic Centenario Stadium for 2030 World Cup hosting
August 1 – Uruguay has solidified plans to renovate its iconic Centenario Stadium as part of its preparations for the 2030 World Cup, following the official submission of the joint hosting bid book on Monday.