Serbian FA sharpens up with new Liu Jo look for Euros
February 7 – The Serbian Football Federation (FFS) has signed a partnership agreement with the Italian designer brand Liu Jo for EURO 2024 in Germany this year and the UEFA Nations League.
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UEFA federations head for Paris and debate on term limits
By Andrew Warshaw
February 6 – Potential opposition to UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin’s leadership appears to be dwindling ahead of the organisation’s annual congress in Paris on Thursday.
In or out? Under investigation Eto’o resigns Cameroon FA presidency only to keep the job
February 6 – Cameroon football was plunged into off-the-field confusion when Samuel Eto’o tendered his resignation as president of the country’s FA, only to have it rejected by its executive committee.
Real Madrid shirt keeps printing money with record €70m HP sleeve deal
February 6 – Real Madrid’s €70 million-per-season sponsorship deal with technology giants HP, announced end of last week at an event held at Real Madrid City, tops the list of the world’s most lucrative football shirt sponsors.
Norway’s Klaveness calls for full debate on UEFA statute proposals at Paris Congress
By Samindra Kunti in Trondheim
February 6 – Norwegian FA president Lise Klaveness (pictured) emphasised the importance of maintaining term limits ahead of the UEFA Congress in Paris.
Inter Miami’s global Messi parade turns from sweet to sour in Hong Kong
February 6 – Lionel Messi has defended himself after local Hong Kong fans booed his absence from a long-anticipated exhibition game with Inter Miami.
Liverpool let Arsenal back into the title race, Man City lurking
February 5 – Arsenal fired themselves back into the Premier League title race following a statement 3-1 victory over Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday evening, now sitting just two points off top.
Barca’s Laporta says ESL is still alive and doesn’t give a f**k if English don’t turn up
February 5 – Despite UEFA insisting the project is dead in the water, Barcelona president Joan Laporta (pictured) says a European Super League could be up and running as soon as next season.
New York to host 2026 final, Azteca Stadium gets kick off, while LA gets US opener
February 5 – The 2026 World Cup final will be played at the 82,500-capacity MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, home of the NFL’s New York Jets and Giants, beating out Dallas, Texas, and Los Angeles for the tournament’s showcase game.
Adidas unveil match ball for WCL
February 5 – UEFA and Adidas have partnered up to unveil the official match ball for this year’s UEFA Women’s Champions League knockout phase and final in Bilbao, with a design inspired by the final venue’s city architecture.
Camarena Tequila signs on for rebranded Concacaf Champions Cup
February 5 – Concacaf have agreed a sponsorship with Camarena Tequila for the 2024 and 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup.The 2024 competition kicks off tomorrow.
Egypt sack Rui Vitoria after early exit from AFCON
February 5 – Egypt are the latest country to sack their coach following elimination from the African Cup of Nations.
Drama over? Lyon say they fixed the deal for Benrahma
February 3 – West Ham have confirmed Algerian winger Said Benrahma (pictured) has joined Lyon after all on loan for the remainder of the season.
Winter chill as Premier League clubs cut transfer spend to £100m in January window
February 2 – Spending by Premier League clubs in January dipped significantly after three successive record-breaking windows – with teams splashing out £715 million less than in same 2023 period.
Lyon accuses West Ham of ‘lack of respect’ over failure to complete Benrahma deal
February 2 – French top-flight club Lyon have accused West Ham United of showing a “profound lack of respect” and “incomprehensible behaviour”, hinting at legal action against the Premier League club after the proposed deadline day move for Said Benrahma collapsed in the final moments of the transfer window.