On-off Kane transfer looks to be going ahead after Bayern offer £100m for Spurs talisman
August 11 – According to a plethora of conflicting media reports, it was on, then off, then on, then seemingly off again. All in the space of 48 hours!
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German market PRIME’d for launch with Bayern deal
August 11 – FC Bayern Munich have signed a multi-year partnership with PRIME Hydration that will make the young brand their official isotonic partners.
Norwegian Normann quits Dynamo Moscow after drone strike near home
August 11 – Dynamo Moscow have confirmed that Norwegian midfielder Mathias Normann has terminated his contract with the team and left Russia after a drone strike on buildings near the neighbourhood where he lived.
FFK renews ArtMotion deal promising broadcast upgrade
August 11 – The Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) and ArtMotion have renewed their TV rights contract, giving the cable operator rights to broadcast all football matches from Albi Mall Superliga, First League (both divisions), as well as the Kosovo Cup.
US Soccer appeals to Supreme Court to overturn ruling that would allow LaLiga to play in the US
August 11 – Boris Gartner, CEO of La Liga North America, speaking as the Spanish league completed its pre-season showcase in the US, said: “Having official matches here, it’s not a matter of if, but when.”
FIFA bigwig and Mali FA president Toure arrested on suspicion of embezzling public funds
August 10 – A member of FIFA’s all-powerful Council is reported to have been arrested, heaping fresh embarrassment on world football’s governing body.
Premier League opens case into Chelsea’s financial rule bending in Abramovich era
August 10 – The Premier League is investigating potential financial rule breaches at Chelsea under the regime of previous owner Roman Abramovich.
CAF to probe ‘improper conduct’ complaints against Cameroon FA boss Samuel Eto’o
August 10 – The Confederation of African Football is to investigate the head of the Cameroon FA (Fecafoot), Samuel Eto’o, one of the Continent’s most iconic figures.
Greek court charges 97 Croatians with murder, assault and possession of explosives
August 10 – Almost 100 Croatian fans have appeared in an Athens court to face criminal charges that include murder and membership of a criminal organisation over their alleged involvement in this week’s deadly violence that led to the postponement of the Champions League qualifier between AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb.
Greeks call on UEFA to ban Dinamo Zagreb after fan stabbed to death in Athens
August 10 – Greece’s AEK Athens, Greek media and fan groups have called on UEFA to ban Croatia’s Dinamo Zagreb from European competition after clashes before a Champions League third qualifying round match in Athens left one fan stabbed to death and the match being postponed.
Saudi Pro League grows broadcast deals to 130+ ahead of season kick off
August 10 – The Saudi Pro League (SPL) has confirmed more than 130 broadcasters worldwide for the 2023/24 season including streaming channel DAZN in Europe and FOX Sports in the US.
SIGA unveils ‘Integrity Match’ in conjunction with Sao Paulo FC to played during SIW2023
August 10 – Sports integrity group SIGA’s South American arm – SIGA Latin America – is collaborating with Brazil’s São Paulo Football Club, to stage an ‘Integrity Match’ at Sao Paulo’s Morumbi Stadium on September 4, just as SIGA’s Sports Integrity Week gets into full swing.
Chelsea set to close £40m shirt deal with Infinite Athlete
August 10 – Premier League Chelsea have agreed a £40 million per season front-of-shirt sponsorship with sports technology startup Infinite Athlete.
AS Monaco secures regional sponsorship witb Asian bookie 6686
August 10 – AS Monaco have announced a three-year regional partnership with online bookmaker 6686 sport for Asia.
Faroe Islands minnows Klaksvig are one game away from Champions League group glory
They just keep on defying the odds and are edging ever closer to the promised land of top tier European club competition.