Pop-up FIFA Museum in Sydney to showcase 2023 winner’s trophy
August 3 – The Women’s World Cup 2023 winner’s trophy will make an appearance this weekend at the FIFA museum during the FIFA fan festival in Sydney.
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Arsenal lands another four years of Emirates shirt sponsorship at £50m per season
August 3 – Arsenal have renewed their shirt sponsorship with Emirates in a deal that will take the partnership through to at least 2028.
World Cup ignites passion in Ireland but FAI stalls on how to move forward
August 3 – Ireland’s Football Association (FAI) won’t be rushed into a decision about the future of women’s coach Vera Pauw (pictured), saying that they will “undertake a full and comprehensive review of the campaign and tournament, as is our standard practice, and this will be discussed at the next FAI board meeting in the coming weeks”.
Bundesliga continues building in India with Sony Pictures TV rights deal
August 3 – Germany’s Bundesliga have extended their broadcast rights deal with Sony Pictures Networks India for a further three-years in India and the subcontinent.
Klopp warns Saudi’s late transfer window close could see last minute raids on European clubs
August 2 – Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has urged FIFA to look into Saudi Arabia’s transfer window closing three weeks after Europe’s, fearing major European leagues will lose more players without being able to replace them.
Jordi Alba joins Barca buddies Messi and Busquets at InterMiami
August 2- Iconic Barcelona and Spain defender Jordi Alba has joined ex-teammates Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets at InterMiami in the MLS. The club is managed by former Barca manager Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino.
Japan’s Brilliantcrypto sign with PSG for global launch
August 2 – French champions Paris Saint-Germain have secured a two-year global partnership with Japanese game developers Brilliantcrypto.
Infantino’s whistle-stop PacRim trip was all about the money… and a bit about the votes
August 2 – Having been criticised for leaving the hosts of the Women’s World Cup to tour the Pacific Islands, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has detailed his meetings and appointments on his private jet whistle-stop tour, adding a video news release from his last stop in Tonga.
Saudis overcome last minute nerves to sign €46.7m Fabinho deal
August 2 – Fabinho has completed a €46.7 million switch from Liverpool to Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League which will see him earn £700,00 per week over the course of his three-year deal.
MLS and Columbus Crew lose Lucas Zelarayán to Saudi Pro League’s Al-Fateh
August 2 – The Saudi Pro League has hit headlines signing big stars from Europe’s big leagues, but the search for proven talent isn’t confined to Europe.
AS Monaco add Bang & Olufsen as back-of-shirt sponsor
August 2 – France’s Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco have announced Danish luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen as the newest member of their premium partner family.
Adidas agree £900m+, 10-year renewal with Man Utd
August 1 – Manchester United have announced a 10-year extension to its partnership with Adidas worth almost £1 billion.
English to clamp down on players and managers behaving badly
August 1 – English football authorities have introduced a series of disciplinary measures to improve the behaviour of players, managers and fans at all levels of the game next season.
Levski Sofia refuse to sell tickets to Shkupi fans after violence in Skopje
August 1 – Bulgaria’s Levski Sofia have refused to sell tickets to North Macedonian Shkupi fans for the second-leg of their UEFA Conference League qualifier following fan clashes in the first leg of the tie in Skopje last week.
Roma go regional with 678.com deal
August 1 – Italian giants AS Roma have announced a new regional sponsorship with Asia-targeted betting site 678.com.