WWC2023 tickets are still on sale, but FIFA has ‘sold out’ of sponsorship packages
July 21 – With the Women’s World Cup now into its second day, the governing body is reporting that it has sold all its sponsorship packages.
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Mexico’s Gold Cup win pushes them up World Ranking. Argentina remain top
July 21 – Concacaf Gold Cup winners Mexico have moved up FIFA World Ranking to 12th place, one behind the USA in 11th.
Concacaf W strategy bears results as Montagliani sends message of support to his six 2023 nations
July 21 – Concacaf president Victor Montagliani, coming off the back of the successful conclusion of the Gold Cup, has turned his attention to his six member nations competing at the Women’s World Cup.
Premier League partners with Destination Sport for delivery of Summer Series in US
July 21 – With Premier League clubs head for the East coast of the US for pre-season friendlies as part of the Premier League Summer Series, Destination Sport Travel Group has announced a new partnership with league for its sport travel brand Sportsbreaks.com.
Sam Baro buys €30m stake in Belgian Pro league’s AA Gent
July 21 – AA Gent will remain in Belgian ownership hands with Sam Baro taking control of the Flemish club, replacing current owner Ivan de Witte.
City council votes to financially support North Macedonia’s Vardar Skopje
July 21 – The Skopje City Council have voted unanimously to grant financial aid to the local football club Vardar Skopje.
Skin in the game. Estée Lauder targets China with Man Utd deal
July 21 – Manchester United have signed a regional sponsorship with Estée Lauder, focusing on the club’s fanbase in China and the Asia Pacific region.
UCL giantkillers: Faroe Islands’ Klaksvik stun Hungary’s Ferencváros
July 20 – The champions of the tiny Faroe Islands, Klaksvik, have made history by reaching the Champions League second qualifying round for the first time.
After a disjointed and fractious build-up, FIFA stumbles to WWC 2023 start line
By Samindra Kunti in Auckland
July 20 – Australians once described football as a game for Sheilas, Wogs and Poofters but from Thursday on they will co-host, alongside New Zealand, the sport’s premier women’s tournament with more finalists than ever vying for the global crown in a World Cup that FIFA boss Gianni Infantino believes will win over the sceptics, even if pay disputes and prize money inequality shroud the month-long football festival.
Poll of US fans finds New York New Jersey as preferred venue for 2026 World Cup final
July 20 – A survey of fans across the US has found that fans want to see New York New Jersey as the host for the World Cup 2026 Final at the MetLife Stadium.
Cleared of rape charges, Mendy returns to France and signs for Lorient
July 20 – Former France international Benjamin Mendy has signed a two-year deal with French club Lorient on Wednesday, only days after being cleared of rape allegations.
AEK renews online retailer CAR.gr for a further two years
July 20 – Greek champions AEK Athens have extended their back-of-shirt sponsorship with CAR.gr for a further two years.
FIFA finds room for last minute addition of Booking.com to WWC2023 sponsorship roster
July 20 – A day before the official kick off of the Women’s World Cup, FIFA has announced Booking.com as the 2023 tournament’s Official Online Travel Sponsor.
MSC Cruises docks on AC Milan’s sleeve
July 20 – MSC Cruises have picked up the sleeve patch of AC Milan’s shirt in a multi-year deal that will start this weekend when AC Milan meet Real Madrid at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles as part of the Soccer Champions Tour 2023.
MLS vs Saudi Pro League? Garber says the point is expansion of the game beyond Europe
July 19 – Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber insists the rise of the cash-rich Saudi Pro League won’t threaten the MLS’s potential expansion into emerging viewing markets.