Mengniu expands FIFA deal to cover next three World Cups
August 4 – China’s Mengniu has attached its name to FIFA’s next three World Cups, extending a previous partnership with the world federation.
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Klaksvik take another giant killing step towards UCL with BK Hacken win, Molde next
August 4 – The champions of the tiny football-mad Faroe Islands, KI Klaksvik, have done it again.
FIFA investigates alleged sexual harassment of Zambia coach at WWC2023
August 3 – FIFA is investigating allegations of misconduct involving the Zambia team at the Women’s World Cup.
Everton sign KICK as sleeve patch sponsor
August 4 – Everton FC have agreed a multi-year sleeve sponsorship with online streaming platform KICK.
Ramsdale says it is time to call out homophobia and end ‘fear of abuse’
August 4 – Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who has three England caps, has pledged to call out homophobia in football, revealing his deep pride in his brother who is gay.
Burnley and Sheffield Utd stats lead the Big 5 league newcomers battle for top tier survival
August 4 – Football Benchmark has taken a bird’s-eye look at the 13 clubs promoted to Europe’s Big 5 leagues with an analysis of their squad market valuations, summer transfer activities, as well as their social media following.
UEFA fines Osasuna for going to civil courts, but suspends ban on Conference League entry
August 4 – Osasuna, who had their ban from European competition overturned last week bu UEFA, have not escaped sanction for filing a claim before the ‘ordinary state courts’ in Pamplona related to that initial ban which was issued for a decade-old match-fixing infraction.
Man City agree £77m deal for RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol
August 3 – Manchester City have agreed a £77.6 million deal with RB Leipzig for centre-back Josko Gvardiol. The deal is not the highest ever for a centreback (Harry Maguire hold the record at £80 million) but it is more than Liverpool paid for Virgil van Dyke (£75 million).
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.
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.