Human Rights Watch and Fairsquare warn of migrant death in Saudi Arabia
May 15 – Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Fairsquare have warned of increased migrant worker deaths in Saudi Arabia, the host country of the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
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Riverside Stand’s Sky Deck’s Rooftop completes Fulham’s Craven Cottage transformation
May 15 – Resting serenely on the banks of the River Thames, Craven Cottage – London’s oldest football stadium – has completed its magnificent transformation with the full opening of The Riverside Stand.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino outlines revenue aims for 2027 Women’s World Cup
May 15 – Globe-trotting FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, continued his diplomatic tour this week, appearing at the Saudi Arabia-U.S. Investment Forum in Riyadh where he outlined bold revenue targets for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Bournemouth owner Foley to buy back Vitality Stadium and renovate to 23,000 capacity
May 14 – Premier League Bournemouth’s owners – the Black Knight Football Club – are set to buy the Vitality Stadium, which the club have called home since 2010. Having considered moving to a larger new-build stadium locally, the club will now develop its existing ground instead.
The smallest stadium in the Premier League with a capacity of just 11,307, the club said it “making progress” on development plans. The club recently opened a new multimillion-pound performance centre.
Betano picks up Danish Superliga club Brøndby IF’s shirt sponsorship
May 14 – Kaizen Gaming’s online betting brand Betano, which has been establishing a large footprint in football sponsorship, has become the main partner and shirt sponsor of Danish Superliga club Brøndby IF in a three-year deal beginning this August.
French FA to hand Ligue1 ownership to clubs and CVC in bid to build financial strength
May 13 – Imitation is indeed the sincerest form of flattery, and the 33-year-old English Premier League is deserving of a bow as the French Football Federation (FFF) unveils plans to completely transform their governance structure by adopting the Premier League’s club-owned model.
Everton shelve Goodison Park redevelopment in favour of keeping iconic ground for women’s team
May 14 – Goodison Park will live on with the iconic stadium to become the home of Everton Women, the club confirmed on Tuesday.
Nottingham Forest’s Awoniyi has ‘urgent surgery’ on abdominal injury
May 14 – The heated on-field exchange between Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis and manager Nuno Espirito Santo during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Leicester City has been overshadowed by the serious injury to striker Taiwo Awoniyi that sparked the confrontation.
No bad hombres at Club World Cup
May 14 – U.S. President Donald Trump, who famously coined the term ‘bad hombres’, should be pleased to learn that 15,000 such individuals will be barred from U.S. stadiums during this year’s FIFA Club World Cup. Argentine Security Minister Patricia Bullrich has delivered a comprehensive list of violent football supporters to the United States Embassy in Buenos Aires, ensuring they’ll watch the tournament from afar.
Aston Villa to open The Warehouse entertainment venue in December
May 14 – Aston Villa FC are making waves in the Premier League with their ambitious expansion into entertainment. The club has partnered with Oak View Group (OVG) to launch The Warehouse – a 3,500-capacity live entertainment venue adjacent to their home ground, Villa Park opening this December.
Match week 36: Battle for Champions League keeps stadia full as bottom dwellers drift away
May 14 – Match week 36 delivered an average stadium capacity of 97.82%, offering a slight reality check after last week’s bumper figures, as persistent underperformance by familiar strugglers — Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton — dragged down the overall average.
Okocha, Adebayor and Eto’o to visit Somalia on ‘Peace Tour’
May 14 – Somalian football, which has been making great strides to overcome the country’s violent and turbulent past, is being given a high profile boost with the visit of three of Africa’s most senior football legends in a show of solidarity and demonstration of the increased safety in the country.
Sebastian Ingrosso to headline Champion League fan festival before Munich final
May 14 – UEFA is doubling down on its entertainment-driven fan engagement with confirmation that Swedish DJ Sebastian Ingrosso will headline the Friday Night Show at this year’s UEFA Champions Festival in Munich.
More than just a goal: Messi to pick his favourite; Anadol to create an art piece; Christies to auction for charity
May 14 – Lionel Messi has scored more than 800 goals in his career but which one is his favourite? As part of a charity campaign promotion between Inter Miami CF Foundation (IMCFF) and UNICEF all will be revealed this month and then further immortalised in art.
UEFA appoints Eastern European referees for all four of its club finals
May14 – Romania’s István Kovács will take charge of the UEFA Champions League final, while Croatia’s Ivana Martinčić will officiate the Women’s Champions League final.