Police drop one of three rape allegations into Premier League player who remains on bail
July 29 – One of three allegations of rape against an English Premier League international footballer has been dropped by police.
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Arsenal and Northern Ireland legend Terry Neill dies, aged 80
July 29 – Former Arsenal and Northern Ireland captain and manager Terry Neill has died at the age of 80.
Brentford unveil Gtech as stadium naming rights partner
July 29 – Premier League Brentford have unveiled Grey Technology Limited (Gtech), as the naming rights sponsor of their stadium in a 10-year deal.
Neymar faces fraud trial in Spain over 2013 transfer to Barca
July 28 – Nine years after he moved from Brazil to Barcelona, Neymar is to finally go on what is certainly to be a high-profile and eagerly followed trial in October in Spain in a long-standing case surrounding his transfer from Santos.
UEFA to trial safe-standing in club competitions
July 28 – In a significant move after years of debate among fans’ groups, UEFA is to allow safe-standing areas on a trial basis at all European club games involving teams from England, Germany and France this season.
Paris 2024 – Women’s final to close Olympic tournament, Parc des Prince to host 11 matches
July 28 – The women’s final will for the first time conclude the Olympic football tournament in Paris in 2024, FIFA revealed on Thursday, along with further details of the competition’s match schedule.
De Walt takes Bournemouth sleeve in one-season deal
July 28 – AFC Bournemouth, returning to the Premier League after two seasons in the Championship, have secured a one-season sleeve sponsorship with power tool manufacturer DeWalt.
Concacaf U15 Girls head for Florida for 19-nation development tournament
July 28 – Concacaf has released the schedule and groups for the 19-nation 2022 Concacaf Girls’ U-15 Championship to be played July 31 to August 7 in Tampa, Florida.
Man Utd expands Sportsbreaks.com deal to bring more US and Canadian fans to Old Trafford
July 28 – Manchester United has expanded its year-old partnership with Sportsbreaks.com to focus on North America and market official ticket and hotel packages to Manchester United fans in the US and Canada.
Aston Villa go local with Homserve partnership
July 28 – Aston Villa has announced locally-based businesss Homeserve as a new club partner.
Down and out Girondins de Bordeaux given last minute reprieve to play in Ligue 2
July 27 – On the eve of the new French season, Girondins de Bordeaux have been reinstated to Ligue 2 by the French Football Federation (FFF).
FAIR Game says EPL’s ‘New Deal’ plan would undermine sporting integrity of English football
July 27 – Plans by the English Premier League for a new cash distribution system to support lower league clubs have been described as having “more holes than a slice of Swiss cheese”.
Copa America: Brazil and Colombia win 2023 World Cup and Paris 2024 slots
July 27 – Brazil and Colombia have qualified for the 2023 Women’s World Cup and the Women’s football tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris after reaching the final of the Copa America.
Man City go live with Recast Channel and micro-payment revenue model
July 27 – Micro-payment streaming platform Recast has launched a Manchester City channel that is available globally and kicked off with the club’s friendly against Bayern Munich last weekend in Green Bay.
The FA and Kick It Out probe into barriers of reporting abuse in grassroots game
July 27 – The FA and Kick It Out have combined on a research project into the barriers of reporting discriminatory and physical abuse across grassroots football.