Aussie and Kiwi cities mark one-year to go to 2023 Women’s World Cup
July 20 – July 2022 will likely go down in women’s international football history as the month that changed the women’s game forever.
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Serie A and OneFootball to launch 1,300-strong ‘digital moments’ collection
July 20 – The cryptocurrency crash undoubtedly slowed the growth of blockchain-based sports marketing opportunities like Fan Tokens and NFTs but a new agreement between OneFootball and Italy’s Serie A is proof of life that the digital platforms could still come roaring back.
No more magic Wanda as Civitas takes over Metropolitano naming rights
July 20 – Atletico Madrid have sold the naming rights to its Metropolitano stadium to Civitas in a 10-year deal.
Premier League looks at 3-year phase-out of shirt front betting ads, but keeping sleeve deals
July 20 – Premier League clubs look to be edging closer to agreement of voluntary restrictions on betting shirt sponsorship that they hope will satisfy UK regulators and prevent legislation banning betting and gaming sponsorship completely.
Ukraine’s Shakhtar Donetsk take €50m transfer fee claim against FIFA to CAS
July 19 – Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk are demanding €50 million damages from FIFA for lost transfer fees.
England trials banning of ‘deliberate’ heading at U12 level
July 19 – England is to become the first country in Europe to trial the banning of young children from heading the ball over fears about the link with neurological disease.
South Africa and Morocco reach final of Women’s AFCON, Nigeria lose on penalties
July 19 – Africa will crown a new champion after Morocco and South Africa reached the final of the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
OPPO dials in for last two years of UEFA Champions League rights cycle
July 18 – UEFA has agreed a two-year global sponsorship with Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO, beginning with the start of the new season and ending with the 2024-24 rights cycle.
New suits for the new season at Chelsea and Newcastle United
July 18 – With club transfer business in full swing with the start of the new season only a couple of weeks away, Chelsea and Newcastle United have both moved to bolster their management, hiring executives from the US.
Platini draws line under return to FIFA, UEFA or French football politics
By Andrew Warshaw
July 18 – Michel Platini will not attempt to take on Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency after making up his mind to abandon his original dream of running world football.
Augsburg pull out of Al-Duhail friendly after fans protest Qatar human rights record
July 18 – German Bundesliga club Augsburg called off a friendly match with Qatari club Al-Duhail on Sunday after criticism from fans.
Gareca quits Peru after failure to agree salary terms
July 18 – Peru and Ricardo Gareca have parted ways a month after the Argentinean coach failed to guide the country to a second consecutive World Cup.
A World Cup Germany keep winning
July 18 – Germany have retained their position at the top of world eFootball with a second win in a row at the FIFAe World Cup 2022 in Denmark.
Spain/Portugal unveil initial 15 stadia for 2030 World Cup bid
July 15 – The stadiums of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid are among those seeking to host matches if Spain and Portugal win the vote to stage the 2030 World Cup.
Women’s Euros beats all-time attendance record with 15 games to go
July 15 – The women’s Euros has smashed the record for the total attendance for the event – despite still being in the group stage and with only half the tournament played.