Conmebol agrees Avianca and Puma Energy deals for club competitions
August 4 – South American Football Confederation Conmebol has added a a major sponsor partner as well as a regional sponsor for its club competitions.
World Football
Abdoulaye Fall wins chaotic Senegal FA election amid claims of electoral corruption
August 4 – Abdoulaye Fall will succeed long-standing Augustin Senghor as the president of the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) following tumultuous elections that included a suspension of proceedings and police intervention.
Marta double steers Brazil to Copa America penalty shoot-out win
August 4 – Superstar Marta helped Brazil to retain their South American crown, winning a penalty shootout 5-4 against Colombia following a dramatic 4-4 draw in the final of the Copa America.
Greek FA concludes deal for Athens training centre and commits €21.5m to renovation
August 4 – The Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) has completed the purchase of the Paiania training facility on the outskirts of the Greek capital, Athens, which will be renovated to become the base for Greek national teams.
Leagues Cup 2025 sees MLS clubs fight back
August 1 – MLS clubs bounced back from a disappointing opening night as four American sides secured victories in Wednesday’s Leagues Cup action, leveling the score against their Liga MX counterparts in the race for three 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup spots.
Croatian Super League gets Uhlsport ball rolling for season kick-off
August 1 – The Croatian Football Federation (HNF) has unveiled its new Uhlsport match ball for tonight’s kick-off of the new SuperSport HNL season tonight.
Barcelona become latest name to sign up with war-torn DR Congo
July 31 – FC Barcelona has inked a four-year partnership with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that will see the La Liga giants promote the African nation as a tourist and cultural destination.
Man City financial rule breach verdict ‘pushed back to October’
July 31 – The long-awaited verdict on Manchester City’s alleged 115 breaches of Premier League financial rules is now not expected to be delivered until at least October, according to reports.
Napoli signal end of Diego Maradona era
July 31 – Serie A champions Napoli have formally signalled their intent to leave the historic Stadio Diego Armando Maradona behind, declaring it unfit for modern international competition and laying the groundwork for a brand-new stadium.
CBF President Xaud targeted by police search over alleged electoral crime
July 31 – The Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) has denied that President Samir Xaud is the target of an investigation after its offices were searched by police.
Xaud, who only became President of the CBF in May, and federal deputy Helena da Asatur were reportedly the centre of a series of searches by the Brazilian federal police, who are investigating suspected electoral crimes in Xaud’s home state of Roraima.
Women’s Euro 2025 beats men’s Euro 2024 for online retail sales
July 30 – The UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 hasn’t just broken new ground on the pitch – it’s delivered knockout results in the world of online retail too. According to fresh data from ecommerce specialists Visualsoft, the Women’s tournament outperformed the Men’s 2024 edition in various online sales metrics across fashion, sport, and children’s products.
PSG and Spurs fans hustle for 2025 Super Cup tickets
July 30 – Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 UEFA Super Cup, with Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain set to take on Europa League champions Tottenham Hotspur at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy on Wednesday August 13.
Ban served, Priestman returns to coaching with Wellington Phoenix
July 30 – Former Canada coach Bev Priestman will return to coaching as manager of New Zealand’s Wellington Phoenix following her spying ban.
Sporting KC rides MLS stadium renovation wave
July 30 – Sporting Kansas City’s partnership with Populous to revamp their home stadium, Children’s Mercy Park positions the club within a broader trend of MLS stadium enhancements that’s transforming matchday experiences across the league.
Besiktas fans abuse new signings Jurasek and Arroyo after Europa League loss to Shakhtar Donetsk
July 30 – Turkish club Besiktas has come out in support of David Jurasek and Keny Arroyo after a barrage of abuse on social media.