Lay’s takes a bigger bite of FIFA’s World Cup sponsor pitch
September 13 – Lay’s have deepened their partnership with global governing body FIFA, signing up as a sponsor for the 2026 World Cup and the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
Boban denies he is interested in UEFA presidency but still ‘bitter’ at having lost the fight
September 13 – Former UEFA bigwig Zvonimir Boban says he does not want to succeed his one-time ally and boss Aleksander Čeferin as president of the organisation as the infamous fallout between the pair suddenly resurfaced.
FC 25 downgrades Saudi Pro League player ratings across the board
September 13 – Saudi Arabia’s clubs hit the headlines when they embarked on a raid of Europe for some of football’s biggest names.
Ant builds payments nest at Tottenham Hotspur
September 13 – English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur have teamed up with Ant International, a digital payment and financial technology leader, in a three-year deal.
Homicide trial of Maradona’s medical team pushed into 2025
September 13 – A trial of eight health workers charged with “homicide by negligence” over the death of Diego Maradona has been postponed again, this time from October until March.
Man City players dominate EA Sports Premier League player rankings
September 13 – EA Sports has unveiled the top 25 Premier League player ratings ahead of the release of their flagship FC25 game later this month.
Decathlon brands its Kipsta ball for Europa and Conference leagues
September 13 –Decathlon begins life this month as the new official ball supplier of the Europa League and Conference League in a three-year deal starting with the 2024/25 season.
Thailand’s BG Sports buys into AFC club and 2026 qualifiers with 5-year broadcast deal
September 13 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced a new five-year media partnership with BG Sports which will see them broadcast AFC club and national team matches in Thailand.
Man Utd post £113m in losses as club targets resources at improved playing performance
September 12 – Manchester United posted net losses of £113.2 million for the year ending June 30 despite earning record revenues £661.8 million – their fifth straight year of losses.
Mbappe refuses LFP offer of mediation with PSG over claim for unpaid €55m in wages
September 12 – Kylian Mbappe looks to have failed in his bid to get Paris Saint-Germain to pay him €55 million in what he claims are unpaid wages and bonuses.
Textor says closing of Crystal Palace share sale will open pathway for Everton buy
September 12 – American businessman John Textor says he is an “awkward spot” in the process of buying Everton.
AFC agrees regional deal for talabat covering new club competitions
September 12 – On-demand food and Q-commerce app talabat has become an Official Regional Partner of the AFC’s new club competition eco-system.
Aussie women’s A-League agrees naming rights deal with SharkNinja
September 12 – Technology company SharkNinja has become the naming rights of the women’s A-League in a multi-year deal.
McClaren opens Jamaica account with Honduras win; Costa Rica battle Guatemala
September 12 – After a casual start and a 0-0 home draw against Cuba in his first competitive matches in charge of Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz, Steve McClaren saw his team secure a crucial win away to Honduras.
Yamal tops ranking of world’s best teenagers. Mainoo makes top 5
September 12 – Spain starlet Lamine Yamal has been ranked as the top teenager in world football by the CIES Football Observatory, who compiled a top-100 list of young players based on experience and ability.