Parimatch add Nottingham Forest to Premier League sponsorship roster
September 4 – Premier League club Nottingham Forest have announced a new partnership with online gambling operator Parimatch who become the club’s official UK betting partner.
Bulgarian FA sacks referees and VAR chiefs after clubs angered by mistakes
September 4 – The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) has fired the chairman of its Refereeing Commission, the Spaniard David Fernadez Borbalan (pictured). The BFU has also removed Petar Petrov, responsible for the introduction of VAR in Bulgaria, as well as the chief manager of referees in Bulgaria, Stoyan Alexiev.
MNC renews rights for AFC’s national team and expanded club competitions
September 4 – Indonesia-based MNC Group has renewed its media rights partnership with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) via its PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk (MNC) broadcast division for the 2025-2028 commercial cycle.
Rapidly growing SportyBet punts on regional deal for Africa with LaLiga
September 4 – Fast-growing African online betting business SportyBet has agreed a multi-year sponsorship with LaLiga, adding to the Spanish leagues regional betting deals with M88 in Asia and RushBet in South America.
Transfer spend $1bn down on 2023 at $6.4bn, but women’s game continues to grow
September 3 – The volume of money flowing through the international transfer system for the mid-year window just closed may be $1 billion lower than 2023, but the actual numbers of transfers made are higher.
UEFA cuts maximum ticket price for away fans in Euro club competitions
September 3 – In a move that has been welcomed by supporters across the Continent who had complained about spiralling costs, UEFA has announced new capped ticket prices for away fans in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.
Motsepe calls for better pay for top execs at African FAs
September 3 – Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has suggested that his organisation’s payments to member associations should also benefit the secretary generals of those countries.
Uruguay’s Luis Suarez call time on his 142 cap international career
September 3 – Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has announced his retirement from international football and will play his last match for the Celeste on Friday against Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier.
Lidl signs up for Europa and Conference League 3-year sponsorship cycle
September 3 – German food chain Lidl has expanded its relationship with UEFA becoming an official global sponsor of the Europa League and Conference League for the three-season cycle starting 2024/25 and ending with the 2026/27 season.
Match week 3: Premier League crowds average 99.23% capacity
September 3 – England’s top flight has continued its strong attendance figures despite an uncharacteristic drop on just the second matchday of the season.
Crystal Palace plan £100m+ expansion of Selhurst Park
September 3 – Crystal Palace have unveiled a development plan to give 100-year-old Selhurst park a facelift in an effort to keep up with their London neighbours.
Aussies rethink transfer rules in move to make pro game more sustainable
September 3 – Australian football stakeholders, who have jointly committed to a ‘holistic’ review of the Aussie professional game’s economic model, as a first step have agreed to phase out the controversial ‘Caceres Clause’ that covers player transfers.
Kaizen Gaming brand Stoiximan adds Cyprus League naming rights to CFA sponsorships
September 3 – The Cyprus Football Association has deepened its relationship with betting brand Stoiximan with a three-season naming rights sponsorship for it top-tier league which will now be called the Cyprus League by Stoiximan.
Ghana coaches stable after being hospitalised after car crash
September 3 – Three Ghana coaches, including former Premier League defender John Paintsil, are in a stable condition after a car crash.
Casemiro’s wife reminds critics after Liverpool loss he has won a few trophies
September 3 – It isn’t every day that a footballer’s wife gets publicly involved about decisions on the pitch.