August 21 – The English FA have announced a long-term renewal with Fanatics, expanding the retail, eCommerce and merchandising partnership the FA already holds with the global digital sports platform.
August 20 – Amnesty International has demanded the Dutch FA, the KNVB, and professional clubs take a stance over the hosting of the 2034 World Cup that is set to be awarded to Saudi Arabia later this year.
August 20 – China’s crackdown on corrupt football officials has intensified with yet more jail sentences meted out.
August 20 – German captain Ilkay Gundogan has announced his retirement from international football after leading his country to the quarterfinals at Euro 2024, citing “a certain tiredness” both physically and mentally.
August 20 – Turkey’s Göztepe has signed a back-of-shirt sponsorship with the energy company Solares Enerji.
August 20 – The USL Super League, the new Division One professional women’s soccer league in the USA that rivals the NWSL, kicked off this weekend with the league announcing sell-out crowds in all three opening day matches.
August 20 – After leading France’s Olympic men’s team to a silver medal, Thierry Henry has quit the under-21 coaching role citing personal reasons.
August 20 – Premier League Leicester City have unveiled a new partnership with LiteFinance, who become the club’s Official Trading Partner.
August 20 – Serie A’s Juventus have partnered with hydration beverage company Prime, co-founded by YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI, which will see it become the club’s official sports drink.
August 20 – Premier League holders Manchester City have agreed a new regional partnership with Yili which will see the Chinese dairy products producer become the club’s official dairy partner on a multi-year deal.
August 19 – China has jailed yet another leading official for bribery as the crackdown into football corruption shows no sign of abating.
August 19 – When the Champions League proper begins next month, it will look nothing like the previous format after undergoing perhaps the most significant revamp in the competition’s history.
August 19 – Ukrainian club Kryvbas has appealed to UEFA to replace a Turkish referee delegated for their Conference League playoff against Real Betis this Thursday.
August 19 – With the new season underway in the wake of the summer’s international action, the movings of the transfer market continue to build pace with the end of the window in sight.
