BetMGM to take over Spurs kit sponsorship from Getir
May 1 – BetMGM is to take over the ‘Official Training Wear Partner’ rights at Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur from next season.
Bienvenida a Necaxa? Reynolds and McElhenney take minority stake in LigaMX club
May 1 – Hollywood stars and Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have bought a minority stake in the Liga MX side Club Necaxa, as the duo add a second club to their football portfolio.
Hosts Indonesia ready for return of AFC’s U17 Women’s Asian Cup after 5-year gap
May 1 – The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup is set for a return after a five-year hiatus, with Indonesia gearing up to host the competition for the first time later this month.
CAS clears Brazil’s Gabigol of attempted anti-doping fraud
May 1 – Flamengo striker Gabriel Barbosa has been cleared to play again, pending an appeal against his ban for a violation of anti-doping rules, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Tuesday.
Santos report rising debt levels as club faces life in Brazil’s second tier
May 1 – Santos, who were relegated to Brazil’s Serie B last season, have reported rising debt of more than 4%, from R$578 million ($111 million) in 2022, to more than R$600 million in 2023.
Ratcliffe’s (k)night of the long knives continues at Man Utd as CEO and CFO exit
May 1 – Following news that Manchester United is set to hang For Sale signs on the bulk of the club’s players this summer, the club has announced further changes to its management.
Ganchev family exit CSKA Sofia, handing shares and majority control to national sports foundation
May 1 – Joint majority owners of Bulgaria’s CSKA Sofia and the club’s principle funding source, the Ganchev family, are stepping away from the club at the end of the season.
US-Mexico pull out of bid for 2027 Women’s World Cup, to focus on a run at 2031 hosting
April 30 – The US and Mexico have decided to pull out of bidding for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, with the US Soccer Federation (USSF) telling its member bodies in a letter that it is instead focussing on a bid for the hosting rights to 2031.
Premier League agrees to bring in salary cap ‘anchored’ against TV revenue from 2025/26
April 30 – English Premier League clubs have taken a significant step towards introducing a salary cap for the first time in order to limit the gap in financial strength between teams at the top and bottom of the division.
Jury rules agent’s email to Chelsea’s Granovskaia over Zouma commission was not threatening
April 30 – A football agent accused of sending a threatening email to a senior director at Chelsea demanding a six-figure commission over the transfer of French defender Kurt Zouma has been found not guilty.
Indonesian and Iraqi dreams shattered as Japan and Uzbekistan ease into U23 Asian cup final
April 30 – Japan and Uzbekistan will contest the AFC U23 Asian Cup final at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar this Friday.
Liverpool extend AXA sponsorships for a further five seasons
April 30 – Liverpool FC have extended their long-term partnership with insurance giant AXA until 2029.
Ronaldo exits Cruzeiro ownership with $117m sale to Pedro Figueiredo
April 30 – Brazilian legend Ronaldo has sold his stake in his boyhood club Cruzeiro following criticism over his management. Supermarket chain billionaire Pedro Figueiredo has acquired 100% of the club.
Man Utd plan massive summer sale as Sir Jim bids to shake-off ‘also-ran’ moniker
April 30 – Manchester United are willing to listen to offers for a vast majority of their first-team squad this summer as new investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe masterminds a total revamp.
AC Milan Women head to Mexico for Her Nations Tour matches vs Monterrey and Pachuca
April 30 – AC Milan Women will compete in the ‘Her Nations Tour’ friendly tournament this summer, with the club set to travel to Mexico for the competition’s kick-off on June 9.