AC Milan link with Corpay for forex solution and sponsorship
October 20 – AC Milan have struck an agreement with Corpay which will see Corpay’s Cross-Border business become the Rossoneri’s Official Commercial Foreign Exchange Partner.
Ludogorets secures exclusive merchandising deal with Sport Vision retail chain
October 20 – The 12-time Bulgarian champions Ludogorets Razgrad, have launched a new partnership with Sport Vision, one of the largest sporting goods chains on the Balkans.
Barca boss Laporta added to Spanish probe into referee payments
October 19 – Barcelona President Joan Laporta (pictured) has been placed under formal investigation for suspected bribery as part of Spanish football’s ongoing refereeing scandal.
Spain recall Hermoso for Nations League for first time since World Cup final ‘kiss’
October 19 – For the first time since the Women’s World Cup final and the infamous, unsolicited kiss by former Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales, Jennifer Hermoso has been called up for the Spain national team.
CWC 2nd round of ticket sales opens with eyes on Saudi’s hosting capabilities
October 19 – FIFA have opened the second phase of ticket sales for the Club World Cup 2023, to be held in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi sports minister Bader Alkadi says sports investment is for the nation, not reputation
October 19 – Saudi Arabia’s vice-minister of sport has added his voice to countering critics who accuse the country of using its sovereign wealth fund to engage in “sportswashing” to deflect from its human rights record.
Premier League launches UK broadcast rights tender with a 70-match increase in live games
October 19 – The Premier League is increasing the number of live televised fixtures in the UK from 200 to around 270 in its next rights cycle.
Everton sale concerns as regulators wait for audited 777 Partners financial statements
October 19 – The proposed takeover of English Premier League club Everton by American investment firm 777 Partners has come under further scrutiny after claims emerged the company has so far failed to provide audited financial statements to a British government regulator.
Newcastle confirm investigation on-going into Tonali’s illegal betting
October 19 – Newcastle United have confirmed that their Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali is under investigation in relation to illegal betting.
Man City’s Rodri tops ranking of world’s best passers
October 19 – Manchester City star Rodri heads a ranking of the 100 ‘best distributors’ in world football, according to the latest data from the CIES Football Observatory.
Lekjaa, Rocha and Gomez confirm their 2030 World Cup bid is following the program
October 19 – The three presidents of the Morocco, Portugal and Spain federations meeting in Lisbon and Madrid this week, have confirmed that they will submit their official letter of interest to joint host the 2030 World Cup on October 28.
Jamaica vs Canada and Panama vs Costa Rica headline CNL quarter finals in November
October 19 – The Concacaf Nations League quarter final match-ups have thrown up two intriguing ties with Jamaica facing Canada and Panama meeting Costa Rica in what look set to be defining moments for all four nations.
£129m Neymar facing surgery and four months out of action
October 19 – Neymar’s rollercoaster season on and off the pitch has taken another damaging hit after he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee while on international duty.
AFC elects new judiciary for 2023 to 2027 term
October 19 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has elected members of its judicial bodies for the 2023 to 2027 term at an Extraordinary Congress held virtually yesterday.
Indonesia pull out of WC 2034 bidding, leaving Aussies out in the cold and another winter World Cup on the cards
October 18 – A week after disclosing they were having talks with Australia about a bid to co-host the 2034 World Cup, the Indonesia FA (PSSI) has backtracked and said the federation is now backing Saudi Arabia, a decision that leaves the 2034 finals within the Arab Kingdom’s touching distance.