Aras Kargo load up for another season with Trabzonspor
August 28 – Turkey’s Trabzonspor have renewed their sponsorship agreement with freight company Aras Kargo for the 2023/2024 season.
Rubiales refuses to resign RFEF presidency claiming he is victim of a ‘manhunt’
By Andrew Warshaw
August 25 – In an unexpected twist that took the footballing world by surprise, under-fire Spanish FA boss Luis Rubiales steadfastly refused to step down today, describing attacks on him for that infamous kiss as “false feminism”.
Building partnerships with purpose – the future of brands in football
By Paul Nicholson
August 22 – In a massively changed sports landscape, WPP, the largest marketing and advertising services company in the world is continuing to grow its sports practice – which provides sports marketing and advisory businesses under an integrated banner. CEO of the WPP Sports Practice, Dominic Grainger, spoke exclusively to Insideworldfootball.
Sweden end USA’s unbroken six-year lead of FIFA women’s rankings, Spain go second
August 25 – In a small consolation after crashing out in the last four of the Women’s World Cup, Sweden have moved top the FIFA world ranking closely followed by champions Spain in second place with the United States losing the number one position for the first time in six years.
Deals done: Man City and Chelsea boost squads as Mitrovic scoring on Al Hilal debut
August 25 -The Premier League has continued its high-spending trend in favour of talented youth as it welcomes Belgian talent in Jeremy Doku and Romeo Lavia. The duo were bought for over double their Transfermarkt values despite only expecting to have a rotational role next year at Manchester City and Chelsea respectively.
Deals not done: Salah linked with €100m Al-Ittihad deal, Hazard sale to Palace limping over the line
August 25 – Liverpool star Mohammed Salah has been caught in transfer speculation as Saudi side Al-Ittihad reportedly prepare to launch a bid of well over €100 million to tempt the Egyptian star away from the Merseyside club.
Everton’s £150m deal with MSP Sports Capital collapses
August 25 – Premier League Everton “continue to explore discussions on new investment” after talks with MSP Sports Capital collapsed, a huge blow to one of English football’s most iconic clubs.
Laporte leaves Man City for Saudi Pro League’s Al Nassr
August 25 – Spanish defender Aymeric Laporte is heading to Saudi Arabia to play with Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane after losing his place in Manchester City’s expensively assembled back line.
AFC Champions League: Ronaldo, Mane, Neymar, Benzema, et al bring spice to ACL group draw
August 25 – Ronaldo and Sadio Mane, captain and vice-captain of Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, will make their debut in the Asian Champions League group stages against Iranian giants Persepolis FC, Qatar’s Al Duhail SC, and newcomers FC Istiklol from Tajikistan.
Lewes FC is Mercury 13’s first women’s club buy
August 25 – Mercury 13, a group led by sports entrepreneur Victoire Cogevina Reynal that will invest $100 million in acquiring women’s clubs in Europe and Latin America, will start with England’s second division side Lewes FC.
Landon Donovan’s San Diego Loyal to fold as city prepares to welcome MLS
August 25 – USL Championship club San Diego Loyal will fold at the end of the current season after four seasons in the second tier US professional league.
Brentford sign Visit Tampa Bay as club partner
August 25 – Premier League club Brentford have partnered with Visit Tampa Bay in the US.
Sharia compliant? Sportsbet.io becomes betting sponsor Saudi Arabia’s Newcastle United
August 25 – All forms of betting may be illegal in Saudi Arabia, but the rules do not extend to Saudi-owned Newcastle United who have announced a multi-year partnership with online bookmaker Sportsbet.io.
Albanian FA ends Over Sport contract and awards broadcast rights to MCN TV
August 25 – The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) has signed a 3-year TV deal with MCN TV for exclusive rights to the Albanina First Division (Abissnet Superior), Second Division, and Albanian Cup and SuperCup matches.
FIFA opens Rubiales ethics case as Hermoso piles on the pressure ahead of Spanish FA meet
August 24 – FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has opened disciplinary proceedings against Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales following the storm of criticism that has arisen over the kiss he gave Spanish player Jenni Hermoso at the World Cup final presentation.