Buffon hangs up his gloves after 28 years and 1,100+ appearances
August 3 – Italian goalkeeping legend Gianluigi Buffon has retired from football at age 45.
Arsenal lands another four years of Emirates shirt sponsorship at £50m per season
August 3 – Arsenal have renewed their shirt sponsorship with Emirates in a deal that will take the partnership through to at least 2028.
Chinese legend Li Tie charged in Hubei for suspected bribery
August 3 – Li Tie, the former head coach of China’s men’s national team who previously played in the English Premier League for Everton and Sheffield United, has been charged with several counts of suspected bribery.
World Cup ignites passion in Ireland but FAI stalls on how to move forward
August 3 – Ireland’s Football Association (FAI) won’t be rushed into a decision about the future of women’s coach Vera Pauw (pictured), saying that they will “undertake a full and comprehensive review of the campaign and tournament, as is our standard practice, and this will be discussed at the next FAI board meeting in the coming weeks”.
Bundesliga continues building in India with Sony Pictures TV rights deal
August 3 – Germany’s Bundesliga have extended their broadcast rights deal with Sony Pictures Networks India for a further three-years in India and the subcontinent.
WWC23: Rags to riches Reggae Girlz end Brazil’s World Cup
August 2 – Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz have knocked out one of the pre-tournament favourites Brazil with a goalless draw to progress to the round of 16 for the first time in their history. The match also brought an end to Marta’s World Cup career.
Klopp warns Saudi’s late transfer window close could see last minute raids on European clubs
August 2 – Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has urged FIFA to look into Saudi Arabia’s transfer window closing three weeks after Europe’s, fearing major European leagues will lose more players without being able to replace them.
Sadio Mane joins Saudi gravy train, joining Ronaldo at Al Nasser in $43m deal
August 2 – Another day, another high-profile footballing export to Saudi Arabia. Sadio Mane has become the latest big name to quit European football for the Saudi Pro League after agreeing to join Al-Nassr from Bayern Munich and team up with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jordi Alba joins Barca buddies Messi and Busquets at InterMiami
August 2- Iconic Barcelona and Spain defender Jordi Alba has joined ex-teammates Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets at InterMiami in the MLS. The club is managed by former Barca manager Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino.
WWC2023: Sweden maintain unbeaten record, SA bump Italy for last 16 slot
By Samindra Kunti in Hamilton
August 2 – Sweden wrapped up the group stages with a routine 2-0 victory against Argentina to finish top of Group G and maintain an unbeaten record ahead of their showdown with defending champions the United States in the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup.
Japan’s Brilliantcrypto sign with PSG for global launch
August 2 – French champions Paris Saint-Germain have secured a two-year global partnership with Japanese game developers Brilliantcrypto.
Infantino’s whistle-stop PacRim trip was all about the money… and a bit about the votes
August 2 – Having been criticised for leaving the hosts of the Women’s World Cup to tour the Pacific Islands, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has detailed his meetings and appointments on his private jet whistle-stop tour, adding a video news release from his last stop in Tonga.
WWC2023: Shape-shifting England hit China for six
August 2 – After two tight, unconvincing 1-0 wins over Haiti and Denmark, England have finally arrived at the Women’s World Cup.
Saudis overcome last minute nerves to sign €46.7m Fabinho deal
August 2 – Fabinho has completed a €46.7 million switch from Liverpool to Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League which will see him earn £700,00 per week over the course of his three-year deal.
MLS and Columbus Crew lose Lucas Zelarayán to Saudi Pro League’s Al-Fateh
August 2 – The Saudi Pro League has hit headlines signing big stars from Europe’s big leagues, but the search for proven talent isn’t confined to Europe.