AC Milan lands another four years of Emirates shirt sponsorship
December 15 – Serie A giants have extended their shirt sponsorship with Emirates, a partnership that has been in place for 15 years.
New report finds on-going ‘misconduct’ in US women’s professional game
December 15 – A joint investigation unit commissioned by the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and their players association (NWSLPA) has found widespread, ongoing misconduct in the top-flight North American league, according to a report released on Wednesday.
Morocco’s record breaking World Cup run broken by French resistance, and Mbappe
By Samindra Kunti in Al Khor
December 15 – After a history-making run, Moroccan hearts were finally broken. But following their 2-0 semi-final defeat to defending champions France coach Walid Regragui said that with a sense of pride prevailed that his side had shown “a good image”.
Nepalese call on Infantino to ‘stop looking the other way’ over migrant worker compensation
December 15 – More than three dozen Nepali civil society groups have called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to “stop looking the other way” while migrant workers in Qatar are denied compensation.
Saudis add Ecuador to their growing list of international federation partners
December 15 – Another day, another MoU for the Saudi Arabian Football Association (SAFF) who are rapidly building a network of friends and influence across the football world.
MLS secures domestic Fox and TelevisaUnivision deals ahead of Apple season pass launch
December 15 – Major League Soccer has released detail of its expanded four-year ‘linear’ television agreements with FOX Sports and TelevisaUnivision in the US, plus TSN and RDS in Canada.
Moroccan fans left at home for semi-final after Qataris restrict flights into Doha
December 14 – Morocco’s national airline said it was cancelling all flights it had scheduled for today to carry hundreds more fans to Doha for the eagerly awaited World Cup semi-final, citing what it said was a decision by Qatari authorities to restrict air travel.
Messi says final will be his last World Cup game as Argentina aim for third title
December 14 – Lionel Messi is just one match away from the securing the biggest achievement of his glittering trophy-rich career after leading Argentina into their sixth World Cup final.
ESA issues health warning over cryptocurrency sponsorships
December 14 – The European Sponsorship Association (ESA) has issued a warning to rights holders over the danger of cryptocurrency partnerships and their high potential of failure.
From Vegas to Bournemouth. Foley spends £100m on a spot in the Premier League
December 14 – Las Vegas-based businessman Bill Foley’s consortium has completed the acquisition of Premier League club AFC Bournemouth in a deal said to be worth more than £100 million.
Barca make cryptocurrency debut with WhiteBIT sponsorship
December 14 – LaLiga topping Barcelona have signed their first sponsorship deal with a cryptocurrency firm, agreeing a three-year partnership with WhiteBIT.
AFC seeds Asian football business with first FMD graduates
December 14 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today graduated its first batch of students from the inaugural AFC Football Management Diploma (FMD) online programme.
Kaili says she feels betrayed by EU over Qatar bribery allegations
December 14 – Eva Kaili, one of the key figures caught up in the latest burgeoning scandal involving World Cup hosts Qatar, says she feels betrayed by European Parliament colleagues who stripped the Greek MEP of her role as vice president of the assembly.
Man City lines up the bubbles with Ballers brands for a big season finish
December 14 – Ballers Champagne has been unveiled as the Official Champagne Local Partner ofManchester City Football Club.
French journalist promises to sue Cameroon FA for defamation
December 14 – The Cameroon Football Association (Fecafoot) is facing a lawsuit from a French investigative journalist after the federation published a statement accusing him of attempted blackmail and extortion.