Same old Chelsea, always spending. US owners raise another £800m
July 22 – Chelsea’s new owners have raised £800 million in debt to help with future planning in the post-Abramovich era, focusing on revamping the squad and infrastructure.
LaLiga and NBA set for August opening of €35m sports and education complex
July 22 – LaLiga and the NBA have combined to open a €35 million sports and educational complex that will open next month.
Concacaf and Generation Amazing accelerate grassroots coaching initiative
July 22 – Concacaf and the Generation Amazing Foundation, the flagship Qatari human and social legacy programme for the 2022 World Cup, have announced the first 10 nations who will participate in the joint football-for-development initiative for coaches, children, and youth.
Real Madrid signs 3-year global sponsorship with Cantabria Labs
July 22 – Real Madrid have agreed a three-year partnership with skincare brand Cantabria Labs that covers the club’s men’s and women’s teams.
Zhang’s liability for unpaid $225m debt raises questions over Inter Milan’s future
July 21 – Inter Milan owner Steven Zhang has failed to wriggle out of $255 million of outstanding debts held by Suning Xiaodian, loans that he personally guaranteed.
Euro 2022 – UEFA reports 290 cases of online abuse to social media platforms
July 21 – UEFA says it reported 290 cases of online abuse to social media companies during the group stage of the Women’s Euros.
Euro 2022: England turn to bench to secure comeback win over Spain
July 21 – On a nail-biting, nerve-wracking night, host nation England – watched by a sold-out Amex stadium and 7.6 million viewers at home – edged into the semi-finals of the Women’s Euros on Wednesday after dramatically coming from behind to beat fellow pre-tournament favourites Spain in extra time.
India’s football stakeholders negotiate their way to FIFA-compliant statutes
July 21 – After months of inertia, Indian football is slowly moving towards a new constitution as it seeks to avert a FIFA ban from the game.
Lampard blasts players after Everton loss to Arsenal and battering by Minnesota United
July 21 – Having nearly avoided relegation in the most dramatic of circumstances, Everton boss Frank Lampard has told his team to improve or risk another season battling the drop following a 4-0 defeat by Minnesota United on their pre-season tour in the US.
Saran Media lines up full LaLiga TV package for S Sport platforms
July 21 – Turkish media company Saran, who had secured the Turkish SuperLig roghts only to have them stripped and returned to late and higher bidding beIN Sports/Digiturk, have secured LaLiga rights.
FC Dallas in hunt for new shirt sponsor as post-covid rethink forces MTX out 5 years early
July 21 – MLS side FC Dallas, who play in Frisco, are looking for a new shirt sponsor following the cancellation of a seven-year deal with MTX, a local technology transformation company.
BSI signs up as sponsor of SIGA’s Sports Integrity Week
July 21 – SIGA has agreed a two-year sponsorship deal with the British Standards Institution (BSI) to support its flagship Sport Integrity Week event, starting with the current edition scheduled for September 12-16.
UEFA.tv streams Outraged documentary in battle against discrimination
July 21 – UEFA has released the five-episode Outraged documentary series on its UEFA.tv platform as part of its ongoing fight against discrimination, hate and online abuse in football.
Zambia dispute late VAR penalty and ask for replay of Wafcon semi-final against SA
July 20 – Zambia’s football association (FAZ) has requested a replay of its Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against South Africa after lodging a complaint about the match official in charge.
No money Barca land big money Lewandowski for €50m
July 20 – Barcelona have finally landed Polish super striker Robert Lewandowski for €50 million from Bayern Munich but not before Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann launched a stinging attack on the Catalan club.