Digital ad specialists Aleph to distribute 2026 media and commercial right in Philippines
February 16 – Global digital advertising firm Aleph has been awarded exclusive media rights to the 2026 World Cup in the Philippines.
Defence Force will need to live up to their name against newly built Philly attack
February 17 – A meeting of old Caribbean pedigree and modern MLS consistency opens in Port of Spain on Wednesday. Defence Force FC, two-time continental champions and the pride of Trinidad and Tobago, face U.S. opposition for the first time.
England’s Greatest Ever: Harry Kane hits 500
February 16 – Harry Kane is making a legitimate claim to being England’s greatest ever striker after his brace against Werder Bremen took him to 500 professional goals in official competition, becoming the first Englishman to ever reach that landmark.
Croatian FA agrees 5-year sponsorship with Coca-Cola
February 16 – Global beverage giant Coca-Cola has become an official partner of the Croatian FA (HNS) and the Croatian national football team.
Byrom’s new Beyond Hospitality gig picks up DFB rights in 3-year deal
February 16 – UK-based Beyond Hospitality is taking over the marketing and sales of hospitality packages for the German Football Association (DFB) in a three-year deal, replacing long-time rights holder Sportfive.
EC to renew UEFA agreement as Micallef warns ‘risks are greater than ever’
February 13 – Speaking at UEFA’s Congress in Brussels yesterday, European commissioner Glenn Micallef said the EC will renew its co-operation agreement with UEFA which he said is a “relationship (that) is stronger than ever.”
Shevchenko urges Infantino not to reopen doors to Russia as ‘nothing has changed’
February 13 – Ukraine’s football boss Andriy Shevchenko has urged FIFA to uphold Russia’s ban from the international game.
Konami’s eFootball adds new nations as qualification begins for FIFAe World Cup
February 13 – A record number of FIFA member associations are set to take part in this year’s FIFAe World Cup qualification pathway, with more than 110 nations and regions signing up for the latest edition of the Challenger Series played on Konami’s eFootball platform.
UEFA Nations League draw sees England-Spain rematch, Irish say they will play Israel
February 13 – England will play Spain, Croatia and the Czech Republic in the Nations League following the tournament’s draw on Thursday. Ireland were paired with Israel.
Ratcliffe apologises over immigrant comments as FA open ‘disrepute’ investigation
February 13 – Sir Jim Ratcliffe has apologised for remarks on immigration that have ignited a political and sporting storm, placing further scrutiny on the billionaire co-owner of Manchester United at a delicate moment for both his football project and his sprawling chemicals empire.
Canada Soccer agrees and expands 12-year CSME extension in bid to open revenue ‘floodgates’
February 13 – Canada Soccer has extended commercial partnership with Canadian Soccer Media and Entertainment (the renamed Canadian Soccer Business), for a further 12 years.
Bees boost 2024/25 revenue but stung by £20m+ of losses
February 12 – Premier League Brentford have posted record revenues of £173.1 million for the 2024–25 financial year, up from £166.5 million, but despite being noted for their data driven and economic approach, have still shown a pre-tax loss of £20.5 million.
Ceferin says UEFA unchanged on Russia, though ‘world is changing fast’
February 13 – European football boss Aleksander Ceferin has reiterated that UEFA’s position on Russia has not changed.
Revolut expands Man City deal to back of men’s team shirts
February 13 – Online bank Revolut has partnered with Manchester City as a back-of-shirt sponsor, agreeing a multi-year deal covering both men’s and women’s teams in differing capacities.
MLS rolls out pre-season TV ad campaign
February 13 – Major League Soccer (MLS) is rolling out a national marketing and fan-engagement push ahead of its 2026 season kickoff.