Football
Investigation reveals ‘systemic’ abuse in US women’s soccer
An independent investigation into allegations of widespread abusive behavior and sexual misconduct in professional women’s soccer in the United States has revealed "systemic" failings which governing b…
Ekstraklasa and Canal Plus sign off on PLN1.3bn, four-year contract
Pay-television broadcaster Canal Plus has retained domestic broadcast rights to the Polish Ekstraklasa in a four-year contract worth an average of close to PLN325m (€67.3m/$66.1m) per season.
Indonesian football league suspended after stadium disaster
The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) has suspended Liga 1, the country’s top football division, after at least 124 people were killed in one of the deadliest stadium disasters in the sport’s his…
RTVE wins Copa del Rey rights, RFEF claims value has ‘skyrocketed’
RTVE, the Spanish public broadcaster, has acquired a package of Copa del Rey domestic broadcast rights from 2022-23 to 2024-25 and will air 15 matches per season from the knockout clubs tournament
CAF removes 2025 Africa Cup of Nations from Guinea
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened a fresh bidding process for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after stripping the hosting rights from Guinea
FA recruits IOC’s Hogan as new head of media rights
England’s Football Association has recruited Mark Hogan from the International Olympic Committee as its head of media rights and production.
Deadline set for Copa del Rey betting video rights bids
Agencies interested in acquiring exclusive international betting video rights to Spanish football’s Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup must submit their first-round offers by October 21 after the Spanish F…
Barcelona adds sustainability app VeganNation as new sponsor
Spanish LaLiga football club Barcelona has signed a sponsorship deal with VeganNation, a sustainability-focused app powered by blockchain technology that promotes healthy living and practices
Adidas signs new long-term kit deal with Arsenal
German sportswear manufacturer Adidas has extended its kit supplier deal with English Premier League football club Arsenal
US businessman Kaminski ‘remains in talks’ over Everton deal
American businessman Maciek Kaminski remains in talks to secure a significant investment in Premier League club Everton FC, according to multiple reports
USL W League expands with Northwest Division
The USL W League has expanded westward, announcing a four-team Northwest Division
Paulson sells stake of Timbers, Thorns to Arctos Sports Partners
Merritt Paulson, the owner of Major League Soccer’s Portland Timbers and the National Women’s Soccer League’s Portland Thorns, sold a 15 per cent stake in the organization to private equity firm Arcto…
Serie A approves guidelines for next rights cycle, attracts more private equity interest
Lega Serie A, governing body of the top division of Italian club football, has approved the guidelines for its next broadcast rights tender
OneFootball hires tech entrepreneur Cogevina as VP of women’s football
Streaming platform and media company OneFootball has appointed technology entrepreneur and gender equality activist Victoire Cogevina as vice-president of women’s football.
Roma to tour Japan during World Cup break
Italian Serie A club AS Roma is to travel to Japan for a mid-season tour later this year
Xero adds FA sponsorship to women’s football portfolio
Business accounting software platform Xero has signed a new sponsorship with the Football Association focused on women’s and grassroots football.
Coca-Cola lands long-term deals with Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur
Global drinks brand Coca-Cola has announced new long-term sponsorship deals with Premier League clubs Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur