Football
Oceania Football Confederation hit with liquidation warning over unpaid invoices
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has been ordered to pay NZ$412,000 (€243,000/$274,000) to a contractor that worked on its Auckland-based Home of Football project – or risk the threat of being pla…
Terrence Burns, Engine Shop – The Ronaldo effect – Juve’s 4.7 million Instagram boost
Terrence Burns speaks about the impact Cristiano Ronaldo had on both Real Madrid and Juventus' social media followers following his transfer between the clubs in 2018.
US senator proposes equal pay bill related to 2026 World Cup
US senator Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, has proposed a bill that would prevent federal funding being provided for the 2026 Fifa World Cup until the US women’s national team receives the same level of p…
FA confirms new joint board for WSL
The English Football Association has established a new board for the Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship as it seeks to continue the growth of the women’s game.
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Charlie Marshall, managing director ECA, on Uefa club competition reform
Highlights of Charlie Marshall, managing director of the European Club Association, in conversation at the Sports Decision Makers Summit in London.
Chicago Fire paves way for move to Soldier Field
The Chicago Fire has moved a significant step closer to playing home games at Soldier Field
European Club Association MD pushes need to reform European club football
Reform of European club football competitions could be necessary to restore dynamism to Europe’s most-loved tournaments, according to European Club Association managing director Charlie Marshall.
General admission fans still paramount, says Legends’ Hampel
Sports rights-holders must remember that the average fan is the real driver of revenue and quality of experience at live matches, says Legends International president Andrew Hampel
Senior execs lined up for new Women’s Super League board
Senior English Premier League club officials including Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck and Manchester City chief operating officer Omar Berrada are reportedly set to be named to the new board of the Women’s S…
USWNT to cash in on Women’s World Cup triumph with victory tour
The United States women’s national soccer team will look to cash in on their triumph at the Women's World Cup in France by embarking on a victory tour in the US later this year.
Conmebol shrugs off Copa América critics
The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) has brushed aside criticism over Brazil’s staging of the 2019 Copa América, stating that the event will serve as a template for future editions.
City Football Group linked with takeover of Thai League’s Muangthong United
Thai media are reporting a takeover bid of Muangthong by City Football Group, owners of Premier League champions Manchester City
How football clubs can cash in on the game’s changing investment landscape
Capital investors’ interest in football clubs is growing; their increasing profitability has attracted more new types of investor. But what does this mean for clubs and how can they best approach the opportunities and challenges? Jonathan Dyson investigates.
Alipay commits $145m to boost China women’s football
Online payment platform Alipay announced it will provide 1 billion yuan (USD$145m) in funding for a 10-year project to boost China's women's football industry
Three Asean countries bid to host Fifa U20 World Cup 2021
Myanmar, Thailand and Indonesia have officially bid to host the Fifa U20 World Cup in 2021.
In total, three of the five bids for the U20 World Cup are from Asia
Infantino proposes 32-team Women’s World Cup
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed plans to expand the Women’s World Cup to a 32-team tournament and double its prize money.
Uefa president talks Champions League reform, ‘champions of champions’ match
Uefa president Aleksander Čeferin has suggested that ongoing talks over reform of the Champions League may “protect” clubs who reach the latter stages of the competition, adding that European football’s govern…
Thailand football association urges clarity on Asean 2034 World Cup bid
Football Association of Thailand president Somyot Poompunmuang believes that more clarity needs to be given about an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) 2034 World Cup bid, especially on which…