Football
European Leagues hit out at breakaway competition plan
The European Leagues has today (Tuesday) rallied behind Uefa by stating that renewed reports over a ‘European Super League’ would have “serious and lasting implications” for professional football in Euro…
Manchester United sponsorship helps Gulf Oil build Chinese empire
Deal with Manchester United helped Gulf Oil gain recognition and trust in Chinese marketplace.
Plans to open 1,000 service stations in three years “impossible” without the partnership.
‘Football Leaks’ says Manchester City backdated and inflated sponsorship deals to circumvent FFP
Manchester City allegedly inflated and backdated sponsorship deals to circumvent Uefa’s financial fair play (FFP) rules according to new leaked files analysed by German publisher Der Speigel.
International Champions Cup financial details revealed by Football Leaks
Europe's top football clubs are paid $3.25m (€2.8m) per appearance by Relevent Sports to participate in the International Champions Cup, according to the Football Leaks investigation.
Fifa rebuts Infantino FFP claims
Fifa has issued a lengthy statement rebutting claims that its president Gianni Infantino helped Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City to circumvent Financial Fair Play rules during his time as Uefa secretary…
Sixteen European clubs ‘in secret talks to join Super League in 2021’
Sixteen European clubs have allegedly gone behind the backs of Uefa and other clubs to negotiate forming a Super League, according to the Football Leaks investigation
Four Balkan nations explore joint bid for 2030 World Cup
Following Fifa's award of the 2026 World Cup to three North American nations, joint bids are becoming more common for the showpiece event
Irish soccer federations team up to bid for 2023 U21 European Championships
The Dublin-based Football Association of Ireland and Belfast-based Irish Football Association have launched a bid to host the Uefa Under-21 European Championships in 2023
Premier League | Plans under way for OTT platform for next rights cycle
• League has brought in consultants Alvarez & Marsal to advise on OTT platform
• New distribution strategy will be in place for the next rights cycle, from 2022-23 season
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LaLiga launches petition drive to salvage Miami match
LaLiga's plan to stage January's Catalan derby between Girona and Barcelona FC in Miami has run into seemingly insurmountable opposition from authorities in the game
Juventus chief executive departs amid Inter links
Juventus has terminated its contract with chief executive Giuseppe Marotta, who has been widely linked with a management role at rival Italian Serie A football club Inter Milan
Tebas steps up FFP criticisms of PSG
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has renewed his criticisms of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and called on Uefa to ban teams from the Champions League if they fall foul of its Financial Fair Play rules
Infantino still open to 48-team Qatar World Cup
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has left the door open to the 2022 World Cup going ahead as a 48-team competition
Local officials at risk amid Stadio della Roma scandal
The continued scandal surrounding Italian Serie A football club AS Roma’s new stadium could lead to 20 people being ordered to stand trial over alleged corruption.
Fifa hands lifetime ban to former Ghana FA president
Kwesi Nyantakyi has been given a lifetime ban from all football-related activities by Fifa for a series of violations of the governing body’s ethics code, including bribery and corruption.
Everton stadium plans hit by fresh delays as club turns to public consultation
Premier League side Everton will not move into their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock until 2023 at the earliest, after the project was hit by fresh delays
Tottenham Hotspur forced to play at Wembley Stadium until end of 2018
Tottenham Hotspur's revamped White Hart Lane, which was scheduled to be opened on Sept 15, will not host a match this year
Infantino puts $25bn overhaul of world soccer competitions on hold
Gianni Infantino's plans to launch a $25bn (€22bn) overhaul of world soccer competitions has been postponed after Fifa set up a taskforce to examine proposals for a new Club World Cup and Global Nations L…