Football
FFF hopes to capitalise on World Cup win with regional sponsorship deals and product licensing
The victory of the French men’s national team in the Fifa World Cup has triggered performance bonuses in three of its sponsorship deals and opened up new product licensing and regional sponsorship opportunities. Ben Cronin speaks to FFF marketing director François Vasseur about the commercial impact of the win.
Jevans named first chairwoman of English Football League
Debbie Jevans, one of the key architects of the London 2012 Olympic Games, has been appointed as the first chairwoman of the English Football League, albeit on an interim basis
Spurs renew Wembley deal until December and face season-long stay
Tottenham Hotspur have taken up their option with the Football Association to play home games at Wembley Stadium until December 15, amid rumours that the club may be forced to spend the entire season at…
Bundesliga’s Seifert rules out matches abroad
Bundesliga chief executive Christian Seifert has said the German league is unlikely to follow LaLiga's example and stage matches abroad
FA looks to reassert influence over Premier League with appointment of Scudamore replacement
The Football Association will use the stepping down of Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore to reassert its own influence over the world’s most popular domestic football league, according t…
Beckham’s Miami MLS team unveils name and crest
David Beckham's Miami MLS team unveiled its name and crest on Wednesday
LaLiga set for Miami January date
LaLiga's plans to hold matches in the US has moved forward according to Sport.
NISA, a new American Pro Soccer League launches
The National Independent Soccer Association announced on Tuesday it had applied for Division III men's pro league sanctioning with the US Soccer Federation.
Ireland tipped to join potential UK World Cup bid
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) is reportedly open to talks with the FAs of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales over joining the home nations’ bid for the 2030 Fifa World Cup.
Watford owner rejects £125m offer to sell third of club
Watford owner Gino Pozzo has rejected a £125m offer to sell over a third of the club.
Double Blow for LaLiga in the US
LaLiga suffered two major setbacks in the US market on Tuesday
Uefa to introduce third-tier club competition from 2021
Uefa is set to create a third-tier club competition behind the Champions League and Europa League from 2021, according to German magazine Sport Bild.
Liverpool’s plans for extra Anfield events rejected in blow for club
Premier League side Liverpool have been dealt a surprise blow in their bid to generate more revenue from Anfield Stadium, after the city’s council rejected one and deferred another of the club’s planning app…
Infantino discusses promotion and relegation in White House visit
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has expressed his preference for promotion and relegation in American Soccer following a meeting with US president Donald Trump at the White House to discuss preparations f…
Morocco, Spain and Portugal reportedly plot pan-continental World Cup bid
Fresh from the country’s failed attempt to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup, Morocco is plotting to join forces with Spain and Portugal to launch a bid for the 2030 edition, according to Moroccan news outlet A…
NPSL professional league poised for 2019 start
There could be as many as three new lower-division soccer leagues in the United States next season, after several National Premier Soccer League teams expressed their desire to move up to the professional…
AS Monaco partner with Orlando Magic NBA 2K League team
AS Monaco have become the latest French soccer team to try to tap into foreign markets via esports by announcing a partnership with Orlando Magic's NBA 2K League team, Magic Gaming.
Cousin of Manchester City owner fails with £2bn Liverpool bid
While Liverpool and Manchester City are expected to duke it out for this season’s Premier League title, the contest could so nearly have been a family affair, according to a report from the Daily Mail claiming tha…