Football
Adidas teams up with Southampton
English Premier League football club Southampton has entered into a “long-term” kit partnership with Adidas.
Wasserman appoints five new consultants
Wasserman Media Group has appointed five new consultants to help manage French and Dutch football players locally.
Bayern topples Man United as top football brand
German football club Bayern Munich has leapfrogged Manchester United to become the world’s most valuable football brand, according to the latest BrandFinance Football top 50 rankings.
Crystal Palace to expand Selhurst Park
Newly-promoted English Premier League side Crystal Palace has announced plans to develop its Selhurst Park ground.
TMC secures French rights to Confederations Cup
French digital terrestrial television channel TMC has secured the exclusive live domestic broadcast rights to the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup.
FIFA drops age limit proposals
FIFA’s executive committee has dropped proposals to implement age limits for its members from a reform package that is due to be discussed at its annual congress on Friday.
IMG and Stadion Amsterdam to consult Qatar 2022
Qatar 2022 organisers have appointed Stadion Amsterdam and IMG to consult on stadium operations for the country’s hosting of the FIFA World Cup.
Neymar agrees sweet deal with Mentos
FC Barcelona-bound Brazil forward Neymar has further enhanced his endorsement portfolio after agreeing a two-year deal with confectionary brand Mentos.
English Football League recruiting for new CEO
The English Football League is to appoint a chief executive, following chairman Greg Clarke’s move from an executive to non-executive role.
Sunderland enhances African ties with BFS Group deal
English Premier League side Sunderland has unveiled BFS Group as its new principal partner and shirt sponsor from the 2013-14 season.
Blatter against age limit for FIFA officials
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has stated the proposed introduction of age limits for FIFA officials could be considered as a form of discrimination, as world football’s governing body prepares to vote on the final set of proposals in its two-year governance reform process.
FAI calls up renewed Three backing
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has extended its primary sponsorship deal with telecommunications firm Three through to 2016.
UEFA’s Henly to join Fuse
Fuse, Omnicom Media Group’s sport and entertainment agency, has appointed UEFA’s Tyson Henly to the newly-created role of head of international football.
Gill elected to UEFA executive committee
Manchester United's outgoing chief executive David Gill has been elected to UEFA's executive committee.
Malaysian billionaire exploring Cardiff IPO
Malaysian billionaire Vincent Tan is exploring an IPO for newly-promoted English Premier League football team Cardiff City, according to Reuters.
Colombian Football Federation extends Adidas deal
The Colombian Football Federation (FCF) has extended its partnership with Adidas through to 2022.