Football
Qatar 2022 organisers appoint AECOM and KEO
The Qatar 2022 supreme committee has appointed design consultants AECOM and project managers KEO for the Al Wakrah Stadium to be used in the FIFA World Cup.
Brazilian government to tackle football debt
Brazilian football clubs may face point deductions or relegation, following a new agreement proposed by the government to help ease debts in the domestic game.
Platini slams FIFA Congress for dropping age limit plans
UEFA president Michel Platini has expressed his frustration at the removal of age limit proposals from today’s FIFA Congress agenda, and suggests its president Sepp Blatter is to blame for the decision.
Rangers appoint Walter Smith as chairman
Scottish Premier League club Rangers has appointed former team manager Walter Smith as its new non-executive chairman, following weeks of dispute with predecessor Malcolm Murray.
Trade unions to protest against 2022 World Cup
Several trade unions will be protesting at the FIFA Congress tomorrow in Mauritius, in response to the football governing body awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
Uefa scores hat-trick of rights deals
Uefa has confirmed new broadcast rights deals in the United States, Latin America and Turkey for the qualification competitions to Euro 2016 and the 2018 Fifa World Cup.
Emirates takes flight with Real Madrid
Emirates has further bolstered its position in the football shirt sponsorship market after finalising a five-year deal with Real Madrid.
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.