July 25 – The AFC, in collaboration with the United Nations’ (UN) Football For the Goals initiative (FFTG), yesterday completed a workshop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, designed “to clear a path” to increased collaboration over the use of football to drive social change.
July 25 – IMG has won the broadcast production contract for the Saudi Pro League (SPL) and Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) in a five-year partnership that will see it produce matches for the Roshn Saudi League (RSL), King’s Cup, and Saudi Super Cup, starting from the 2024-25 season.
July 24 – Mitre will be the Aussie A-Leagues Official Match Ball Partner for the next three seasons.
July 23 – The AFC’s Referees Committee has raised the entry age of its Referee Academy and lengthened the ‘retention’ period of graduates to two years to ensure ongoing monitoring and mentoring of its top officials.
July 23 – Football Australia and Allianz Australia have agreed a multi-year partnership, that will see Allianz become the Official Insurance Partner of Football Australia and its national teams.
July 18 – The AFC has drawn the first two group stages for its inaugural Women’s Champions League that will see 13 teams kick off play in August 25-31.
July 10 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has extended its partnership with Saudi-based Neom until 2029.
July 9 – A consortium led by Japan’s largest mobile phone carrier NTT Docomo is aiming to increase the permanent capacity at Tokyo’s National Stadium from 68,000 to 80,000 as the country reportedly eyes a shot at hosting the FIFA World Cup for a second time.
July 9 – World Cup legend Hong Myung-bo has returned to lead South Korea for a second time after the Korean Football Association (KFA) named him the country’s new manager.
June 6 – Saudi Arabia has taken the next step in the privatisation of its Pro-League clubs with six clubs being made available to Saudi and foreign investors.
July 5 – After making it further than ever in World Cup qualifying, Palestine are now hoping to start hosting games on home soil.
July 1 – Manchester City Women will travel down under this August to take part in the first Perth International Football Cup as part of the club’s preparations for the 2024/25 season – following a gutting end to 2023/24.
June 27 – Japan have been drawn with Saudi Arabia and Australia in what looks to be the toughest of the third round qualifying groups for the AFC Asian Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
June 27 – The Qatar Stars League (QSL) has announced Qatar government-backed telecommunications company Ooredoo as its new title sponsor.
June 25 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has unveiled the Official Match Ball for the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26, taking place from September 2, 2024 to November 18, 2025.
