July 10 – Recast, the micro payment monetisation platform for streamed media, has closed a $5 million funding round with US-based venture capital firm Morpheus Ventures taking the lead, with additional investments from former Manchester United CEO Ed Woodward’s Airstream Ventures, and Cooley.
July 10 – Former Wales captain Craig Bellamy is the new manager of his country until 2028, replacing Rob Page who was fired in June after failing to qualify the team for Euro 2024.
July 9 – In the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, the ‘Vini Jr.Law’ has been sanctioned, enshrining a protocol that will allow matches to be halted in cases of racism and homophobia.
July 9 – Having led Canada to a surprise semi-final place in the Copa America, Jesse Marsch said he didn’t need success to prove his ability after he was fired by Leeds United in the English Premier League and then overlooked by the U.S. Soccer Federation.
July 9 – NWLS side San Diego Wave FC, only in their third season of competitive action, have denied accusations that made against them and club president Jill Ellis (pictured) of creating a hostile workplace.
July 9 – As proof of the depth of competitiveness of Europe’s nations, the Euro 2024 Championships have seen a record number of 17 draws so far at the end of playing time.
July 9 – Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called the suspension of Turkish international Merih Demiral, scorer of two goals in the last 16 round, a “political” act.
July 9 – Serie A’s Napoli have confirmed Coca-Cola as the club’s Global Training Kit Partner, taking over from eBay.
July 9 – Chelsea have announced a new multi-year partnership with Singapore-based hospitality group Ascott.
July 9 – Canada’s first professional women’s soccer league – the Norther Super League – that kicks off next April, has appointed Christina Litz as its first President, while founder Diana Matheson will take on the role of Chief Growth Officer.
July 8 – Manchester City and Manchester United will be able to face Girona and Nice respectively in Europe this coming season after multi-club ownership conditions set by UEFA were met.
July 8 – Concluding an investigation into accusations of match-fixing by John Textor, Brazil’s Superior Court of Sports Justice for Football (STJD) has recommended a six-year suspension and R2 million ($550.000) fine for the American, describing his evidence is “worthless”.
July 8 – Leicester City, returning to the Premier League next season after a year in the Championship, have agreed a multi-year principal partnership with online gaming platform BC.Game.
July 8 – Adidas has unveiled its ‘Fussballliebe Finale’ Official Match Ball for the Euro 2024 semi finals and final in Germany.
July 8 – The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) is to bring in goal-line technology for the first time for the top tier of the efbet League next season.