LaLiga and brand Spain look to build Chinese presence with CMG broadcast deal
September 11 – LaLiga has returned to China Media Group (CMG) as its official broadcast partner in China.
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Monaco complete forex deal with Ebury
September 11 – AS Monaco have signed a new partnership with Ebury, which will see the B2B foreign exchange solutions company become the club’s official Fintech partner.
Valencia isolate Mir after arrest for alleged sexual assault
September 10 – Valencia have begun disciplinary proceedings against their forward Rafa Mir after the 27-year-old was arrested last week by the Spanish Guardia Civil police for alleged sexual assault.
Man Utd team up with council in plans for 100,000-capacity stadium and Trafford regeneration
September 10 – Manchester United have advanced their plans to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium by entering into a strategic partnership with local authorities aimed at maximising regeneration opportunities around Old Trafford.
De Bruyne furious with team as Belgium lose to France again
September 10 – Following his side’s 2-0 defeat against France, Belgian captain Kevin De Bruyne slammed his teammates for “unacceptable things”, deepening the crisis mood around the Red Devils.
Targeted police strike forces postponement of second Ajax match
September 10 – Ajax Amsterdam have had a second of Eredivisie match called off because of a police strike in the Netherlands.
US set to rubber stamp Pochettino as national team boss through 2026 World Cup
September 10 – After weeks of speculation Mauricio Pochettino’s appointment as the next manager of the United States men’s national team is on the verge of being confirmed according to multiple reports on both sides of the Atlantic.
Messi drops down the FC25 player ratings as Mbappe, Haaland and Rodri take top spots
September 10 – Game developers EA Sports have dropped a ratings bombshell ahead of flagship game FC25’s release later this month, as Lionel Messi is handed his lowest rating in 16 years.
Has AC Milan hit a home run with Yankees fashion partnership?
September 10 – Football and baseball are set to briefly unite as Serie A side AC Milan partner up with the MLB’s New York Yankees to collaborate on a limited-edition, co-branded fashion line.
Chelsea tread new tyre sponsorship with China’s Linglong
September 10 – Premier League side Chelsea have unveiled global tyre manufacturer Linglong Tire as their new official global tyre partner on a multi-year deal.
Bursaspor agree Atış Group shirt sponsorship as they ‘light the torch of resurrection’
September 10 – Bursaspor, one of Turkey’s biggest clubs which currently is playing in the fourth tier in Turkey, has signed a shirt sponsorship deal with Atış Group.
Man Utd delivers DHL for another 3-year campaign with CSR and sustainability focus
September 10 – DHL have extended their Manchester United sponsorship that began in 2011 to the end of the 2027 season.
EA FC adds new partners and features ahead of FC25 roll out
September 9 – Electronic Arts, producer of the FC25 game, has unveiled a series of exclusive multi-year marketing partnerships and in-game integrations as the company continues to strengthen its flagship EA Sports FC 25 game ahead of its release later this month.
Brazil squeeze past Ecuador to calm 2026 non-qualification fears
September 9 – Brazil put their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a laboured 1-0 victory against Ecuador in Coritiba.
Serie A battleground for video game licensing rights as Konami and Strikerz challenge EA’s dominance
September 9 – After four years with their official licensing outside of the world’s most popular football simulation game, Roma and Napoli will rejoin the fray as part of a big win for EA Sports ahead of the release of the FC 25 title later this month.