UEFA lands first cryptocurrency sponsor for Champions League
August 14 – Crypto.com has become a sponsor of the Champions League for the 2024–27 commercial cycle, the first cryptocurrency partner of the competition.
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Masters says Man City case needs resolution as Premier League trials new financial controls
August 14 – Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says “it is time” for Manchester City’s 115-charge case to “resolve itself” as the long-awaited hearing looks set to begin next month.
Premier League to debut Genius Sports’ AI driven SAOT system
August 14 – Sports data and technology company Genius Sports has been appointed as the Premier League’s Semi-Automated Officiating supplier as part of an agreement aimed at improving offside decision making.
EPL Fantasy Football selection problems? Here are a few tips
August 14 – With just two days to go before the Premier League kicks off, Fantasy Premier League (FPL) excitement is at fever pitch. As the first transfer deadline looms, the most sought-after stars are taking shape – we’ve compiled a list of must-haves for your team for the coming season. Thank us later.
Gremio opens Copa Libertadores with a win as Brazilian clubs stay dominant
August 14 – On Tuesday, Gremio opened the knockout phase of the Copa Libertadores with a 2-1 first-leg round of sixteen victory against defending champions Fluminense in an all-Brazilian affair.
As Man City begin chase of EPL five-peat, hearing on alleged FFP rule breaches brought forward
August 13 – The hearing into Manchester City’s 115 alleged rule breaches has been brought forward from November and could start as early as next month – with a possible verdict by the New Year.
Snapdragon ready to build on Old Trafford relationship
August 13 – Manchester United’s iconic Old Trafford stadium may soon sport a new name if shirt sponsor Snapdragon pursues its interest in acquiring the venue’s naming rights.
France’s Ligue 2 fan groups plan protests against LFP and beIN Sports scheduling
August 13 – France’s Ligue 2 opens its 2024/25 season on Friday but with a growing fan protest over broadcast scheduling will likely do so in front of empty stadia.
Cardiff City sign two-year shirt sponsorship with QuinnBet
August 13 – Championship side Cardiff City have signed a two-year deal with QuinnBet which will see the Casino Operator sponsor the back of the Bluebirds’ First Team playing shirts starting this season.
Jubilant Hayes pays tribute to ‘opportunities’ of US
August 12 – US women’s coach Emma Hayes says she is “having a blast” in charge of the side after guiding them to a record-extending fifth Olympic gold medal two months after taking the job.
US women return to top of the world with 1-0 Olympic win
August 11 – With a moment of brilliance from Mallory Swanson, the United States secured a 1-0 victory against Brazil and Marta, in her last international game, to claim a fifth Olympic medal in women’s football at the Parc des Princes.
Spain beat France in extra time to add Olympic win to their golden 2024
August 11 – With two extra-time goals from Sergio Camello, Spain defeated the host nation France 5-3 in a spectacular Olympic final to claim a gold medal and conclude a perfect summer after wins at Euro 2024 and the U-19 European championship.
FIFA faces renewed questions over player welfare and hectic Olympic schedule
August 12 – Following in the footsteps of United States manager Emma Hayes, Brazilian player Rafaelle Souza (pictured) has called on FIFA to review the Olympic football tournament, citing exhaustion.
With Concacaf W Champions Cup kicking off this week, Vancouver Whitecaps do the double
August 12 – Vancouver Whitecaps Women with a penalty shoot-out win over CS Mont-Royal Outremont retained Canada’s Women’s Inter-Provincial Championship title and for a second time won qualification to the 2025-26 Concacaf W Champions Cup, the first W Champions Cup doesn’t kick off until later this week.
US giant Aramark signs partnership for Everton’s new the Bramley-Moore dock stadium
August 12 – A week on from lifting FC Barcelona out of LaLiga financial fair play danger, US catering giant Aramark has secured a partnership with Premier League Everton, becoming the Official Culinary Experience Partner for Everton’s new stadium in the Bramley-Moore dock area of Liverpool.