Summer transfer window: where the big money went
September 5 – The summer transfer window has once again showcased the financial powerhouses of European and global football, as clubs combined for a total spend of $6.45 billion.
Valencia use LaLiga tech to launch dynamic ticket pricing system
September 5 – Spanish club Valencia have announced they will introduce ‘dynamic ticket pricing’ for home matches.
Club World Cup shows signs of life with unveiling of tournament emblem
September 5 – The inaugural 32-team Club World Cup scheduled for summer 2025 in the US has been short on detail as regards venues, infrastructure and commercial partners, but FIFA has now unveiled the emblem for the competition.
Iraqi telecoms leader Earthlink partners with AFC for 2026 qualifiers
September 5 – Telecoms provider Earthlink has become an Official Regional Partner for the AFC’s 2026 World Cup qulaifiers which kick off on September 5, 2024 and run until November 2025.
Betway adds Chelsea to its Premier League portfolio
September 5 – Chelsea have unveiled a new partnership with Betway, making the Super Group-owned brand the Premier League club’s long-term Official European Betting Partner.
Botev Plovdiv turns to digital agency for marketing help
August 5 – Bulgaria’s Botev Plovdiv has signed a partnership agreement with Bulgarian digital advertising agency LED Zon.
LED Zon provides a wide range of marketing and advertising opportunities with a specialism in outdoor advertising.
Loophole leaves Leicester City free and clear on PSR rules and Premier League embarrassed
September 4 – In a surprise ruling that could have far-reaching consequences for English top-flight football’s entire financial fair play strategy, Leicester City have won an appeal against a decision that could have led to a points deduction for allegedly breaching spending rules.
Brazil lists 12 cities as hosts for 2027 Women’s World Cup
September 4 – Twelve Brazilian cities, including Belem and Natal, have come forward to host matches at the 2027 Women’s World Cup, FIFA confirmed on Wednesday.
Israeli violence after Hapoel Beersheba fans attack Sakhnin supporters for turning back during national anthem
September 4 – The Israel-Palestine conflict has spilled over into the Israeli top-flight domestic league after 12 fans were arrested when fighting broke out between fans of Hapoel Beersheba and Israeli-Arab side Bnei Sakhnin – and the match subsequently abandoned.
Chelsea break Man City’s record for the most expensive squad in world football history
September 4 – The financial clout of the Premier League has once again been laid bare, as the latest CIES Football Observatory data report ranks the top 100 most expensively-assembled club squads in world football.
Red Bull fuels its first steps into Premier League with Newcastle deal
September 4 – Newcastle United have signed a multi-year partnership with Red Bull which will see the Austrian drinks company become the Official Energy Drink Partner of the club, helping to fuel both men’s and women’s teams.
Marques says India can’t play ‘worse’ after draw with Mauritius
September 4 – On debut, India manager Manolo Marques slammed his own team after a goalless draw against lowly Mauritius at the Intercontinental Cup. “It is difficult to play worse than today,” he said.
Spanish court ruling keeps Rocha on the sidelines as presidential elections near
September 4 – Suspended Spanish FA (RFEF) president Pedro Rocha’s hopes of taking part in upcoming elections for the federation’s top job are dwindling following a Spanish court ruling.
Inter Milan make big promise to rock Orange County with new academy
September 4 – Inter Milan are taking a step into the increasingly competitive US market with the launch of an academy in Orange County, California.
Parimatch add Nottingham Forest to Premier League sponsorship roster
September 4 – Premier League club Nottingham Forest have announced a new partnership with online gambling operator Parimatch who become the club’s official UK betting partner.