Booking.com checks in for men’s Euro 2024 and women’s Euro 2025
November 16 – Online travel and accommodation platform Booking.com as agreed a sponsorship with UEFA for both the men’s Euro 2024 in Germany and Women’s Euro 2025 in Switzerland.
AC Milan launch into the international academy business with first US project in Virginia
November 16 – AC Milan has launched its first academy project in the US in partnership with Black&Red Pumas LLC. The academy will be based in Fairfax, Virginia, and the club said it will be the first steps of a number as it builds the club brand in the US.
Man Utd sign WOW Hydrate as global partner
November 16 – Manchester United have unveiled a multi-year global partnership with WOW Hydrate. The sports and fitness drink becomes the club’s official sports hydration partner.
Return of AFC Youth Conference focuses on development of Asia’s elite talent
November 16 – After a break of four years, the 4th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Youth Conference completed Thursday after a two-and-a-half day programme focussed on elite youth development in Asian football.
With 2034 off the table, Australia’s Johnson is looking to Women’s Asian Cup 2026 and 2029 CWC
November 16 – There has been plenty of comment around the short timelines given by FIFA to participate in the bidding for 2034 World Cup hosting and the process that led to them. But those who might have had an interest in getting involved appear to have quickly moved on.
Arnold steps down as Man Utd CEO as Ratcliffe gets ready for long ride in
November 15 – Richard Arnold has stepped down from his role as chief executive of Manchester United just as British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly on the verge of buying a 25% stake in the storied club.
Probe opened into Abramovich’s secret Chelsea payments
November 16 – The Roman Abramovich era could come back to haunt Chelsea following reports that the club face possible sanctions over allegations of hidden payments linked to the club’s former Russian owner.
El Ghazi takes Mainz 05 to court for being sacked over pro-Palestine post
November 16 – Anwar El Ghazi, a Dutch international winger of Moroccan descent, is taking legal action against Bundesliga club Mainz 05 for wrongful dismissal over a pro-Palestine social media post.
Turkey’s Artas Holding opens talks with Romanian club Universitatea Cluj
November 16 – Turkish company Artaș Holding will invest in the Romanian elite FC Universitatea Cluj, though terms for the partnership are unclear.
Concacaf’s Moggio says the legacy of World Cup 2026 is happening now
By Paul Nicholson in Miami
November 16 – The US is perhaps the hottest place in world football right now in terms of the growth of the game, with major teams and leagues wanting to play there, new teams being announced seemingly every month and a Club World Cup and men’s World Cup on a rapidly nearing horizon.
Ellis describes Hayes as a ‘phenomenal hire’ as US women’s game grows to new levels
November 16 – Jill Ellis, who coached the US Women’s team to two World Cup wins but swapped pitchside for back office to head the San Diego Wave in the NWSL, described the hiring of Chelsea’s Emma Hayes as a “phenomenal hire”.
Inter Milan land Qatar Airways deal
November 16 – Inter Milan has reached a deal with Qatar Airways that will see it become the club’s Official Global airline partner until the 2025/26 season.
W Gold Cup final qualifying schedule set with focus on Jamaica’s last-minute push
November 16 – Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz will resume their last ditch bid to qualify for the Concacaf W Gold Cup on November 16 at home to Panama who currently top their group.
UEFA and adidas unveil high-tech FUSSBALLLIEBE match ball for Euro 2024
November 16 – UEFA and adidas have unveiled FUSSBALLLIEBE, the Official Match Ball of UEFA EURO 2024 at a special event in front of the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
Man City leapfrog Man Utd, posting record revenue of £712m
November 15 – After capturing their first treble last season, Manchester City’s success on the field has been matched off it with record profits and the highest ever revenue and wage bill for a Premier League club.