Welsh FA survey finds 25% of match officials have been physically abused and 88% verbally
August 24 – A Football Association of Wales (FAW) survey has revealed that one in four match officials has suffered physical abuse.
Deals not done: Saudis now targeting youth, Man City still hunting for gap fillers
August 24 – Talented young Celta Vigo midfelder Gabri Veiga looks set to agree a transfer to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli following the breakdown of a move to Italian champions Napoli earlier this week.
Nike admits it dropped the ball and releases ‘limited’ numbers of Earps’ replica shirts
August 24 – Nike have confirmed that they will sell England goalkeeper Mary Earps replica shirts in limited quantities after the lioness stopper spoke out against the lack of goalkeeper shirts on sale at the tournament.
Messi propels Inter Miami into Open Cup final with another penalty shootout win
August 24 – Lionel Messi has only been playing in the country a month but already he has won a major trophy and has now steered Inter Miami to their first Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup final and a shot at a second championship title this season.
AFC’s Professional Football Task Force plots long term sustainability plan for Asian clubs
August 24 – The AFC, through its Professional Football Task Force, is taking key steps towards the confederation’s objective of establishing a sustainable blueprint aimed at elevating the professional standards of Asian club football.
Sports Integrity Week lines up 75 hosting partners across 20 countries
August 24 – With just 10 days to go to the kick-off of Sport Integrity Week 2023 (#SIW2023), SIGA has announced 75 presenting partners from all sectors of the global Sports ecosystem.
Kosovo federation signs naming rights sponsor for U21 championship
August 23 – The Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) has signed a sponsorship deal with the travel agency Bon Voyage who will become the naming rights sponsor of the newly formed Kosovo U21 Football Championship – the newly named Bon Voyage Superleague U21.
AC Milan agree multi-year sponsorship with idealista real estate portal
August 24 – Italian giants AC Milan have announced a multi-year partnership with real estate portal idealista starting with the 2023/24 season.
Mali government calls for ‘urgent’ FIFA probe into FEMAFOOT election fraud
August 23 – Mali’s sports ministry has asked FIFA to investigate the electoral process of the country’s football federation, Femafoot, warning of potential “disturbances to public order”.
Pressure on Rubiales grows as Spanish PM says his apologies aren’t enough
August 23 – Spain’s acting prime minister says it is “unacceptable” that Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales planted an unsolicited kiss on the lips of World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso without her consent as pressure builds on Rubiales to resign.
West Ham top Premier League attendance table
August 23 – Despite the absence of Luton Town’s Kenilworth Road in this week’s attendance figures due to its ongoing development, the second match-day of the Premier League recorded an average of 97.38% capacity as 303,936 fans took their seats to watch the weekend’s action unfold.
Deals not done: Hammers try to nail Kudus deal, Lukaku set for Serie A return
August 23 – Liverpool have had a €30 million bid for 22-year-old Brazil international midfielder Andre rejected by Fluminense, who want to keep the player until the end of the Brazilian Serie A season in December.
Paquetá facing a red as FA open probe into betting patterns around yellow cards
August 23 – West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paquetá is being investigated by the English Football Association (FA) over potential breaches of betting rules.
Deutsche Telekom agrees service, broadcast and sponsorship deals with UEFA for Euro 2024
August 23 – German telecoms giant Deutsche Telekom will provide the digital infrastructure for Euro 2024, as well as becoming a national partner and a media rights and broadcast partner.
Adidas gets the new Champions League season ball rolling
August 23 – Adidas has unveiled the match balls for the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Women’s Champions League ahead of the beginning of the 2023/24 campaign next month.