Mengniu expands FIFA deal to cover next three World Cups
August 4 – China’s Mengniu has attached its name to FIFA’s next three World Cups, extending a previous partnership with the world federation.
Klaksvik take another giant killing step towards UCL with BK Hacken win, Molde next
August 4 – The champions of the tiny football-mad Faroe Islands, KI Klaksvik, have done it again.
WWC2023: Last 16 ties see US and Sweden matched for seventh consecutive world finals
By Samindra Kunti in Sydney
August 4 – In search of a third consecutive world crown, the US face a moment of truth in the last 16 against Sweden, a team that has defied the Americans in the past.
FIFA investigates alleged sexual harassment of Zambia coach at WWC2023
August 3 – FIFA is investigating allegations of misconduct involving the Zambia team at the Women’s World Cup.
Everton sign KICK as sleeve patch sponsor
August 4 – Everton FC have agreed a multi-year sleeve sponsorship with online streaming platform KICK.
Ramsdale says it is time to call out homophobia and end ‘fear of abuse’
August 4 – Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who has three England caps, has pledged to call out homophobia in football, revealing his deep pride in his brother who is gay.
Burnley and Sheffield Utd stats lead the Big 5 league newcomers battle for top tier survival
August 4 – Football Benchmark has taken a bird’s-eye look at the 13 clubs promoted to Europe’s Big 5 leagues with an analysis of their squad market valuations, summer transfer activities, as well as their social media following.
UEFA fines Osasuna for going to civil courts, but suspends ban on Conference League entry
August 4 – Osasuna, who had their ban from European competition overturned last week bu UEFA, have not escaped sanction for filing a claim before the ‘ordinary state courts’ in Pamplona related to that initial ban which was issued for a decade-old match-fixing infraction.
WWC2023: Two-time world champions Germany crash out, as Morocco qualify for last 16
August 3 – In one of the all-time shocks in Women’s World Cup history, two-time champions Germany departed the tournament following a draw with South Korea, allowing Morocco, the second lowest-ranked team at the finals, to become the third African team to advance to the last 16.
Man City agree £77m deal for RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol
August 3 – Manchester City have agreed a £77.6 million deal with RB Leipzig for centre-back Josko Gvardiol. The deal is not the highest ever for a centreback (Harry Maguire hold the record at £80 million) but it is more than Liverpool paid for Virgil van Dyke (£75 million).
NFL superstar Tom Brady takes minority position in Birmingham City
August 3 – Ex-NFL star Tom Brady has entered a partnership with Knighthead Capital Management LLC to become a minority owner of Birmingham City in the EFL Championship.
Pop-up FIFA Museum in Sydney to showcase 2023 winner’s trophy
August 3 – The Women’s World Cup 2023 winner’s trophy will make an appearance this weekend at the FIFA museum during the FIFA fan festival in Sydney.
Buffon hangs up his gloves after 28 years and 1,100+ appearances
August 3 – Italian goalkeeping legend Gianluigi Buffon has retired from football at age 45.
Arsenal lands another four years of Emirates shirt sponsorship at £50m per season
August 3 – Arsenal have renewed their shirt sponsorship with Emirates in a deal that will take the partnership through to at least 2028.
Chinese legend Li Tie charged in Hubei for suspected bribery
August 3 – Li Tie, the former head coach of China’s men’s national team who previously played in the English Premier League for Everton and Sheffield United, has been charged with several counts of suspected bribery.