DAZN sub-licenses 2025 Club World Cup TV rights to Globo in Brazil
April 25 – Brazilian broadcaster Globo has partnered with streaming platform DAZN to broadcast the inaugural edition of the new Club World Cup.
USL Super League agrees naming rights deal with Gainbridge
April 25 – The new top tier women’s league in the US, the USL Super League, is changing its name after just a season, having sold its naming rights to financial services firm Gainbridge in a multi-year partnership.
Former USMNT coach Arena questions Pochettino’s ‘foreign’ leadership
April 25 – In an interview with the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) website, current United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) coach Mauricio Pochettino criticised his players’ mentality, prompting former USMNT coach Bruce Arena to respond with what could generously be called “constructive feedback”.
UEFA hosts logistical meeting ahead of Women’s EUROs in Switzerland
April 24 – As excitement builds ahead of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 in Switzerland, head coaches and key operational staff from all 16 participating nations gathered this week in Nyon for a finalists’ workshop focused on delivering the competition’s logistical and technical framework.
Chelsea enter multi-year deal with Ticketmaster as Official Partner
April 24 – Chelsea have announced a new multi-year agreement with Ticketmaster, confirming the global operator as the club’s Official Ticketing Partner.
AS Monaco extend partnership with fashion label Vicomte A.
April 24 – AS Monaco have extended their partnership with French fashion label Vicomte A. until 2027, as the Principality club continues to build one of the most expansive sponsorship rosters in European football.
EPO announces collaboration with Socilinnov to Empower Women in Football
April 24 – The Hellenic Football Federation (EPO), in collaboration with the non-profit organisation Socialinnov, has announced the implementation of the Empower Women in Football educational program.
CAF pens partnership agreement with AGL to boost development
April 24 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Africa Global Logistics (AGL) have signed a partnership to boost the development of the African game.
Reading takeover inches closes after terms agreed over club’s sale
April 24 – English League One side Reading have reached an agreement with a prospective buyer to complete a takeover of the financially-stricken club, with the English Football League (EFL) extending a deadline to finalise the deal to May 5.
Neom SC clinch promotion to Saudi Pro League with win over Al Arabi
April 24 – Following a 3-0 victory over rivals Al Arabi, Neom SC have clinched promotion to the Saudi Pro League – the professional top-flight of football in the country.
Paris Saint-Germain extend Visit Rwanda deal while penning new Novotel agreement
April 24 – Paris Saint-Germain, who recently lifted their 13th Ligue 1 title and are enjoying a successful campaign in the UEFA Champions League, have extended a lucrative sponsorship agreement with Visit Rwanda and added Novotel to their commercial portfolio.
Two Circles to pursue sleeve sponsorship deal for WSL
April 24 – Football jerseys represent prime advertising real estate in the sports marketing world, prompting England’s Women’s Professional Leagues Limited (WPLL) to enlist Two Circles, an international sports and entertainment firm, to secure a principal sleeve sponsor for the Women’s Super League (WSL).
Pochettino set for squad shake-up ahead of CONCACAF Gold Cup
April 24 – United States Men’s National Team coach Mauricio Pochettino has declared he’ll be prioritising mental fortitude in his squad selection for the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Channel 5 agrees DAZN sublicence to offer free-to-air CWC matches
April 24 – FIFA has secured a crucial broadcasting agreement for one of its key TV markets as Channel 5 reached a sublicensing deal with global rights holder DAZN to broadcast the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) this summer in the United Kingdom.
UEFA pays record €233m to clubs for international player releases
April 22 – The reigning Premier League Champions, Manchester City, have been allocated €5.17 million ($5.94 million), as part of the European football governing body’s Club Benefits Programme to encourage national team participation by players.
This figure represents the largest allocation to any UEFA club.