August 21 – The Indonesian Government is investing IDR 2.87 trillion ($175 million) to upgrade 21 football stadiums across the nation, boosted by further cash from the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI).
August 21 – Sports architecture firm Populous has unveiled its design for the $390 million Aramco Stadium project, which is set to become a key venue in Saudi Arabia’s 2034 FIFA World Cup.
August 21 – Konami will remain the official esports partner for Premier League Manchester United for its eFootball series.
August 21 – Defending champions Fluminense advanced to the last eight of the Copa Libertadores after winning a penalty shootout 4-2 against Brazilian rivals Gremio.
August 21 – Online bookmaker bet365 has joined the UEFA Champions League sponsorship roster for the 2024–27 commercial cycle, the first sports betting brand to sponsor the UCL.
August 21 – AFC Bournemouth have announced a first-of-its-kind new partnership with the WWE 2K video game series as the Premier League regulars take an untrodden step into the virtual world of wrestling.
August 21 – Terminally ill former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has shared a poignant goodbye message in a new documentary about his life.
August 21 – Manchester City duo Phil Foden and Khadeja ‘Bunny’ Shaw have been voted the Professional Football Association (PFA) Players of the Season.
August 21 – The Albanian Football Federation (FHSF) has sold the naming rights to its top tier club division Kategoria Superiore which will be known as the Abissnet Superiore for the next three seasons.
August 21 – The English FA have announced a long-term renewal with Fanatics, expanding the retail, eCommerce and merchandising partnership the FA already holds with the global digital sports platform.
August 20 – Amnesty International has demanded the Dutch FA, the KNVB, and professional clubs take a stance over the hosting of the 2034 World Cup that is set to be awarded to Saudi Arabia later this year.
August 20 – China’s crackdown on corrupt football officials has intensified with yet more jail sentences meted out.
August 20 – German captain Ilkay Gundogan has announced his retirement from international football after leading his country to the quarterfinals at Euro 2024, citing “a certain tiredness” both physically and mentally.
August 20 – Turkey’s Göztepe has signed a back-of-shirt sponsorship with the energy company Solares Enerji.
August 20 – The USL Super League, the new Division One professional women’s soccer league in the USA that rivals the NWSL, kicked off this weekend with the league announcing sell-out crowds in all three opening day matches.