South Korea appoint Hong Myung-bo as Klinsmann’s successor
July 9 – World Cup legend Hong Myung-bo has returned to lead South Korea for a second time after the Korean Football Association (KFA) named him the country’s new manager.
Bore draws? Euro 2024 hits a record number of tied results as games go down to the wire
July 9 – As proof of the depth of competitiveness of Europe’s nations, the Euro 2024 Championships have seen a record number of 17 draws so far at the end of playing time.
Erdogan calls the Demiral ban a political act and directed at Turkey’s nationhood
July 9 – Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called the suspension of Turkish international Merih Demiral, scorer of two goals in the last 16 round, a “political” act.
Coca-Cola trade up sponsorship at Napoli to include training kit
July 9 – Serie A’s Napoli have confirmed Coca-Cola as the club’s Global Training Kit Partner, taking over from eBay.
Injury and suspensions force Spanish rejig as France defiantly brush off critics
July 9 – Goal-shy France will be looking to silence the critics when they take on Spain in their Euro 2024 semi-final clash tonight in Munich while their opponents hope to end a 12-year success drought despite missing a string of key players through suspension and injury.
Chelsea agree 4-year hotels sponsorship with Singapore’s Ascott
July 9 – Chelsea have announced a new multi-year partnership with Singapore-based hospitality group Ascott.
Canada’s Northern Super League appoints Litz president, Matheson to focus on growth
July 9 – Canada’s first professional women’s soccer league – the Norther Super League – that kicks off next April, has appointed Christina Litz as its first President, while founder Diana Matheson will take on the role of Chief Growth Officer.
Whistle blowing. UEFA appoint ref for Eng-Ned semi who was banned for taking a bribe
July 9 – The referee for England’s semi-final against the Netherlands at Euro 2024 once had ties to a match-fixing scandal in Germany.
Keeping it in the family. UEFA rules Man City and Man Utd can face sister clubs in UCL and Europa League
July 8 – Manchester City and Manchester United will be able to face Girona and Nice respectively in Europe this coming season after multi-club ownership conditions set by UEFA were met.
Saudi sports ministry offers six pro clubs to domestic and foreign private investors
June 6 – Saudi Arabia has taken the next step in the privatisation of its Pro-League clubs with six clubs being made available to Saudi and foreign investors.
Brazilian sports court calls for ban and fine for Textor over match-fixing allegations
July 8 – Concluding an investigation into accusations of match-fixing by John Textor, Brazil’s Superior Court of Sports Justice for Football (STJD) has recommended a six-year suspension and R2 million ($550.000) fine for the American, describing his evidence is “worthless”.
Transfer talk: Sancho to Juve, but is de Bruyne really en route to Saudi?
July 8 – Manchester United wantaway Jadon Sancho could be on the move to Juventus, who are reportedly willing to sell 26-year-old Federico Chiesa to fund the move.
Crypto-based gaming platform takes Leicester City shirt front
July 8 – Leicester City, returning to the Premier League next season after a year in the Championship, have agreed a multi-year principal partnership with online gaming platform BC.Game.
Adidas unveils new ball for Euro 2024 final rounds
July 8 – Adidas has unveiled its ‘Fussballliebe Finale’ Official Match Ball for the Euro 2024 semi finals and final in Germany.
BFU to improve VAR in efbet League with addition of GLT
July 8 – The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) is to bring in goal-line technology for the first time for the top tier of the efbet League next season.