Derbystar gets the Bundesliga ball rolling for next season
May 22 – Derbystar have released the official match ball for Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 ahead of the 2024/25 season.
Chase provides low-income support for coach training via Britain’s four home nations
May 22 – Online bank Chase and the four British ‘home’ nations have teamed up to support aspiring coaches from low-income backgrounds by funding 2,900 introductory qualifications and 85 professional coaching bursaries across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
Gambia name McKinstry as Saintfeit’s successor
May 22 – The Gambia have named Irishman Johnathan McKinstry as their new coach as World Cup qualifying resumes in June. He succeeds Tom Saintfiet, who has switched continents to take on the managerial role with the Philippines.
LFP Media targets international broadcast growth with 5-year Infront deal
May 22 – Infront has agreed a five-year representation deal with LFP Media for international broadcast rights to France’s Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 across Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
Palms Bet doubles up on Levski sponsorship and forgoes €650k of fees
May 22 – Palms Bet, the main sponsor of Bulgaria’s Levski Sofia, is set to more than double its sponsorship payments to the club, according the bookmaker’s owner Milo Borisov (pictured).
Oaktree poised to take control of Inter Milan as loan repayment deadline looms today
May 21 – Serie A champions Inter Milan could have a forced changed of ownership at the end of today if the club fails to repay a €270 million loan, plus interest, that was granted in 2021.
Security fears force Scots to close Hampden’s doors for Nations League visit of Israel
May 21 – Israel’s visit to Scotland for a Euro 2025 qualifying game on May 31 will be played behind closed doors because of security concerns amid public protests over Israel’s continued military operation in Gaza.
Flamengo set to agree doubling of Pixbet sponsorship
May 21 – Brazilian giants Flamengo are closing in on the renewal of their partnership with bookmaker Pixbet in what will be the club’s biggest-ever sponsorship.
French minister demands Monaco’s Camara is sanctioned for covering anti-homophobia logo
May 21 – French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera has called for “the strongest sanctions” to be taken after one of Monaco’s players deliberately covered up an anti-homophobia message on his shirt in the club’s final league game of the season on Sunday.
Slot exits Feyenoord saying Liverpool’s call was hard to ignore
May 21 – New Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he had little choice but to accept the job as Jurgen Klopp’s successor despite the wrench of leaving Feyenoord.
South Korea appoint Kim Do-hoon as second interim for upcoming 2026 qualifiers
May 21 – As the wait goes on to appoint a permanent coach in succession to Jurgen Klinsmann who was sacked in February, South Korea have announced that another caretaker will be in charge when they look to seal their place in the next round of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
AFC unveils branding for its revamped club comps and addition of Women’s Champions League
May 21 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has unveiled the brand identities that will be introduced for the revamp of its men’s club competition structure into three new tiers, and the introduction of its Women’s Champions League.
Saudis host African coaches for women’s development workshop
May 21 – Saudi Arabia is continuing its football outreach with the most recent event being a 5-day women’s football development workshop that brought together coaches from Africa and Saudi Arabia.
Aston Villa confirm Adidas for new multi-year kit deal beginning next season
May 21 – Aston Villa have confirmed that adidas will be the club’s new kit partner from the 2024/25 season onwards. Adidas will replace Castore for Villa’s debut season in the Champions League.
Bulgaria appoint first female ref to top tier men’s league match
May 21 – In a historic moment for Bulgarian football, a female referee will take charge of a match in the country’s first division.