Enilive replaces TIM as Serie A title sponsor until end of 2026-27 season

Theo Athans13/02/2024 5:55 am12/02/2024

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Enilive, the sustainable energy subsidiary of Italian energy company Eni, has secured title sponsorship rights to Italian men’s football’s top-tier Serie A until the end of the 2026-27 season.

The Italian energy firm agreed to pay €22 million ($36.4 million AUD) per year and the deal also included an option to further extend for two seasons past 2026-27. This deal is a slight upgrade on the €20 million ($33.1 million AUD) annually that TIM were paying in its recent contract.

Under this agreement, the league will be now known as the Serie A Enilive from 2024/25 and similarly to TIM, the company’s logo will be placed under the official Serie A one for branding.

The deal ends a longstanding partnership between Serie A and current title sponsor telecommunications giant TIM, which has held the naming rights since the 1998-99 season. Its latest contract ends after the ongoing 2023-24 campaign and Serie A confirmed earlier that they were exploring its options for a new title sponsor.

Eni explained the impact this huge deal with the Italian top division would have for the company’s environmental ambitions.

“Through the partnership, Enilive will contribute to the world of football by introducing increasingly sustainable mobility solutions. Enilive is enthusiastic about the partnership with Lega Serie A, which will make the company and its new brand closer to all Italians,” the company said in a press release.

“Enilive has a network of over 5,000 service stations across Europe, of which around 4,000 are located in Italy. Every day, they welcome more than 1.5 million people on the move, not only to refuel but also to enjoy a wide range of services.”

For both parties this partnership is seen as a win with Serie A improving on their previous title sponsor deal and Enilive creating more awareness of its sustainable mobility solutions across Europe with this exposure.

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WA announce TV series for Sam Kerr’s children’s novels

George Arthur04/11/2026 6:55 am03/11/2026

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A new TV series based on Sam Kerr’s children’s books ‘Kicking Goals’ is set to begin filming in early 2027 in Western Australia.

The show follows a young Kerr before she became captain of the Matildas and a star at Chelsea FC. Set in her home state of WA, the story sees her navigate her way through growing up and chasing her dreams, alongside her family and friends, and the adventures that entailed.

Speaking to Screenwest, Kerr said, ‘It’s pretty surreal knowing that Kicking Goals is being adapted into a TV series. These stories are all about believing in yourself and having a go, so it feels really special that a whole new generation will get to experience them on screen.’

Co-authored by Fiona Harris, the books have been a success since their initial release in 2021, a period which has coincided with Kerr and her Matildas teammates growing from beloved within Australia’s football community, into a team of genuine national appeal and recognition. They are available nation-wide, sold at major retailers such as Big W and Dymocks.

The television adaptation will beproduced by Orange Entertainment for Paramount+.

‘Kicking Goals’ is set to inject AUD 5million into the WA economy and provide over 130 local jobs.

Creative Industries Minister of WA, Simone McGurk, said via WA GOV, ‘The series will showcase all that Western Australia has to offer – including our world-class talent, crew, and diverse locations – while celebrating the story of one of our sporting greats.’

Casting is currently underway, with a search for a young Kerr and her mates ongoing.

The months after the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australian and New Zealand saw an 11% increase in women and girl’s participation in football compared to the previous year, showing the direct impact the biggest stage can have on grassroots football.

Kerr has managed to build on that success and begin a new chapter, inspiring kids both on and off the field.

Former Socceroos captain set to headline coaching conference

George Arthur04/11/2026 5:55 am03/11/2026

Mark Mulligan. Credit A League

Mark Milligan – former Socceroos captain and Newcastle Jets Premiership-winning manager – is set to be the guest of honour at the 2026 Football NSW Coaching Conference, held at Valentine Sports Park from November 21st–22nd.

The annual conference represents Australia’s largest gathering of football coaches, and is set to include expert insight into coaching, practical sessions and development plans for attendees. Milligan will partake in a Q&A session with MC Stephanie Brantz on November 21, adding significant gravitas to the conference.

Chris Gallo, Football NSW Coach Education Manager spoke highly of Milligan via Football NSW.

‘Opportunities to hear from people who have experienced the game at the highest level are incredibly valuable for our coaches. Mark brings a unique perspective on leadership, performance and the demands of elite football, and we want our coaches to be able to take those insights back into their own environments,’ he said.

Milligan traversed the globe across a near-twenty year professional career that started in the old National Soccer League, concluded in the A-League, and took in time across Europe, the UK and Asia.

He represented the Socceroos with distinction across 80 appearances, selected by four seperate managers in World Cup squads, and was captain of the Olympic team in 2008. His nascent managerial career has already seen two trophies at Newcastle, where he is presently leading them in the Asian Champions League.

But it all began on the local pitches of Bankstown. Milligan is an authentic, home-grown product of Football NSW, and emblamatic of the rewards that can be reaped from investing in the beginning of a player’s journey.

With the conference already selling out, attendees can now expect to learn plemty from one of Australia’s most exciting, up-and-coming coaches.

The opportunity Football NSW are providing showcases their commitment in helping coaches develop, and their continued pledge of giving back to the game at its foundation.