Football Victoria are endorsing the joint partnership between the Victorian Government and VicSport, as football clubs across the state can …
Football Queensland’s two-year referee strategy to drive development and retention
Football Queensland (FQ) are embarking on a transformative journey. Seeking to elevate the current refereeing regime on a state-wide level …
Nike acquire South American giants as primary kit sponsors
The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) have officially confirmed a partnership formulated with American sport apparel juggernaut Nike. The agreement arrives …
WOW HYDRATE and Manchester United’s ‘Red Cherry’ drink aligned with mutual values
WOW HYDRATE launched its first-ever co-created ‘Red Cherry’ flavoured drink, working alongside one of the world’s biggest football clubs – …
Play Our Way grant available until end of April in 2024
Following the respective successes of both the CommBank Matilda’s performance and Australia’s hosting abilities of the 2023 Women’s FIFA World …
Sunderland continue their legacy through nostalgic kit sponsorship
Sunderland AFC have changed their kit manufacturer, landing Danish sportswear brand Hummel from the beginning of the 2024/25 season, in …
FC Barcelona and EBC Financial Group confirm collaboration
FC Barcelona has broadened its presence in the foreign exchange industry by partnering with EBC Financial Group (EBC). This collaboration …
An amenities refresher for NSW grassroots custodian
The NSW Football Legacy Program has worked in conjunction with the Bayside Council in providing $150,000 to the Bexley North …
Melbourne City proudly unveil their state-of-the-art-facilities
Melbourne City have proudly showcased their clubs latest project through the unveiling of their new state-of-the-art-facility, located at Casey Fields …
Successful applicants confirmed for Tier 2 assessment process
Football Queensland (FQ) has recently confirmed that several clubs located across the state have successfully applied to be involved in …
Silverware manufacturer for Football Queensland reaffirms commitment
Football Queensland (FQ) has solidified its partnership with The Trophy Superstore, becoming its Official Trophies and Medal partner for two …
City Football Group showcase mixed Annual Report despite success
City Football Group (CFG) have recently recorded losses of £112 million ($215 million AUD) for the 2022/23 financial year despite …
German football ends 70 years with Adidas for Nike deal
The German Football Association (DFB) has inked a mega eight-year deal with American sportswear giant Nike and move on from …
Football Victoria celebrates establishment between Sydenham Park SC and Calder United SC
A striking partnership has been established between Sydenham Park SC and Calder United SC, with the Western United affiliated club …
TacticAI: Revolutionising the way coaches analyse corner kicks
TacticAI is an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can provide experts with tactical insights, particularly on corner kicks, through predictive …
Western Sydney Wanderers FC collaborate with Sydney Catholic Schools
Western Sydney Wanderers FC have recently confirmed a new partnership with Sydney Catholic Schools, with the target to grow and …
Southside Eagles FC acquire significant facility grant
Southside Eagles FC have received a grant from Football Queensland and the Queensland Government, in a collaborative effort driving for …
Robert Cavallucci discusses important Perry Park upgrade
FQ CEO Robert Cavallucci recently featured on an episode of The Subs Bench podcast to discuss an improved stadium in …
All Abilities Gala to continue the increase in inclusivity
Melbourne Victory have partnered with Transport Accident Commission (TAC) to host the second edition of the All Abilities Gala on …
Local Sporting Champions grant available for competitors aged 12-18
Local Sporting Champions (LSC) is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged …
Robert Cavallucci on FQ’s involvement in NST bidding process
Football Queensland CEO Robert Cavallucci recently featured on an episode of The Subs Bench podcast to discuss multiple issues in …
10-year milestone of Australia Cup achieved with ongoing benefits for semi-professionals
The Australia Cup is the nation’s premier knockout cup competition which has reached its 10th year of existence. The competition …
Malaysia Airlines signs on as Manchester United’s official airline
Manchester United confirmed a multi-year partnership with award-winning Malaysia Airlines who will become the club’s official commercial airline. As an …
Gambling Community Benefit Fund encouraged by Football Queensland to improve facilities
The Gambling Community Benefit Fund’s (GCBF) second round of applications for 2024 are open until April 30. Ran by the …
Premier League confirm multi-year deal with VR developer Rezzil
The Premier League confirmed a four-year partnership with virtual reality software developer Rezzil to create a new VR video game. …
Ross Reserve Athletics set for practical completion
SPORTENG, in collaboration with the City of Greater Dandenong Council, confirmed that Ross Reserve Athletics is set for practical completion …
Football in Bendigo heading in the right direction
On March 23-24, 2024, it was an occasion of importance for the tight knit community of Bendigo, especially for those …
MiniRoos to be supported by four-year investment
Australia’s leading retailer Coles have partnered up with Football Australia as the naming right holders for MiniRoos – the official …
A-Leagues secure last minute NEP deal for production partner
The A-Leagues have had an interesting past week, to say the least – as the league’s production partner for live …
Venezia FC and NYU team up for innovative opportunity
Venezia FC has confirmed it has joined forces with the New York University (NYU) Tisch School for Global Sport, embarking …
Long-awaited new facility welcomed for NSW football staple
Hurlstone Park Wanderers has unveiled new facilities in which they were desperate to acquire following half a century of operation …
Aston Villa strike lucrative front-of-shirt deal with Betano
Aston Villa has struck an important sponsorship deal with Greek online betting company Betano worth £40m (AU$77.4 mil) over the …
Government facilities investment needs to keep up as Women’s Asian Cup looms
In recent times, Football Australia released their ‘Legacy 23 report’ on the Women’s World Cup which was held in Australia …
2023 FIFA review underlines incredible Women’s World Cup impact
FIFA has released their ‘2023 Financials in Review’ statement which highlights the incredible financial and cultural impact of the 2023 …
The serious waves Series Futsal have made and what it means for the sport
Football within Victoria in a broad sense is difficult to unpack from multiple angles. What is clear is the passion …
Feyenoord secure record shirt sponsorship deal with MediaMarkt
German electronics retailer MediaMarkt will become the new shirt sponsor of Dutch club Feyenoord for the 2024-25 season in a …
CUPRA and Football Australia ties remain strong
Pioneering electronic car brand CUPRA will remain Football Australia’s official automotive partner after a strong two-year collaboration. As part of …
Play Our Way program promises more important funding for women’s football
The Australian Federal Government is accepting applications for its Play Our Way program, a $200 million initiative to provide better …
Manchester City to install near 11,000 solar panels
Manchester City has confirmed plans to make its training facility, the City Football Academy, one of the largest producers of …
Stall warnings firing in the Newcastle Jets cockpit
Stall warnings have alarmed for Newcastle Jets as it’s understood that beyond this season, Australian Professional Leagues (APL) are unable …
Football Queensland one step closer to gender parity
Football Queensland have released numbers for the 2023 year that show a steep rise in female participation across all age …
Crucial moments loom for Central Coast Mariners
Recently through the clamour in which the A-League churns out each season, Central Coast Mariners have been quietly charging towards …
Balfours continues with Football SA to feed growth
Football South Australia (FSA) is extending ties with wholesale bakery supplier Balfours for three years, re-establishing the company as FSA’s …
Genius Sports extend UK betting data deal with FootballCo
Genius Sports has won the bidding war to extend its official betting data partnership with Football DataCo (FDC), which holds …
UEFA helps German football tackle climate change with EURO 2024 climate fund
80 amateur football clubs in Germany will receive funding for sustainability projects as part of UEFA’s EURO 2024 climate fund. …
NWSL signs Amazon as a retail and cloud tech partner
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) have confirmed a multi-year sponsorship with Amazon, making them the Exclusive Retail Sponsor of …
How the NPL can learn off the USL’s content deal with Footballco
The United Soccer League (USL) has launched a strategic content partnership with Footballco, a football media company, being designated as …
EFL scores record-breaking international broadcast rights deal
The English Football League (EFL) has secured record deals worth at least £148million (AU$286.6 million) for its international TV rights …
FIFA+ delivering valuable exposure for Oceania football
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is partnering with FIFA’s football streaming platform, FIFA+, to broadcast its international and club competitions …
Premier League clubs vote to tighten sponsorship rules
The Premier League has implemented stricter regulations aimed at preventing clubs from inflating sponsorship and transfer deals with entities linked …
Soaring to new heights: Melbourne Victory name new sponsor from 2024/25 season
Melbourne Victory have announced their latest primary sponsor for the upcoming three seasons, with both parties unveiling the newly found …
McDonald’s closing in on naming rights deal with Ligue 1
Fast food giant McDonald’s are edging ever closer to securing a three-year deal that would make them title sponsor of …
Narrabeen FC rewarded for female participation initiatives
Narrabeen FC, in conjunction with the Northern Beaches Council, is the latest club to be awarded funds from the NSW …
Sydney FC to utilise AI technologies with Bigtincan
Sydney FC has confirmed a ground-breaking partnership with AI-powered sales platform Bigtincan to improve fan engagement, plus player and coach …
Borussia Dortmund and PRIME confirm partnership
Borussia Dortmund confirm PRIME hydration as the club’s official hydration partner in a bid to improve the club’s standing in …
RB Leipzig confirm long-term deal with Puma
RB Leipzig has locked in a 10-year partnership with Puma to be the Club’s kit supplier from July 1, 2024 …
Sydney FC sign with Bulova Watches for remainder of the season
Sydney FC confirmed a partnership with leading watch brand Bulova Watches for remainder of the Isuzu UTE and Liberty A-League …
NSW Football Legacy Program paying dividends as player registration numbers hit record levels
Football NSW (FNSW) is recording an unprecedented number of player registrations in 2024, the member federation revealed on Friday. A …
FA Wales takes action with Facility & Investment Vision
The Football Association of Wales (FAW), in collaboration with the Cymru Football Foundation (CFF), released the Facility and Investment Vision …
Football included in American sports to feature on multi-platform service
Warner Bros, ESPN, and FOX have all united in their partnership to launch a sports streaming platform that will offer …
Transplant Australia FC Chairman Ante Kelic: “There is no shortage of people who need support”
In an event that has been a long time coming, Transplant Australia Football Club will hold the inaugural Transplant Football …
Bundesliga scraps mega investment deal amid serious fan protests
The German Football League (DFL) has abandoned plans to bring in private investment to the Bundesliga’s media rights business following …
Football West reveal encouraging female participation statistics with Sam Kerr influence
Female player registrations for the 2024 season are exceeding previous levels in Western Australia, Football West has announced. Dubbed the …
BMO becomes official jersey sponsor for LAFC
LAFC and BMO confirmed an expansion of their multi-year partnership, unveiling BMO as the Club’s “Official Jersey Sponsor” on the …
West Bromwich Albion set to begin new era as takeover deal nears conclusion
Bilkul Football WBA, LLC is set to own a majority share in West Bromwich Albion Football Club this week, with …
Regional stakeholders deliver their feedback in Football Victoria’s Regional Review
Football Victoria (FV) released their Regional Football Review, aimed at giving regional football stakeholders the platform to voice their feedback …
City Football Group add İstanbul Başakşehir to club portfolio
City Football Group (CFG) announced a “football collaboration agreement” with Turkish Süper Lig side İstanbul Başakşehir to expand on their …
DFL and EA Sports continue to delight Bundesliga fans
The German Football League (DFL) renewed its partnership with sports game manufacturer EA Sports, in a deal labelled by officials …
LAFC’s connection with renowned Swiss powerhouse forms long-term strategy
Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC (LAFC), put pen to paper on a strategic partnership between Swiss Super League powerhouse …
Perth looking to pave new Glory through fresh ownership
The ownership of long-standing A-League team Perth Glory has changed hands, with property mogul Ross Pelligra taking the reins. The …
TNT Sports agree four-year deal to broadcast FA Cup from 2025-26 season
The Football Association has agreed a four-year deal with UK broadcaster TNT Sports to broadcast the FA Cup from the …
Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program a key investment in Western Australia
Western Australia events are receiving significant support through the Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program 2023-24. The WA State Government …
WSL eyeing enormous 150% increase to broadcast rights deal
In a historic first for football in the UK, every single Women’s Super League match is set to be broadcasted …
Premier League continues talks on cost control and EFL funding
Premier League club bosses are holding further talks regarding cost control measures for clubs competing in European football and additional …
MLS NEXT Pro continues to expand with Connecticut United addition
Connecticut (CT) United FC will join the ever-growing MLS NEXT Pro League in 2025, in a move that promises to …
Saudi Arabia’s sporting presence strengthens
Saudi Arabia’s continuous growth within its entertainment sector has taken another major stride, with the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) involved …
PepsiCo and Roshn Saudi League collaborate to increase fan base
The Roshn Saudi League (SPL) has confirmed a substantial agreement with PepsiCo, which will benefit both the league and its …
FIFPRO Asia/Oceania report of AFC Champions League assesses the cost of competition for players and clubs
FIFPRO Asia/Oceania has published a report on key financial findings from the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) flagship club competition, the …
Wellington Phoenix team up with Chinese outfit Tianjin Tiger
Wellington Phoenix have partnered with Chinese Super League team Tianjin Tiger to boost football growth in both nations. As part …
Record-breaking AFCON tournament indicates a bright future
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been a roaring success that has symbolised the bright future of the world game …
MLS NEXT: A lucrative development grant initiative for junior academies
MLS NEXT, a sub-sect of the Major League Soccer organisation, is reinvesting in North America’s junior academies through the MLS …
Lionel Messi stars in new film by Bitget
Bitget and Lionel Messi are teaming up once again to deliver a new film on one of the world’s biggest …
Football Tasmania releases plans for its Home of Football facility
In accordance with its 2023-26 Football Facility Strategy, Football Tasmania (FT) released its plans for a new Home of Football …
PSG confirms it is seeking to leave Parc des Princes
Paris Saint-Germain’s President Nasser Al Khelaifi has confirmed that the club will try to leave the Parc des Princes stadium …
Football Coaches Australia and XVenture collaborate with Football Victoria to elevate coaching development
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) and XVenture (XV) have forged a ground-breaking partnership with Football Victoria (FV) to enhance the calibre …
Western United home games on the move
Western United will stage home games in Tarneit, as the long-awaited move to the West of Melbourne takes shape. Wyndham …
Al Nassr and Adidas sign multi-year kit deal
Al-Nassr have confirmed iconic sports brand Adidas as their new kit sponsor as they sign a three-year deal with the …
“Women’s Football Transformed” – NewCo ready to propel women’s professional football in the UK
Last November, the English Football Association (FA) revealed it would no longer be running the English Women’s Super League (WSL) …
Samantha Farrow becomes the new CEO of Capital Football
Capital Football have confirmed that Samantha Farrow is the new Chief Executive Officer, effective from Monday, February 12. Samantha arrives …
AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 achieves global broadcast appeal
The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 successfully managed to cover the Group Stage matches with almost 60 media partners and …
Melbourne Victory join with iconic shoe brand ASICS
Melbourne Victory has announced that ASICS Australia will be the Club’s Official Footwear Partner for the 2023/24 A-Leagues season. ASICS …
Enilive replaces TIM as Serie A title sponsor until end of 2026-27 season
Enilive, the sustainable energy subsidiary of Italian energy company Eni, has secured title sponsorship rights to Italian men’s football’s top-tier …
Scottish football receives infrastructure grant for grassroots clubs
Grassroots clubs in Scotland can look to a brighter future thanks to £6 million ($11.62 million AUD) from the UK …
Zondacrypto becomes Juventus’ Crypto Exchange Partner
Juventus unveiled Zondaycrypto as their new sleeve sponsor and to be the club’s Official Crypto Exchange Partner. The Zondacrypto logo …
Telefonica re-purchases LaLiga domestic broadcast rights in substantial deal
LaLiga confirmed that Telefonica take domestic LaLiga rights commitment back to the end of 2026-27. Telefonica will pay €1.29 billion …
Adelaide City FC boosted by major sponsorship with Chemist Warehouse
Sleeping giants of Australian football, Adelaide City FC, have secured Chemist Warehouse as its major sponsor for the upcoming 2024 …
Real Madrid introduce first-ever sleeve sponsor in HP
Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid have signed their first sleeve sponsorship contract with computer hardware company HP. HP is a top-tier …
Central Coast Mariners academy even stronger with top-tier Portuguese side
Central Coast Mariners announced a partnership with Liga Portugal club Portimonense SAD. The club, which now competes in the Portuguese …
Birmingham City FC gain record stadium naming rights deal with Knighthead
Birmingham City confirmed that it has entered a major multi-year naming rights agreement with Shelby Companies Limited, which is mainly …
Brisbane Roar sign deal with VERVE Fitness to focus on player development
Brisbane Roar announced a two-year partnership with Queensland-based fitness equipment company, VERVE, which will aim to invest in the club’s …
Royal Caribbean feature on front of iconic Inter Miami jersey
Royal Caribbean International will be the Official Jersey Partner for Inter Miami, beginning with the upcoming 2024 campaign. With the …
MG Motor UK backs Arsenal as Official Automotive Partner
Arsenal confirmed a multi-year agreement with car manufacturer MG Motor UK who is the Official Automotive Partner. Celebrating its 100th …
Milan clubs investigate new stadium proposal
The city of Milan is seemingly ready to offer a $498.5m AUD proposal to reconstruct the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, in …
Football Victoria champions its advancements for women’s football in 2023 Annual Report
Football Victoria (FV) released the 2023 Annual Report, detailing their efforts and successes last year. In a massive year for …
Australian clubs begin second phase of selection process for National Second Tier
24 clubs will participate in the Request for Proposal (RFP) phase of the National Second Tier (NST) selection process, as …
FC Barcelona and Puma close in on record-breaking kit deal
FC Barcelona and Puma are close to reaching a historic kit sponsor agreement that would see the Catalans get around …
Western United providing opportunities for Victoria University students
Western United and Victoria University (VU) are continuing their association for a further two years, in a win for students …
Melbourne Knights’ elite football facility upgrades taking shape
Melbourne Knights revealed that their exciting and extensive ground and facility works have got underway in Somers Street. Knights Stadium …
Chelsea Women select Škoda as Official Car Partner
Chelsea Women announced a partnership with Škoda UK which sees the two multi-trophy winning brands come together for the first …
Brisbane Roar’s new training facility tipped for July opening
Brisbane Roar, in conjunction with the City of Moreton Bay Council, plans to open its new state-of-the-art football training facility …