International News Archives - Soccerscene

Renewable energy

Manchester United commit to a renewable future

Matthew Badrov 5 days ago28/07/2021

Industry 4.0, Technology

Manchester United and TeamViewer partnership drives unique opportunities

Liam Watson 22/07/2021 6:00 am22/07/2021

Premier League rights in Spain renewed by DAZN to 2025

Matthew Badrov 16/07/2021 5:55 am15/07/2021

Covid Football

Football News, Governance

Premier League clubs report revenue loss of $1.3 billion

Matthew Badrov 22/06/2021 6:00 am22/06/2021

ESC Madrid

Coaching, Football News

Sports and education complex ESC Madrid unveiled

Matthew Badrov 18/06/2021 6:30 am17/06/2021

AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 has joined forces with Footballco, allowing their flagship digital platform Goal to become the Official Football Website Partner.

AFF Suzuki Cup gains enhanced coverage alongside digital platform Goal

Liam Watson 15/06/2021 6:30 am14/06/2021

The AFC has announced a multi-platform agreement with CBS Sports, making Paramount+ the exclusive home of AFC competitions in the US.

AFC locks in exclusive media rights deal with CBS Sports

Liam Watson 04/06/2021 6:00 am04/06/2021

Ronaldo with Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo announced as LiveScore’s Official Global Brand Ambassador

Matthew Badrov 21/05/2021 6:30 am20/05/2021

Grassroots football

Events, Football News

AFC Member Associations celebrate the return of Grassroots Football Day

Matthew Badrov 18/05/2021 6:00 am17/05/2021

The Premier League has chosen Oracle to be their official cloud provider, featuring groundbreaking match statistics for live broadcasts.

Industry 4.0, Technology

Oracle set to transform Premier League analytics

Liam Watson 13/05/2021 6:30 am12/05/2021

Rangers Football Club have announced a week-long online Coaches Convention with unique access, set to begin on May 24, 2021.

Coaching, Events, Football News

Rangers Coaches Convention to give unique access

Liam Watson 04/05/2021 6:30 am04/05/2021

Signify is the world leader in lighting innovation for professionals, customers and lighting for the Internet of Things.

Industry 4.0, Technology

Signify technology lights up sporting clubs safely

Liam Watson 29/04/2021 8:00 am28/04/2021

VFL Wolfsburg stadium

Wolfsburg rank as the Bundesliga’s most sustainable club

Matthew Badrov 16/04/2021 6:00 am15/04/2021

Team Whistle joins ELEVEN Group

Eleven Sports acquires media company Team Whistle

Matthew Badrov 06/04/2021 6:00 am05/04/2021

TicketCo have come up with a way to turn a negative situation into a positive with their pay-per-view Media Services.

Industry 4.0, Technology

TicketCo Media Services a silver lining for Covid-19 ravaged clubs

Liam Watson 19/03/2021 8:00 am18/03/2021

FIFA's President and the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General have agreed to work on plans to implement Sustainable Development Goals.

FIFA, Football News

FIFA and UN working towards strategic goals

Daniel Foley 11/03/2021 8:00 am10/03/2021

Deltatre has announced a multi-year agreement where they will be the web technology provider for Major League Soccer (MLS).

Football News, Technology

MLS chooses Deltatre to be their web technology provider

Liam Watson 09/03/2021 5:30 pm09/03/2021

The Scottish FA has signed a partnership with the Weetabix Food Company, to become an official partner of the Scotland Women’s National Team.

Weetabix to sponsor Scotland Women’s National Team

Daniel Foley 09/03/2021 8:00 am09/03/2021

Singapore Premier League extends title sponsorship with Tottenham sponsor

Singapore Premier League extends title sponsorship with AIA

Daniel Foley 04/03/2021 8:00 am03/03/2021

Football News, Womens Football

England FA launches women’s football coaching initiative

Daniel Foley 23/02/2021 8:00 am22/02/2021

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has launched an official flagship Amazon store for the Portugal national team.

Portuguese Football Federation launches Amazon store

Daniel Foley 18/02/2021 8:00 am17/02/2021

Malaysian Football League

Malaysian Football League confirms March 5 kickoff

Daniel Foley 16/02/2021 8:00 am16/02/2021

No Room For Racism

Premier League announces No Room For Racism Action Plan

Daniel Foley 11/02/2021 8:00 am10/02/2021

Serie A is still on the hunt for a media rights partner, as DAZN and Sky put in offers for Italy's top-flight league.

DAZN and Sky lead the race for Serie A rights

Liam Watson 09/02/2021 5:24 pm09/02/2021

Barcelona sign official skincare and makeup partner

Daniel Foley 09/02/2021 8:00 am08/02/2021

Bids for French top-flight Ligue 1 from Amazon, DAZN and Discovery have all fallen short, prompting a broadcast rights crisis for the league.

Ligue 1 broadcast rights up in the air

Liam Watson 04/02/2021 8:00 am04/02/2021

Italian top-flight Serie A has seen four media companies vying for the league's broadcast rights in the upcoming 2021 to 2024 cycle.

Four media companies seeking Serie A rights

Liam Watson 02/02/2021 5:00 pm04/02/2021

The groups for the 2021 AFC Cup have been revealed at a group stage draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. After the 2020 AFC Cup was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 edition is set to begin with preliminary stage and play-off matches in April and May.

AFC, Football News

2021 AFC Cup groups revealed

Daniel Foley 28/01/2021 8:00 am28/01/2021

Fans will have to return a negative COVID-19 test result in order to receive a ticket to the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020 as part of strict precautions to limit the spread of the virus.

FIFA, Football News

COVID-19 test for FIFA Club World Cup tickets

Daniel Foley 26/01/2021 8:00 am25/01/2021

ChyronHego is renowned as a worldwide leader for sport performance technology, working with professional teams, leagues, coaches and stadia.

Industry 4.0, Technology

ChyronHego: Delivering sport performance technology worldwide

Liam Watson 25/01/2021 8:00 am25/01/2021

FIFA, Football News

FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020 draw released

Daniel Foley 21/01/2021 8:00 am20/01/2021

LaLiga Next

US La Liga youth football initiative launched

Daniel Foley 19/01/2021 8:00 am18/01/2021

Industry 4.0, Technology

Ticketing management powered by Advanced

Liam Watson 18/01/2021 8:00 am17/01/2021

A number of Premier League clubs are assisting the UK’s National Health Service with the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Premier League clubs assist with COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Daniel Foley 12/01/2021 8:00 am12/01/2021

Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar has become the fourth tournament venue for the FIFA World Cup 2022 to be inaugurated.

Fourth FIFA World Cup 2022 venue launched

Daniel Foley 21/12/2020 8:00 am20/12/2020

La Liga’s Ultimate Xpert a ‘roaring success’

Daniel Foley 17/12/2020 8:00 am16/12/2020

Leeds United content will be available on the video-only football platform Dugout, after the club signed with the digital media company.

Football News, Technology

Leeds United sign Dugout content deal

Daniel Foley 15/12/2020 8:00 am14/12/2020

La Liga and the K League have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the organisations work together until the end of 2023.

La Liga and K League sign agreement

Daniel Foley 14/12/2020 6:00 am13/12/2020

Football News, Governance

AFF Cup rescheduled for a second time

Daniel Foley 10/12/2020 8:00 am09/12/2020

The Premier League is currently celebrating Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign, as part of a partnership with the lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT+) charity.

Rainbow Laces campaign supported by Premier League

Daniel Foley 08/12/2020 8:00 am07/12/2020

Altrincham FC has adapted to fans being unable to attend games by delivering pay-per-view live streaming in collaboration with TicketCo TV.

Industry 4.0, Technology

TicketCo TV provides live streaming service

Liam Watson 02/12/2020 8:00 am01/12/2020

Football News, Technology

Sportec Solutions to be expanded by DFL

Daniel Foley 23/11/2020 8:00 am22/11/2020

J.League has announced that it will be reintroducing VAR for Meji Yasuda J1 League matches for the 2021 and 2022 seasons.

J.League to reintroduce VAR from 2021

Daniel Foley 19/11/2020 8:00 am18/11/2020

Serie A has announced its 2020/21 Eseries competitions - the eFootball PES 2021 Championship and the eSerie A TIM FIFA 21 Championship.

eSerie A 2020/21 competitions to kick off

Daniel Foley 16/11/2020 8:00 am15/11/2020

The AFC Competitions Committee has confirmed new competition dates for the rest of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

AFC, Football News

AFC approves Asian Qualifiers dates

Daniel Foley 13/11/2020 8:00 am12/11/2020

Manchester United partners with LGBT+ equality charity

Daniel Foley 12/11/2020 8:00 am11/11/2020

Industry 4.0, Technology

STATSports leading the way for GPS tracking

Liam Watson 11/11/2020 8:00 am10/11/2020

'FIFA Basic’ has been launched as the lowest standard of the FIFA Quality Programme which sets industry standards for football products.

FIFA, Football News, Governance

New standard launched for FIFA Quality Programme

Daniel Foley 10/11/2020 8:00 am09/11/2020

Football News, Technology

Virtual Bundesliga partners with major esports company

Daniel Foley 09/11/2020 8:00 am08/11/2020

Grassroots football in England has been suspended as the country heads into a four-week lockdown from November 5 until December 2.

English non-elite football to be suspended

Daniel Foley 05/11/2020 8:00 am04/11/2020

English Premier League clubs are wearing special edition kits to support and raise money for The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.

English Premier League clubs wear Poppy Appeal kits

Daniel Foley 03/11/2020 8:00 am02/11/2020

La Liga club Real Betis Balompié have launched a sustainability platform titled ‘Forever Green’ in order to fight against climate change.

Real Betis launches sustainability platform

Daniel Foley 02/11/2020 8:00 am01/11/2020

How football clubs can connect with fans at home

Daniel Foley 30/10/2020 8:00 am01/12/2020

SPL champions blocked from defending title

Daniel Foley 29/10/2020 8:00 am28/10/2020

DAZN, TikTok and German football portal kicker have announced a new partnership that has seen a Football Hub created on TikTok in Germany.

DAZN and TikTok launch partnership

Daniel Foley 27/10/2020 7:37 am27/10/2020

Adidas has launched a new Humanrace jersey collection for some of the world’s biggest football clubs including Manchester United.

Adidas unveils ‘Humanrace’ jerseys

Daniel Foley 26/10/2020 8:00 am25/10/2020

There will be no fans at ElClasico, although La Liga are still striving to provide the best entertainment experience possible for its fans.

ElClasico: La Liga’s world-class event

Daniel Foley 23/10/2020 8:00 am22/10/2020

FIFA has launched an Executive Programme in Anti-Doping, which aims to provide analysis on the regulatory, institutional and scientific aspects to anti-doping in sport.

FIFA, Football News, Governance

FIFA launches anti-doping programme

Daniel Foley 22/10/2020 8:00 am21/10/2020

SeatGeek offers a platform that can help with ticket allocations, where socially distanced seating would be used for returning fans.

Industry 4.0, Technology

How SeatGeek can manage socially distanced ticketing

Liam Watson 21/10/2020 8:00 am13/11/2020

The Supporters' Shield, awarded to the MLS team that has the best record during the regular season is not going to be awarded in 2020.

Supporters’ Shield not awarded to MLS team in 2020

Daniel Foley 20/10/2020 8:00 am19/10/2020

AFC, Football News

AFC Champions League Final to be played in Qatar

Daniel Foley 19/10/2020 8:00 am18/10/2020

Manchester United announces partnership with Laybuy

Daniel Foley 16/10/2020 8:00 am16/10/2020

K League has announced that fans will once again be able to attend matches from Friday the 16th October with crowds of up to 25% capacity to be permitted.

K League fans allowed to return

Daniel Foley 14/10/2020 8:00 am13/10/2020

The Singapore Premier League (SPL) will resume on October 17 after a six and a half month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Singapore Premier League to restart

Daniel Foley 12/10/2020 8:00 am11/10/2020

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced a new motto and for the organisation – ‘Indian Football. Forward Together’.

AIFF announces new motto and direction

Daniel Foley 08/10/2020 8:00 am08/10/2020

Bundesliga has extended its licensing rights deal with EA Sports, where the German league is set to continue in the FIFA gaming series.

Bundesliga and EA Sports extend deal

Daniel Foley 06/10/2020 8:00 am05/10/2020

La Liga Twentynine’s sports bar concept launched

Daniel Foley 02/10/2020 8:18 am02/10/2020

The Asian Football Confederation will today use Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in theAsian Champions League for the first time.

AFC, Football News, Technology

AFC to debut VAR in Asian Champions League

Daniel Foley 30/09/2020 8:00 am29/09/2020

The AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 will be played in 2021 after the tournament had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

AFF Suzuki Cup rescheduled to 2021

Daniel Foley 28/09/2020 8:00 am28/09/2020

La Liga launched a new partnership with M88 - the online betting company becomes the league’s Official Regional Betting Partner for Asia.

La Liga launches new partnership with M88

Daniel Foley 25/09/2020 12:28 pm25/09/2020

DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga has signed several broadcasting deals in the least week for the Bundesliga to be broadcast internationally.

DFL signs international Bundesliga broadcasting deals

Daniel Foley 22/09/2020 8:00 am22/09/2020

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has reached several milestones for its digital platforms, achieving a high amount of growth despite the suspension of fixtures.

AFC, Football News, Technology

AFC digital platforms break records

Daniel Foley 18/09/2020 8:00 am17/09/2020

Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed a sponsorship deal, with Aeroset to become the official sleeve sponsor of the club.

Wolverhampton Wanderers sign sleeve sponsorship deal

Daniel Foley 16/09/2020 8:00 am15/09/2020

Liverpool welcomes official chocolate partner

Daniel Foley 10/09/2020 8:00 am09/09/2020

Opinion, Technology

How a national second division could use mobile-only ticketing

Daniel Foley 09/09/2020 8:00 am11/09/2020

New Zealand Football has appointed Jane Patterson as Project Director for the Initial Operating Phase of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Football News, Governance, Womens Football

New Zealand Football appoint Project Director

Daniel Foley 08/09/2020 8:00 am08/09/2020

The Chinese Football Association has created an online initiative to increase the public’s enthusiasm for soccer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Football News, Governance, Technology

Chinese Football Association launches online programme

Daniel Foley 07/09/2020 8:00 am07/09/2020

Football News, Governance, Womens Football

UEFA remains committed to women’s football

Daniel Foley 03/09/2020 8:00 am02/09/2020

Atalanta B.C. and Saucony sign partnership deal

Daniel Foley 02/09/2020 8:00 am02/09/2020

Football News, Governance

Singapore Premier League clubs resume full training

Daniel Foley 01/09/2020 8:00 am01/09/2020

Leeds United sign first-ever sleeve sponsorship deal

Daniel Foley 27/08/2020 8:00 am27/08/2020

English Premier League club Leicester City have announced that their women's team will be a fully professional outfit.

Football News, Womens Football

Leicester City Women becomes fully professional

Liam Watson 26/08/2020 6:00 am26/08/2020

Bundesliga’s Borussia Dortmund have signed a new two-year partnership with Indian Super League team Hyderabad FC.

Borussia Dortmund partners with Hyderabad FC

Daniel Foley 25/08/2020 8:00 am24/08/2020

Serie A club U.S. Sassuolo sign Puma deal

Daniel Foley 24/08/2020 8:00 am24/08/2020

Football News, Governance

MLS and U.S. Soccer sign content deal

Daniel Foley 20/08/2020 8:00 am19/08/2020

The J.League has signed a licensing deal with Sorare, allowing for the league, its clubs and players to appear in the game.

Football News, Technology

J.League signs deal with fantasy football game Sorare

Daniel Foley 19/08/2020 8:00 am19/08/2020

UEFA has made the decision to postpone several youth national team competitions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Football News, Governance

UEFA postpones youth national team competitions

Daniel Foley 18/08/2020 8:00 am17/08/2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has created several difficulties that football clubs must deal with in order to continue to operate during this time.

Core Focus, Governance

How football club management has changed due to COVID-19

Daniel Foley 17/08/2020 8:00 am17/08/2020

Football News, Governance

More K League fans allowed to attend matches

Daniel Foley 14/08/2020 8:00 am13/08/2020

Berlin-based football media company OneFootball will be able to bring live games of South Korea's K League to selected countries.

Football News, Technology

OneFootball secures deal with Sportradar

Liam Watson 14/08/2020 6:00 am14/08/2020

Leeds United and SBOTOP have signed a sponsorship deal, with the sports betting company to become the principal sponsor of the club.

Leeds United sign biggest commercial deal in club history

Daniel Foley 13/08/2020 8:00 am13/08/2020

The Japan Football Association (JFA) has announced plans to create an Associate-Pro (A-Pro) Licence Coaching Course to produce more female coaches.

Coaching, Football News, Womens Football

JFA creates new coaching licenses for female coaches

Daniel Foley 11/08/2020 8:00 am10/08/2020

Bundesliga International has signed a five year broadcasting rights deal with Indonesian company Mola TV, spanning five years.

Football News, Governance

Bundesliga signs Indonesian broadcasting deal

Daniel Foley 10/08/2020 8:00 am10/08/2020

The Union of European Football Associations' Executive Committee has approved new rules for 2020/21 club competitions in relation to COVID-19.

Football News, Governance

UEFA approves ‘special rules’ relating to club competitions

Daniel Foley 06/08/2020 8:00 am06/08/2020

Football News, Governance

AFF Suzuki Cup postponed due to COVID-19

Daniel Foley 05/08/2020 8:00 am05/08/2020

DAZN is set to exit multiple soccer broadcasting deals, while Twitch has launched a sports category and partnered with several elite soccer clubs.

Football News, Technology

DAZN to exit deals as Twitch launches sports category

Daniel Foley 04/08/2020 8:00 am04/08/2020

J. League and La Liga have signed an agreement to extend their strategic partnership for another three years, lasting until June 2023.

Football News, Governance

J. League and La Liga extend partnership

Daniel Foley 03/08/2020 8:00 am03/08/2020

FIFA

Football News, Governance

$1.5 Billion FIFA COVID-19 Relief Plan Approved

Daniel Foley 31/07/2020 6:00 am31/07/2020

New Zealand Football has confirmed the details and starting dates of its national competitions for the 2020/21 season, during October and November.

Football News, Mens Football, Womens Football

New Zealand Football confirms 2020/21 season details

Daniel Foley 30/07/2020 8:00 am30/07/2020

Italy’s Serie A has reached more than five million subscribers on YouTube making it one of the most subscribed football channels on the platform.

Football News, Technology

Serie A hits five million subscribers on YouTube

Daniel Foley 28/07/2020 8:00 am28/07/2020

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the creation of an Independent Working Group to protect the commercial rights of the confederation.

AFC, Football News, Governance

AFC aiming to protect commercial rights

Daniel Foley 27/07/2020 8:00 am27/07/2020

Coventry City announce plans for new stadium

Daniel Foley 23/07/2020 8:00 am23/07/2020

Indian players and officials have complimented All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) partnership with Odisha Sports, which began in 2018.

Football News, Governance

Indian players and officials commend AIFF’s partnership

Daniel Foley 21/07/2020 8:00 am21/07/2020

UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin has stated that the Champions League will continue in Portugal as planned, despite a Covid-19 spike in Lisbon that could derail the elite club football competition.

Football News, Mens Football

Lisbon Covid-19 spike won’t halt Champions League

Liam Watson 02/07/2020 1:00 pm02/07/2020

Grassroots football in England has been suspended as the country heads into a four-week lockdown from November 5 until December 2.

Football News, Governance, Mens Football, Womens Football

The FA forced into job cuts amid Covid-19

Liam Watson 01/07/2020 1:00 pm23/07/2020

Football News, Mens Football

First batch of matches completed in Japan

Liam Watson 30/06/2020 1:00 pm23/07/2020

Football News, Mens Football, Technology

Premier League achieves record TV numbers

Liam Watson 24/06/2020 1:00 pm23/07/2020

UEFA have temporarily eased their Financial Fair Play regulations and added new emergency measures to help clubs with their finances.

Football News, Governance

UEFA eases Financial Fair Play regulations

Liam Watson 23/06/2020 1:00 pm22/06/2020

UEFA has outlined the changes required to get the 2019/20 Champions League completed, with Portugal chosen as the destination for remaining fixtures.

Football News, Mens Football

UEFA confirm changes to Champions League schedule

Liam Watson 19/06/2020 6:00 am18/06/2020

Football News, Mens Football

Education City Stadium complete for FIFA World Cup

Liam Watson 18/06/2020 6:00 am18/06/2020