Eleven Sports acquires media company Team Whistle
In keeping with their plans to create a global sports media destination, Eleven Sports have acquired New York-based global sports …
TicketCo Media Services a silver lining for Covid-19 ravaged clubs
When Covid-19 swept across the world, clubs were left wondering about ways to generate revenue with limited to no fans …
FIFA and UN working towards strategic goals
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed have agreed to work on plans to implement …
MLS chooses Deltatre to be their web technology provider
Deltatre has announced a multi-year agreement where they will be the web technology provider for Major League Soccer (MLS). As …
Weetabix to sponsor Scotland Women’s National Team
The Scottish FA has signed a partnership with the Weetabix Food Company, for the cereal brand to become an official …
Singapore Premier League extends title sponsorship with AIA
The Football Association of Singapore (FAS), has announced that life insurance company AIA Singapore will continue to be the title sponsor of …
England FA launches women’s football coaching initiative
The English Football Association (FA) has launched the Coaching Excellence Initiative, a women’s football coaching development programme. The 18-month programme …
Portuguese Football Federation launches Amazon store
The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has launched an official flagship store for the Portuguese national team on Amazon. A wide …
Malaysian Football League confirms March 5 kickoff
The Malaysian Football League (MFL) has confirmed a March 5 start date for the 2021 season, after COVID-19 forced a …
Premier League announces No Room For Racism Action Plan
The Premier League’s No Room For Racism Action Plan has been launched with the aim to eradicate racial prejudice and create …
DAZN and Sky lead the race for Serie A rights
Serie A is still on the hunt for a media rights partner, as DAZN and Sky put in offers for …
Barcelona sign official skincare and makeup partner
FC Barcelona and Shiseido Men have signed a two year deal which sees the Japanese cosmetics brand become the official …
Ligue 1 broadcast rights up in the air
Bids for French top-flight Ligue 1 from Amazon, DAZN and Discovery have all fallen short, prompting a broadcast rights crisis …
Four media companies seeking Serie A rights
Italian top-flight Serie A has seen four media companies vying for the league’s broadcast rights in the upcoming 2021 to …
2021 AFC Cup groups revealed
The groups for the 2021 AFC Cup have been revealed at a group stage draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. After …
COVID-19 test for FIFA Club World Cup tickets
Fans will have to return a negative COVID-19 test result in order to receive a ticket to the FIFA Club …
ChyronHego: Delivering sport performance technology worldwide
ChyronHego is renowned as a global leader for sport performance technology, working with professional teams, leagues, coaches and stadia worldwide. Their …
FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020 draw released
The official draw for the FIFA Club World Cup 2020 has been released ahead of the tournament’s scheduled start in …
US La Liga youth football initiative launched
La Liga North America has created a youth football platform titled La Liga Next to develop and recruit talent in …
Ticketing management powered by Advanced
English Premier League club Southampton are one of Advanced’s clients, who present as a ticketing solution for venues. In a time where …
Premier League clubs assist with COVID-19 vaccine rollout
A number of Premier League clubs are assisting the UK’s National Health Service with the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. …
Fourth FIFA World Cup 2022 venue launched
Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar has become the fourth tournament venue for the FIFA World Cup 2022 to be …
La Liga’s Ultimate Xpert a ‘roaring success’
La Liga has declared the first edition of La Liga’s Ultimate Xpert a ‘roaring success’ after the first round of …
Leeds United sign Dugout content deal
Leeds United content will be available on the video-only football platform Dugout – after the club signed with the digital …
La Liga and K League sign agreement
La Liga and the K League have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the organisations work together in …
AFF Cup rescheduled for a second time
The AFF Suzuki Cup will now be played in December 2021 after being postponed for a second time. ASEAN Football …
Rainbow Laces campaign supported by Premier League
The Premier League is currently celebrating Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign, as part of a partnership with the lesbian, gay, bi …
TicketCo TV provides live streaming service
Fans haven’t been able to attend games due to Covid-19, but Altrincham FC has adapted to deliver pay-per-view live streaming …
Sportec Solutions to be expanded by DFL
DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga, the organisation that operates the Bundesliga and sports and entertainment technology provider Deltatre, are looking to …
J.League to reintroduce VAR from 2021
J.League has announced that it will be reintroducing Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for Meji Yasuda J1 League matches for the …
eSerie A 2020/21 competitions to kick off
Serie A has announced its 2020/21 eSerie A competitions on PES 21 and FIFA 21. Registrations have been opened for …
AFC approves Asian Qualifiers dates
The AFC has confirmed new competition dates for the rest of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar …
Manchester United partners with LGBT+ equality charity
Manchester United has partnered with LGBT+ rights charity Stonewall, in an effort to promote diversity and inclusion. The strategic partnership …
STATSports leading the way for GPS tracking
Big-name Premier League clubs have chosen to partner up with STATSports, who are industry leaders in providing GPS tracking systems and analysis. …
New standard launched for FIFA Quality Programme
‘FIFA Basic’ has been launched as the lowest standard of the FIFA Quality Programme which sets industry standards for football …
Virtual Bundesliga partners with major esports company
The DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga has partnered with ESL, the world’s largest esport company to operate the media production for …
English non-elite football to be suspended
Grassroots football in England has been suspended as the country heads into a four-week lockdown from November 5 until December …
English Premier League clubs wear Poppy Appeal kits
English Premier League clubs are wearing special edition kits to support and raise money for The Royal British Legion’s Poppy …
Real Betis launches sustainability platform
La Liga club Real Betis Balompié have launched a sustainability platform titled ‘Forever Green’ in order to fight against climate …
How football clubs can connect with fans at home
With fans unable to cheer on their teams in large numbers during the pandemic, football leagues and clubs have needed …
SPL champions blocked from defending title
Travel restrictions have prevented reigning Singapore Premier League (SPL) champions Brunei DPMM FC from defending their title. The Football Association …
DAZN and TikTok launch partnership
Global sports streaming service DAZN, social media platform TikTok and German football portal kicker have announced a new partnership that …
Adidas unveils ‘Humanrace’ jerseys
Adidas has launched a new Humanrace jersey collection for some of the world’s biggest football clubs in Arsenal, FC Bayern …
ElClasico: La Liga’s world-class event
The crowd roars as the ball comes to Lionel Messi, he takes a shot at goal, but it’s blocked by …
FIFA launches anti-doping programme
FIFA has launched an Executive Programme in Anti-Doping, which aims to provide analysis on the regulatory, institutional and scientific aspects …
How SeatGeek can manage socially distanced ticketing
SeatGeek offers a platform that can help with ticket allocations, where socially distanced seating would be the first step towards …
Supporters’ Shield not awarded to MLS team in 2020
The Supporters’ Shield, a trophy which is awarded to the Major League Soccer team that has the best record during …
AFC Champions League Final to be played in Qatar
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the AFC Champions League Final will be played in Doha, Qatar on …
Manchester United announces partnership with Laybuy
Manchester United has signed a partnership with Laybuy to become the official buy now, pay later partner of the club. …
K League fans allowed to return
K League has announced that fans will once again be able to attend matches from Friday the 16th October with …
Singapore Premier League to restart
The Singapore Premier League (SPL) will resume on October 17 after a six and a half month hiatus due to …
AIFF announces new motto and direction
India’s national sporting body for football, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced a new motto – ‘Indian Football. …
Bundesliga and EA Sports extend deal
Bundesliga has extended its licensing rights deal with EA Sports, where the German league is set to continue appearing in …
La Liga Twentynine’s sports bar concept launched
La Liga has created a hospitality concept titled La Liga Twentynine’s, the sports bars will be opened internationally and focus …
AFC to debut VAR in Asian Champions League
The Asian Football Confederation will today use Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the Asian Champions League for the first time. …
AFF Suzuki Cup rescheduled to 2021
The AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 will be played in 2021 after the tournament had to be postponed due to the …
La Liga launches new partnership with M88
La Liga has launched a new partnership with M88, holding a presentation to recognise the online betting company becoming the …
DFL signs international Bundesliga broadcasting deals
DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga has signed several broadcasting deals in the least week for the Bundesliga to be broadcast internationally. …
AFC digital platforms break records
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has reached several milestones for its digital platforms, achieving a high amount of growth despite …
Wolverhampton Wanderers sign sleeve sponsorship deal
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aeroset have signed a sponsorship deal, with the aerospace parts and services provider to become the official …
Liverpool welcomes official chocolate partner
Liverpool have signed a three-year deal with Cadbury which sees the world’s largest chocolate brand become the club’s first official …
How a national second division could use mobile-only ticketing
While mobile ticketing has been around for over a decade, its presence is only increasing with some sporting events starting …
New Zealand Football appoint Project Director
New Zealand Football has announced the appointment of Jane Patterson as the Project Director for the Initial Operating Phase of …
Chinese Football Association launches online programme
The Chinese Football Association has created an online initiative to increase the public’s enthusiasm for soccer during the COVID-19 pandemic. …
UEFA remains committed to women’s football
UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin confirmed on Monday that the governing body for football in Europe is committed to helping women’s …
Atalanta B.C. and Saucony sign partnership deal
Serie A club Atalanta B.C. have signed a deal with Saucony for the footwear manufacturer to become the Official Sneakers …
Singapore Premier League clubs resume full training
From today, Singapore Premier League (SPL) clubs are now allowed to return to full training. The move is a step …
Leeds United sign first-ever sleeve sponsorship deal
Leeds United and JD have signed a sponsorship deal, with the sports fashion company to become the official sleeve sponsor …
Leicester City Women becomes fully professional
English Premier League club Leicester City have announced that their women’s team will be a fully professional outfit when the …
Borussia Dortmund partners with Hyderabad FC
Bundesliga’s Borussia Dortmund have signed a new two-year partnership with Indian Super League team Hyderabad FC. Coaching and youth development …
Serie A club U.S. Sassuolo sign Puma deal
U.S. Sassuolo Calcio have signed a deal with Puma which will see the sports brand become the official technical sponsor …
MLS and U.S. Soccer sign content deal
The MLS and U.S. Soccer have signed a multi-year deal with sports media brand Bleacher Report, who will produce daily …
J.League signs deal with fantasy football game Sorare
The J.League has signed a licensing deal with global fantasy game Sorare, allowing for the league, its clubs and players …
UEFA postpones youth national team competitions
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has made the decision to postpone several youth national team competitions due to …
How football club management has changed due to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has created several difficulties that football clubs must deal with in order to continue to operate during …
More K League fans allowed to attend matches
A larger number of fans will now be able to attend K League matches, with stadiums being opened to 25% …
OneFootball secures deal with Sportradar
Berlin-based football media company OneFootball will be able to bring live games of South Korea’s K League to selected countries. …
Leeds United sign biggest commercial deal in club history
Leeds United and SBOTOP have signed a sponsorship deal, with the sports betting company to become the principal sponsor of …
JFA creates new coaching licenses for female coaches
The Japan Football Association (JFA) has announced plans to create an Associate-Pro (A-Pro) Licence Coaching Course to produce more female …
Bundesliga signs Indonesian broadcasting deal
Bundesliga International has signed a five year broadcasting rights deal with Indonesian company Mola TV. Mola TV will have the …
UEFA approves ‘special rules’ relating to club competitions
The Union of European Football Associations’ Executive Committee has approved new rules for 2020/21 club competitions in relation to COVID-19. …
AFF Suzuki Cup postponed due to COVID-19
The ASEAN Football Federation has announced the postponement of the AFF Suzuki Cup due to COVID-19. The tournament was set …
DAZN to exit deals as Twitch launches sports category
UK sports streaming service DAZN is set to exit multiple soccer broadcasting deals, while Twitch has launched a sports category …
J. League and La Liga extend partnership
J. League and La Liga have signed an agreement to extend their strategic partnership for another three years. It was …
$1.5 Billion FIFA COVID-19 Relief Plan Approved
The Bureau of the FIFA Council has approved the FIFA COVID-19 Relief Plan regulations which aim to financially support member …
New Zealand Football confirms 2020/21 season details
New Zealand Football has confirmed the details and starting dates of its national competitions for the 2020/21 season. The national …
Serie A hits five million subscribers on YouTube
Italy’s Serie A has reached more than five million subscribers on YouTube, making it one of the most subscribed football …
AFC aiming to protect commercial rights
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the creation of an Independent Working Group to protect the commercial rights of …
Coventry City announce plans for new stadium
Coventry City has announced plans for a new stadium to be built via a partnership with the University of Warwick. …
Indian players and officials commend AIFF’s partnership
Indian players and officials have complimented All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) partnership with Odisha Sports. The partnership started in 2018 …
Lisbon Covid-19 spike won’t halt Champions League
UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin has stated that the Champions League will continue in Portugal as planned, despite a Covid-19 spike …
The FA forced into job cuts amid Covid-19
The Football Association (FA), English soccer’s governing body, has been forced into 124 job cuts as they try to fight …
First batch of matches completed in Japan
Japan’s second and third divisions of football were resumed over the weekend as the first batch of matches have been …
Premier League achieves record TV numbers
In just the second game back following the Premier League restart, Sky Sports has achieved record TV numbers as fans …
UEFA eases Financial Fair Play regulations
UEFA have temporarily eased their Financial Fair Play regulations and added new emergency measures to help clubs with their finances …
UEFA confirm changes to Champions League schedule
UEFA has outlined the changes required to get the 2019/20 Champions League completed, with Portugal chosen as the destination for …
Education City Stadium complete for FIFA World Cup
Qatar has announced that Education City Stadium is complete as the third venue ready for the FIFA World Cup Qatar …
Short sponsors to be permitted for MLS teams
In an effort to limit potential losses due to the coronavirus pandemic, sponsors are now permitted to be seen on …
YD Entertainment adds Global Stadium for real-time noises
YD Entertainment has added a Global Stadium to SportsTv in Portugal, offering more realistic crowd reactions for the country’s top-flight …
Celtic team up with production company Sunset+Vine
Scottish champions Celtic have gained the support of Sunset+Vine, a production company who will deliver live match coverage. As matches …
La Liga to add in virtual fans and fake crowd noise
La Liga has confirmed there will be virtual fans and fake crowd noise when the season restart begins behind closed …
JFA announce first professional women’s competition
The Japan Football Association (JFA) have announced plans to launch their first professional women’s competition. In a major step forward …
Bundesliga results create interesting trend
The German Bundesliga has been back for three game weeks and so far, we’ve seen an interesting set of results …
Hungarian Football Federation allows fans to return
In a first across Europe, the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) have allowed fans to return under strict guidelines to preserve …
La Liga president targets the league restart for June
La Liga president Javier Tebas has discussed the latest developments for La Liga, as he targets the league restart for …
Restart for professional sport in Japan edging closer
A restart for professional sport in Japan is on track as restrictions are being lifted around the country.
Fox looking to add virtual fans to broadcast
Fox in the United States is looking to add fans into their coverage even with empty stadiums, using virtual reality …
Premier League on YouTube floated as an idea to complete the season
The English Premier League could have some matches streamed for free on YouTube as a way to conclude the current …
Video Assistant Referee Training Portal launched by OZ Sports
OZ Sports have created an Online Training Portal designed to revolutionise the adoption of VAR, despite being in the Covid-19 …
Manchester United set to trial barrier seating in response to Covid-19
Manchester United has been given the green light by Trafford Council to go ahead with a barrier seating trial at …