Liverpool unveil new Warrior kit
By David Gold
June 27 – When Liverpool take to the field next season, they will do so wearing shirts made in part from coffee grounds, after their new kit was unveiled by Warrior.
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Former political heavyweight Miliband lauds Sunderland’s unique partnership with Invest in Africa
By David Gold
June 26 – Former British Foreign Secretary David Miliband has hailed Sunderland’s new sponsorship deal with not-for-profit organisation Invest in Africa as the best in the club’s history.
Premier League sells three-year live TV rights package for record £3 billion
By Andrew Warshaw
June 13 – The financial might of top-flight English football reached new heights today when the Premier League announced it had sold its next three-year live television broadcast package in the United Kingdom to BSkyB and BT for a staggering £3.018 billion ($4.7 billion/€3.7 billion) – a £1.254 billion ($1.95 billion/€1.55 billion) increase on the current deal.
Over 100,000 fans sign up to Manchester United debit card in Malaysia
By Emily Goddard
June 13 – More than 100,000 Manchester United supporters in Malaysia have signed up to the English Premier League outfit’s official debit card in less than two months, underlining the Red Devils’ unparalleled popularity around the globe.
Manchester United set to ditch Singapore to float on US stock exchange
By Duncan Mackay
June 13 – Manchester United seem set to abandon their plan to list the club on the Singapore stock exchange, preferring to do it in the Unite States instead, according to report.
Chelsea’s Battersea Power Station bid scuppered by Malaysian developers
By David Gold
June 7 – Chelsea’s hopes of moving into a new stadium in Battersea have been scuppered by two Malaysian property companies.
Capital One signs four-year deal as new title sponsor of English League Cup
By David Gold
June 4 – The English League Cup is to be known as the Capital One Cup from 2012-2013 after the credit card brand replaced Carling as the competition’s title sponsor.
West Ham refuse to discuss sharing Olympic Stadium with Leyton Orient
By Duncan Mackay
June 1 – West Ham United today ruled out sharing the Olympic Stadium with Leyton Orient, claiming that they are the only club in East London capable of filling the arena on a regular basis.
Manchester United deal with General Motors announced
By David Gold
June 1 – General Motors’ Chevrolet brand has become the automotive sponsor of Manchester United in a five year deal to help promote the car to the club’s 659 million fans and beyond.
Manchester United has finally achieved world domination – it’s official!
By Stuart Newman
May 29 – Manchester United’s unparalleled popularity among football fans across the globe has been confirmed by a new survey.
Emotional Didier Drogba to leave Chelsea for China’s Shenhua
By David Gold
May 22 – Just days after winning Chelsea the Champions League title, Didier Drogba appears set to become the latest big name to move to China.
Manchester United’s gross debts reduce despite revenue drop caused by Champions League exit
By David Gold
May 18 – Manchester United have seen matchday revenue drop as a result of their early departure from the UEFA Champions League this season, but they have also managed to reduce their debts over the last year.
Goal-line technology could be introduced mid-next season, says Premier League chief
By Andrew Warshaw
May 16 – Goal-line technology could be used in the Premier League halfway through next season if approved on July 2, according to Richard Scudamore, England’s top flight chief executive.
Stoke City agree new sponsorship deal with Bet365
By David Gold
May 9 – Stoke City have agreed a deal which sees bet365 become their shirt sponsor for the next three seasons, replacing Britannia, though their partnership with the club has also been extended.
Bigger Premier League live treat in store for fans over coming seasons
By Andrew Warshaw
May 7 – A record 154 Premier League fixtures will be screened live in Britain in each of the next three seasons – representing 40 per cent of all top-flight games and 16 more matches than at present.