Liverpool’s Asian adventure takes flight, powered by JAL

July 23 – While the bulk of England’s Premier League clubs appear to be heading for pre-season in the US, Premier League Champions Liverpool are in Asia, powered by Japan Airlines, and are being given the extra-special treatment as JAL didn’t just transport the squad to Hong Kong and Yokohama; they delivered them with ‘omotenashi’ – that uniquely Japanese concept of exceptional hospitality that goes beyond service into genuine care. 

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Turkish Football Federation and Adidas sign ball agreement

22 July – The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) and Adidas have signed a three-year sponsorship deal, with the German sportswear consortium becoming the official match ball sponsor for all professional leagues in Turkey, the Ziraat Turkish Cup, the Turkcell Super Cup, and the Turkcell Women’s Football Super League.

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Shilton ‘Hand of God’ shirt goes under hammer

July 22 – A moment in time that has been immortalised. The outstretched arms of England goalkeeper, Peter Shilton, and the Argentina great, Diego Maradona, against the backdrop of the famed Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Everyone in football knows what happened next but little did we realise then that the shirts of these two old foes would become collectors’ items. 

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Burnley looking to build on X factor

July 21 – Burnley, returning to the Premier League this season after a year in the EFL Championship, have struck a multi-year deal with social media giant X, becoming the club’s first-ever “strategic digital platform partner” in a move aimed at supercharging their online presence.

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