MLS goes on the road with Discount Tire deal
May 2 – US tyre and wheels retailer Discount Tire has become a sponsor of the MLS in a multi-year agreement.
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San Diego FC target Chucky Lozano as first big signing ahead of 2025 MLS debut
May 2 – San Diego FC who make their MLS debut in 2025 are reportedly in discussion with Mexican winger Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano as their first big name signing, with a view to singing him in June before the start of the Copa America which is being played in the US.
With their season fizzling out and Nike deal coming to a close, Liverpool unveil 2024 kit
May 2 – Liverpool have unveiled their home kit for the 2024/25 season, the first in the Premier League ahead of the 2024/25 season, as the team continues to struggle domestically in a limp end to an otherwise encouraging season.
Rehabilitated CFU takes over the running of Concacaf’s Caribbean Club Shield competition
May 1 – Concacaf is handing over the organization and management if its Caribbean Club Shield club competition to the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) from the 2024 edition onwards.
Everton call in insolvency specialists as new doubts circle 777’s ability to complete takeover
May 1 – Everton’s protracted takeover by 777 Partners has been thrown further into doubt by the club calling in a leading firm of restructuring and insolvency advisers.
European court ruling on Diarra case could force FIFA rethink of player contract rules
May 1 – Some of FIFA’s rules on player contracts may run contrary to European law, according to an adviser to the Luxembourg-based Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU).
Vincent del Bosque to head government-formed Spanish commission overseeing crisis-hit RFEF
May 1 – Spanish football administration has taken yet another twist with former national team coach Vicente del Bosque appointed by the government to head a commission to oversee the country’s scandal-hit federation (RFEF) after a corruption and money laundering probe targeted both the current and former RFEF presidents.
BetMGM to take over Spurs kit sponsorship from Getir
May 1 – BetMGM is to take over the ‘Official Training Wear Partner’ rights at Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur from next season.
Bienvenida a Necaxa? Reynolds and McElhenney take minority stake in LigaMX club
May 1 – Hollywood stars and Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have bought a minority stake in the Liga MX side Club Necaxa, as the duo add a second club to their football portfolio.
CAS clears Brazil’s Gabigol of attempted anti-doping fraud
May 1 – Flamengo striker Gabriel Barbosa has been cleared to play again, pending an appeal against his ban for a violation of anti-doping rules, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Tuesday.
Santos report rising debt levels as club faces life in Brazil’s second tier
May 1 – Santos, who were relegated to Brazil’s Serie B last season, have reported rising debt of more than 4%, from R$578 million ($111 million) in 2022, to more than R$600 million in 2023.
Ratcliffe’s (k)night of the long knives continues at Man Utd as CEO and CFO exit
May 1 – Following news that Manchester United is set to hang For Sale signs on the bulk of the club’s players this summer, the club has announced further changes to its management.
US-Mexico pull out of bid for 2027 Women’s World Cup, to focus on a run at 2031 hosting
April 30 – The US and Mexico have decided to pull out of bidding for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, with the US Soccer Federation (USSF) telling its member bodies in a letter that it is instead focussing on a bid for the hosting rights to 2031.
Premier League agrees to bring in salary cap ‘anchored’ against TV revenue from 2025/26
April 30 – English Premier League clubs have taken a significant step towards introducing a salary cap for the first time in order to limit the gap in financial strength between teams at the top and bottom of the division.
Jury rules agent’s email to Chelsea’s Granovskaia over Zouma commission was not threatening
April 30 – A football agent accused of sending a threatening email to a senior director at Chelsea demanding a six-figure commission over the transfer of French defender Kurt Zouma has been found not guilty.