Peacemaker in Nigerian chaos says NFF is operating illegally
August 9 – The former chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation, Col. Abdulmumini Aminu, says the association is being run “illegally” and has called for an end to the crisis.
Gold Cup 2025
Mexico and Saudi Arabia to headline in Glendale, USA face Costa Rica test in Minneapolis
June 23 – Mexico will headline the first Gold Cup quarter-final double header against tournament guests Saudi Arabia at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday night (June 28).
Betting on Sports Week lines up 250+ speakers across 90 content sessions
August 9 – There are just six weeks to go before the Betting on Sports Week conference and exhibition at London’s Olympia. More than 250 speakers are lined up for the four-day event taking place September 18-21.
France win social media World Cup, Mbappé tops Neymar and Ronaldo
August 9 – France did the double in Russia this summer, not only winning the World Cup but also beating Brazil to the top of a ranking of countries who added the most social media followers during the tournament.
Deadline scramble as Chelsea agree record €80m for Spanish keeper Arrizabalaga
August 9 – The world record fee for a goalkeeper has been smashed yet again with Chelsea signing Spain’s Kepa Arrizabalaga for €80 million as the summer transfer window in the UK prepares to slam shut.
Dortmund to stream club OTT channel on Sportradar platform
August 9 – Borussia Dortmund is re-launching its club TV channel – BVB-TV – using Sportradar’s OTT platform. The channel will provide free content and a subscription service for €1.99 a month.
Fire engine maker Rosenbauer climbs on board with Huddersfield Town sponsorship
August 9 – They are probably the only club in the world with a fire engine manufacturer as a sponsor. Premier League battlers Huddersfield Town have signed a new partnership with Rosenbauer UK, a Yorkshire-based manufacturer of fire-fighting vehicles, appliances and equipment.
US medic calls for restriction on heading the ball in professional game
August 8 – A leading authority on brain injuries has added his voice to growing calls, especially in the United States, for headers to be restricted in the professional game and to be banned for those under the age of 18.
Corruption riddled Ghana FA battles to stay alive as government seeks its dissolution
August 8 – Ghanaian football leaders are reported to be challenging attempts by the authorities to dissolve the association. Football activities have halted in the West African nation on the instructions of the Attorney General after Ghana FA boss and FIFA Council member Kwesi Nyantakyi was embroiled in a bribery scandal and pictured taking $65,000 from an undercover reporter pretending to be a businessman.
€136bn bet on Russia 2018, and no fixed matches to be found
August 8 – The 2018 World Cup qualifications were riddled with accusations of match-fixing in Africa in particular – including FIFA for the first time ordering one game to be replayed – but the finals tournament itself was clean.
CAF continues its crack down on Ghana’s match-fixing refs with 7 more bans
August 8 – In yet another crackdown on corruption, seven referees and linesmen from Ghana have been handed lengthy bans by the Confederation of African Football after being caught up in a bribery sting.
Usmanov confirms Arsenal share sale at £29k per share – a £550m cash-out
August 8 – Arsenal’s second biggest shareholder Alisher Usmanov has confirmed that he is selling out to Stan Kroenke allowing the American mogul to take full control of the club.
Chivas blends into Man Utd programme as global spirits partner
August 8 – Manchester United has agreed a sponsorship with blended Scotch whisky brand Chivas to become the club’s official global spirits partner.
IMG launch Serie A Pass via its OTT platform, ESPN grab US rights
August 8 – Sports agency IMG, that is rapidly expanding its broadcast capability, has launched Serie A Pass for OTT subscribers.
LETOU drops Swansea but bets on Inter Milan for regional growth
August 8 – Philippines-based online gambling operator LETOU has become Internazionale Milano’s first Asian online gaming partner. It is also the first step into Serie A club sponsorship for the betting firm.
Genius Sports expands with opening of Lausanne office
August 8 – Sports data and technology specialists Genius Sports has opened a new office in Lausanne, Switzerland. The company now has offices in over 20 locations worldwide including London, Los Angeles and Medellin.