Landon Donovan’s San Diego Loyal to fold as city prepares to welcome MLS
August 25 – USL Championship club San Diego Loyal will fold at the end of the current season after four seasons in the second tier US professional league.
Brentford sign Visit Tampa Bay as club partner
August 25 – Premier League club Brentford have partnered with Visit Tampa Bay in the US.
Sharia compliant? Sportsbet.io becomes betting sponsor Saudi Arabia’s Newcastle United
August 25 – All forms of betting may be illegal in Saudi Arabia, but the rules do not extend to Saudi-owned Newcastle United who have announced a multi-year partnership with online bookmaker Sportsbet.io.
Albanian FA ends Over Sport contract and awards broadcast rights to MCN TV
August 25 – The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) has signed a 3-year TV deal with MCN TV for exclusive rights to the Albanina First Division (Abissnet Superior), Second Division, and Albanian Cup and SuperCup matches.
FIFA opens Rubiales ethics case as Hermoso piles on the pressure ahead of Spanish FA meet
August 24 – FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has opened disciplinary proceedings against Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales following the storm of criticism that has arisen over the kiss he gave Spanish player Jenni Hermoso at the World Cup final presentation.
PAOK bitter over refusal of visa for Russian Magomed Ozdoev
August 24 – The refusal by British authorities to issue a visa to Russian midfielder Magomed Ozdoev to enter Scotland for a European game was a “huge injustice,” according to his coach at Greek club PAOK.
Welsh FA survey finds 25% of match officials have been physically abused and 88% verbally
August 24 – A Football Association of Wales (FAW) survey has revealed that one in four match officials has suffered physical abuse.
Deals not done: Saudis now targeting youth, Man City still hunting for gap fillers
August 24 – Talented young Celta Vigo midfelder Gabri Veiga looks set to agree a transfer to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli following the breakdown of a move to Italian champions Napoli earlier this week.
Nike admits it dropped the ball and releases ‘limited’ numbers of Earps’ replica shirts
August 24 – Nike have confirmed that they will sell England goalkeeper Mary Earps replica shirts in limited quantities after the lioness stopper spoke out against the lack of goalkeeper shirts on sale at the tournament.
Messi propels Inter Miami into Open Cup final with another penalty shootout win
August 24 – Lionel Messi has only been playing in the country a month but already he has won a major trophy and has now steered Inter Miami to their first Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup final and a shot at a second championship title this season.
AFC’s Professional Football Task Force plots long term sustainability plan for Asian clubs
August 24 – The AFC, through its Professional Football Task Force, is taking key steps towards the confederation’s objective of establishing a sustainable blueprint aimed at elevating the professional standards of Asian club football.
Sports Integrity Week lines up 75 hosting partners across 20 countries
August 24 – With just 10 days to go to the kick-off of Sport Integrity Week 2023 (#SIW2023), SIGA has announced 75 presenting partners from all sectors of the global Sports ecosystem.
Kosovo federation signs naming rights sponsor for U21 championship
August 23 – The Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) has signed a sponsorship deal with the travel agency Bon Voyage who will become the naming rights sponsor of the newly formed Kosovo U21 Football Championship – the newly named Bon Voyage Superleague U21.
AC Milan agree multi-year sponsorship with idealista real estate portal
August 24 – Italian giants AC Milan have announced a multi-year partnership with real estate portal idealista starting with the 2023/24 season.
Mali government calls for ‘urgent’ FIFA probe into FEMAFOOT election fraud
August 23 – Mali’s sports ministry has asked FIFA to investigate the electoral process of the country’s football federation, Femafoot, warning of potential “disturbances to public order”.