Inter Rapidísimo joins sponsor roster for Women’s World Cup 2023
February 23 – Colombian logistics company Inter Rapidísimo has become an Official Supporter of the Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 tournament.
Somali FA votes in Abdi Mohamed for four-year presidential term
February 23 – Ali Abdi Mohamed is the new president of the Somali FA. He was elected unopposed at the third time of asking and will serve a four-year term.
Audi gear up for new MLS season with sponsorship extension
February 23 – Audi has extended its partnership with Major League Soccer in a multi-year deal that will see it remain the League’s Official Automotive Partner, and title sponsor of the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, and Presenting Sponsor of the MLS Golden Boot Award.
Monaco agree auction partnership with collectibles specialist Catawiki
February 23 – AS Monaco and has agreed a collaboration with Catawiki, an online auction platform for buying and selling special items and collectibles.
FIFA is failing Haitian sex abuse survivors, argue human rights bodies
February 22 – The public pressure on the annulling of the FIFA life ban on former Haiti Football Federation (FHF) president Yves Jean-Bart for sexual abuse offences has intensified with Human Rights Watch and the Army of Survivors issuing a damning statement saying that FIFA is failing sex abuse survivors.
Haiti and Portugal make history to secure Australia/New Zealand world cup slots
February 22 – Two of the three outstanding qualification slots for the Women’s World Cup 2023 have been filled with Haiti beating Chile 2-1 to make history and qualify for their first women’s World Cup and Portugal also set to make their WWC debut after beating Cameroon 2-1.
LaLiga clubs express ‘concern’ over Barca payments to former referee
February 22 – Spanish clubs have jointly expressed their concern over reports that for years Barcelona paid a company owned by a former Catalan referee almost €1.4 million for “technical advice”.
News analysis: Can Infantino’s FIFA really deliver 45% revenue growth in new World Cup cycle?
By David Owen
February 22 – In matters of revenue, Sepp Blatter’s FIFA tended to under-promise and over-deliver.
Leeds draft in Garcia for fight against relegation
February 22 – Spanish coach Javi Garcia has a second chance to manage in the Premier League after being hired by Leeds United as the replacement for Jesse Marsch.
‘Flight risk’ Alves refused bail in Spain over sexual assault charges
February 22 – Brazil’s former Barcelona star Dani Alves has had a request to be released from jail on bail rejected by a Spanish court as the investigation into an alleged sexual assault continues.
Hatayspor sporting director Taner Savut’s body found in earthquake rubble
February 22 – The body of Hatayspor sporting director Taner Savut (pictured) has been recovered more than two weeks after the devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria in which more than 47,000 people have died.
TNT Sports to debut in UK in July as BT Sport rebranded for start of new season
February 22 – The UK sports broadcast landscape is changing with BT Sports channels changing their name to TNT Sports in July 2023 for the start of the new football season.
Vorwerk brands to feature on German women’s team kit
February 22 – Germany’s DFB have added household product business Vorwerk as sponsor of the women’s national team in a deal that began last night with a friendly against Sweden and runs through this summer’s World Cup.
Online bookie Stoiximan bets on Greek Super League title sponsorship
February 22 – Greek online gaming company Stoiximan has been named as naming rights sponsor of the Greek Super League in a deal that runs for the rest of this season and to the end of the 2024/25 season.
Breaking boundaries: Norway’s Klaveness asks the equality question of UEFA’s nations
February 21 – She may not have much chance of success but when Lise Klaveness runs for a position on UEFA’s executive committee in April, she will attempt to change years of male domination.