Overmars in quick return with Antwerp role after Dutch disgrace
March 22 – Belgian club Antwerp have named Marc Overmars as their new technical director, just weeks after the Dutchman exited Ajax Amsterdam under a cloud.
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Sweden storm to top of group with win over Germany
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July 12 – With a superb first-half performance, Sweden demolished ten-man Germany 4-1 to inflict the heaviest-ever Euro defeat on their opponents and claim top spot in Group C.
Starlizard and Moldovan FA recommit in battle against match-fixing
March 22 – The Moldovan Football Federation (FMF) have renewed their partnership with Starlizard Integrity Services (SIS) in their battle against match-fixing which last year saw top tier club FC Floresti has been sanctioned with relegation from the National Division.
Betcris swoops to secure nine Honduran club sponsorships
March 22 – Online bookmaker Betcris, based in Costa Rica, has continued its expansion in south and central America with sponsorships covering nine League of Honduras clubs. Betcris is already title sponsor of the league.
Dream Asia Foundation appoints board to oversee CSR mission
March 22 – The rehabilitation of Saud Arabia as a good Asian Football Confederation citizen has taken another step of recognition yesterday with Saudi Arabia’s President of the Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al Faisal confirmed as the chair of the AFC Dream Asia Foundation Board of Trustees.
Union Berlin graduates wefox from sleeve to main shirt sponsorship for next season
March 22 – Bundesliga club 1. FC Union Berlin has secured digital insurance business wefox as the club’s main short sponsor in a three-year deal starting with the 2022/23 season.
Will Chelsea keep third spot as uncertainty mounts and players head for exit?
March 22 – Premier League Chelsea have been remarkably resilient in the pitch as their commercial world has crumbled around them off it.
Chelsea bid deadline closes with multiple last minute offers and an all-fan proposal
March 21 – A British-led consortium fronted by Chelsea supporters has confirmed that it has made a bid to buy the club.
CVC enters final stage talks for €1.5bn stake in LFP’s new commercial arm
March 21 – The French Professional Football League (LFP) has entered exclusive negotiations with private equity firm CVC Capital for a €1.5 billion investment in a new commercial subsidiary that will handle the LFP’s commercial rights.
AC Milan, PSG and Real Madrid cut Fonbet deals; Parimatch adjusts at Chelsea
March 21 – Football’s commercial sponsorship backlash over the Russian invasion of Ukraine is continuing. Russian online bookmaker Fonbet has had three major club sponsorships cancelled, while Parimatch tech is redefining its deal with Chelsea.
FIFA earmarks $1m of relief for Ukraine humanitarian crisis
March 21 – FIFA has sent medical supplies to the Ukrainian Football Association (UAF) and allocated $1 million to the FIFA Foundation for humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
Civil unrest forces Iraq’s crucial home tie against UAE to be shifted to Saudi Arabia
March 21 – So near but so far. Iraqi dreams of hosting their remaining home tie in the final group stage of Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifying have been dashed following unrest in the country.
OFC 2022 qualifiers: Covid kills Vanuatu’s campaign, Cook Islands also hit
March 21 – Vanuatu have withdrawn from Oceania’s eight-team World Cup qualifiers because of a Covid-19 outbreak in the squad. The Cooks Islands’ second game was also postponed due to positive coronavirus cases.
beIN Sports dedicates four new channels for final rounds of AFC World Cup qualifying
March 21 – beIN SPORTS will launch four new dedicated channels for the 12 remaining matches of the the AFC World Cup 2022 qualifiers that will be played over two match days.
Concacaf Champions League set for LigaMX vs MLS final
March 21 – The vice-like grip Mexico’s clubs have held on the Concacaf Champions League is being challenged with this year’s final guaranteed to have a challenger from the MLS.
Hyderabad take ISL title in penalty shoot-out win over Kerala Blasters
March 21 – FC Hyderabad claimed their maiden Indian Super League (ISL) crown following a penalty shoot-out victory over three-time finalists Kerala Blasters. After 120 minutes of football, each side had scored a single goal.