Infantino closing in on Fifa third term after receiving Oceania backing
Gianni Infantino is set to be re-elected unopposed for a third term as Fifa president next year after receiving backing from the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC)
Swiss prosecutor appeals Blatter, Platini acquittal in corruption case
The Swiss public prosecutor’s office has appealed the acquittal of ex-Fifa president Sepp Blatter and his former Uefa counterpart Michel Platini on corruption charges.
Uefa awards Euro 2024 hospitality contracts to Sportfive-Fortius JV
Uefa has awarded the global contracts for both commercialisation and delivery of Euro 2024 hospitality packages to 2024 Hospitality Experience, a joint venture between the Sportfive agency and Zurich-based…
Fifa agrees multi-year deal with metaverse platform Roblox
World football’s governing body Fifa has agreed a multi-year partnership with online game platform Roblox as it seeks to appeal to a younger audience ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.
Ukraine to join Spain and Portugal bid for 2030 World Cup
Ukraine is set to join Spain and Portugal's bid to host the 2030 Fifa World Cup after it was confirmed that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy backed the move.
Coca-Cola lands long-term deals with Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur
Global drinks brand Coca-Cola has announced new long-term sponsorship deals with Premier League clubs Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur
Saudi Arabia to ‘partner with Egypt and Greece’ for 2030 World Cup bid
Saudi Arabia is reported to be preparing a ‘tri-continental’ bid with Egypt and Greece to host the Fifa World Cup in 2030.
Allianz extends Juventus sponsor deal to include training and warm-up kit
German insurance firm Allianz has extended its relationship with Italian Serie A club Juventus to include branding on the pre-match warm-up and training kit of the Turin club’s men’s first team in Eur…
Sportswear brand Castore raises £50m debt facility to aid expansion
British sportswear brand Castore has secured a £50m (€57.9m/$57.5m) revolving credit facility to enable its continued expansion.
Uefa issues fines totalling €172m to eight clubs for breaching FFP rules
European football’s governing body Uefa has fined eight clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain and a quartet of heavyweight Italian clubs, a total of €172m ($172.3m) for breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) requirements.