Premier League spending reaches £1.1 billion in summer transfer window
The gross spending from the top-flight clubs in England has fallen for the second year in a row.
Australia to have combined, men’s and women’s football title
A combined champion of Australia’s men’s and women’s professional football leagues will be crowned from next season as part of an expansion of the women’s club game by league organiser Australian Professional Leagues (APL).
DC United legend Olsen appointed Washington Spirit president
National Women’s Soccer League team Washington Spirit has appointed local pro soccer legend Ben Olsen as club president.
China Sports Business Weekly: ByteDance Lands Bundesliga Rights
📰 Headlines: China’s new gaming policy set to shake up industry, National Games brings 100+ local sponsors on-board, ByteDance becomes 5th Bundesliga broadcast partner, LPL announces new bold branding, Zhang Weili set for Rose rematch, and China’s online population surges past the 1B mark.
Messi’s PSG debut sets Spanish viewing records
Lionel Messi’s long-awaited debut for Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday became the most-watched French league match in Spanish viewing history. Following his high-profile move from LaLiga club FC Barcelona to Ligue 1, Messi made his PSG bow as a second-half substitute during his new team’s 2-0 win at Reims.
Hankook Tire renews longstanding UEFA partnership
UEFA has announced Hankook Tire and Technology will once again renew as an Official Partner of UEFA club competitions ahead of the 2021 to 2024 sponsorship cycle. For a fourth consecutive cycle, Hankook will remain a UEFA Europa League sponsor, this time inclusive of the additional rights granted by the formation of the new UEFA…
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OL Reign sets NWSL attendance record
OL Reign set a National Women’s Soccer League attendance record on August 29 when 27,248 fans watched the team’s 2-1 home victory against Portland Thorns at Lumen Field. The game against OL Reign’s Northwest rivals was the first part of a doubleheader at Lumen Field between Major League Soccer teams Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers.
Xbox becomes Official Gaming Partner of England Football Teams
The Football Association (The FA) has announced a new partnership with Xbox to become the Official Gaming Partner of the England National Teams, across the Lionesses, eLions and the Three Lions, as well as Wembley Stadium connected by EE and St George’s Park.
China Sports Business Weekly: Kelme Becomes Official Global Supporter of AFC
League of Legends Worlds moved from China to Europe, UFC prepares China’s Olympics at its Shanghai Performance Institute, Migu wins Ligue 1 rights to complete big 5, Kelme supports AFC national team competitions, and China’s policy for winning medals at Beijing 2022. In this week’s From The Top, Felix Falkenberg, Sport Science & Performance Manager…
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2021/22 season brings to end a busy pre-season at St. George’s Park
The start of the 2021/22 campaign signalled the end to a busy pre-season at St. George’s Park, with the Staffordshire venue hosting several elite football clubs as they completed their vital preparations for the new season.