More than 50 Ivorian-based corporates attended the CAF and Ivorian Local Organising Committee (“LOC”) hosted business information-sharing forum in Abidjan on Monday, July 17, 2023 to discuss potential commercial opportunities. Cote d’Ivoire will host the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 – the continent’s biggest event – …
Read More »Jonny Evans returns to Manchester United on short-term deal!
Experienced defender Jonny Evans has signed a short-term deal to enable him to take part in Manchester United’s upcoming pre-season games in Edinburgh and San Diego. The Manchester United Academy graduate had been training with the Under-21s whilst considering his options, following his departure from Leicester City at the end …
Read More »Bayern Munich sign defender Minjae Kim!
FC Bayern Munich have signed Minjae Kim. The 26-year-old South Korea international joins from SSC Napoli on a five-year contract until June 30, 2028. He will wear the number 3 shirt. Jan-Christian Dreesen, FC Bayern CEO, said, “Minjae Kim has developed extremely well, winning the Serie A title with Napoli …
Read More »adidas & Arsenal FC unveil 2023/24 away jersey!
Today, Tuesday, July 18, Arsenal FC and adidas unveil the bold new men’s team away kit for the 2023/24 season, celebrating the club’s Islington roots and broadcasting the brightest Arsenal-supporting artists onto the world stage. The eye-catching shirt features fluid black lines inspired by the map of Islington. The design …
Read More »Nine national FAs interested in hosting UEFA club competition finals in 2026 & 2027!
UEFA has confirmed that it has received declarations of interest from nine member associations to host UEFA club competition finals in 2026 and 2027. The declarations of interest are not binding and the final proposals will have to be delivered with the bid dossiers by February 21, 2024. All declarations …
Read More »Marcus Rashford signs new Manchester United contract!
Marcus Rashford has signed a new contract that will extend his stay with Manchester United until June 30, 2028. The Wythenshawe-born Academy graduate has made 359 appearances and scored 123 goals for the club since making his debut in 2016. He capped off a fantastic 2022/23 season, in which he …
Read More »Bayern Munich appoint Christoph Freund as new sporting director!
FC Bayern Munich have appointed Christoph Freund as the club’s new sporting director as of September 1, 2023. The 46-year-old Austrian will join the German record champions from Red Bull Salzburg, where he currently holds the same position. Jan-Christian Dreesen, FC Bayern Munich CEO, said, “We are delighted that we …
Read More »Bengaluru FC sign English striker Curtis Main!
Bengaluru FC, on Tuesday, announced the acquisition of English striker Curtis Main on a one-year deal, with an optional one-year extension, that currently runs through to the end of the 2023-24 season. Main, who most recently turned out for St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership, began his youth career at …
Read More »UEFA EURO 2024 aims to set benchmark with environmental, social and governance strategy!
With less than a year to go until the start of UEFA EURO 2024 and following the inaugural UEFA RESPECT Forum held in Frankfurt on June 28/29, the UEFA EURO 2024 environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy has been published yesterday. The UEFA EURO 2024 vision is to be the …
Read More »NorthEast United FC sign left-back Buanthanglun Samte!
NorthEast United FC have announced the signing of Buanthanglun ‘Bun’ Samte on a three-year contract. The talented left-back, who has showcased his skills in the I-League over the past two seasons, is now set to embrace the challenges of the Indian Super League for the first time. Bun’s football journey …
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