Americas

Neymar Jr cultivates new role with Pokerstars as Cultural Ambassador!

Brazilian football star Neymar Jr has announced he is stepping into the new role of Cultural Ambassador as he continues his partnership with the world’s largest online poker site PokerStars. In this latest chapter, Neymar Jr will collaborate closely with PokerStars on a series of creative projects inspired by the …

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VfL Wolfsburg expands partnership with Chattanooga FC!

The cooperation agreement concluded in 2017 between VfL Wolfsburg and Chattanooga FC (CFC) will be expanded and will include further specifications. Among other things, the German Bundesliga team will be the official sponsor of the 2021 away kit for the men’s team currently playing in the US third division NISA …

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Denver to host first-ever CONCACAF Nations League Finals in June 2021!

CONCACAF has announced that Empower Field at Mile High in Denver will host the inaugural CONCACAF Nations League Finals (CNL Finals) from June 3-6, 2021. Following a hugely successful CONCACAF Nations League group stage involving all 41 CONCACAF Member Associations in the Fall of 2019, the 2021 CNL Finals will …

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MLS, Procter & Gamble announce multi-year partnership!

Procter & Gamble is joining Major League Soccer (MLS) as the league’s newest sponsor, it is a multi-year and multifaceted sponsorship deal. Procter & Gamble will sponsor the MLS All-Star Game, as well as the Campeones Cup, Leagues Cup and the Mexico men’s national team’s US tour. Additionally, Procter & …

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FC Bayern Women’s team to participate in The Women’s Cup in the USA!

The FC Bayern Women are planning to participate in ‘The Women’s Cup’ from August 15 to 22 in Louisville, USA – provided that the coronavirus developments at that point make the journey safe. Along with FC Bayern, hosts Racing Louisville, the Chicago Red Stars and Paris Saint-Germain are due to …

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2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup final to be held in Las Vegas!

CONCACAF has announced that the Final of the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup – the 16th edition of the region’s flagship men’s international competition, has been awarded to Las Vegas and Allegiant Stadium, the destination’s newest state-of-the-art sports venue. The championship match on August 1 will crown the best men’s national team …

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Hyperice and U.S. Soccer launch multiyear partnership!

U.S. Soccer and Hyperice, the industry leader in recovery technology and pioneer of percussion, vibration, dynamic air compression and thermal technology, announced a multiyear partnership to become the organization’s first-ever Official Recovery Technology Partner. The partnership, which was facilitated by Soccer United Marketing (SUM), U.S. Soccer’s partner for more than …

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2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup to begin with Prelims in South Florida this July!

CONCACAF has announced that Inter Miami CF Stadium in South Florida, the home of MLS club Inter Miami, will host the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup Preliminary Round (Prelimis). This will serve as the official start to the Gold Cup and is a key part of what is sure to be …

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2021 CONCACAF Champions League – COVID-19 Update!

The 2021 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League commences this week with eight first leg Round of 16 matches. The region’s premier men’s club competition begins with three games played tonight (Tuesday, April 6, 2021): CD Marathon v Portland Timbers; LD Alajualense v Atlanta United; and Arcahaie FC v Cruz Azul. They …

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AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee bans Avelino Coelho Jakson for Anti-doping rule violation!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee has banned the Brazilian player, Avelino Coelho Jakson, from taking part in any kind of football-related activity (which includes, inter alia, all domestic, international, friendly and official fixtures) for four (4) years for violating Article 6 of the AFC Anti-Doping Regulations …

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