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Channel 5 agrees DAZN sublicence to offer free-to-air CWC matches

April 24 – FIFA has secured a crucial broadcasting agreement for one of its key TV markets as Channel 5 reached a sublicensing deal with global rights holder DAZN to broadcast the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) this summer in the United Kingdom.

Channel 5 will show 23 of the 63 matches, including 15 group games, four round of 16 matches, two quarter-finals, one semi-final, and the final. The remaining matches will be available exclusively on the DAZN platform and free globally via the DAZN app.

UEFA

UEFA hosts logistical meeting ahead of Women’s EUROs in Switzerland

April 24 – As excitement builds ahead of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 in Switzerland, head coaches and key operational staff from all 16 participating nations gathered this week in Nyon for a finalists’ workshop focused on delivering the competition’s logistical and technical framework.

Football Marketing

Chelsea enter multi-year deal with Ticketmaster as Official Partner

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April 24 – Chelsea have announced a new multi-year agreement with Ticketmaster, confirming the global operator as the club’s Official Ticketing Partner.

Sponsorship

AS Monaco extend partnership with fashion label Vicomte A.

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April 24 – AS Monaco have extended their partnership with French fashion label Vicomte A. until 2027, as the Principality club continues to build one of the most expansive sponsorship rosters in European football.

Europe

EPO announces collaboration with Socilinnov to Empower Women in Football

April 24 – The Hellenic Football Federation (EPO), in collaboration with the non-profit organisation Socialinnov, has announced the implementation of the Empower Women in Football educational program.

Africa

CAF pens partnership agreement with AGL to boost development

April 24 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Africa Global Logistics (AGL) have signed a partnership to boost the development of the African game.

Europe

Reading takeover inches closes after terms agreed over club’s sale

April 24 – English League One side Reading have reached an agreement with a prospective buyer to complete a takeover of the financially-stricken club, with the English Football League (EFL) extending a deadline to finalise the deal to May 5.

Football Asia

Neom SC clinch promotion to Saudi Pro League with win over Al Arabi

April 24 – Following a 3-0 victory over rivals Al Arabi, Neom SC have clinched promotion to the Saudi Pro League – the professional top-flight of football in the country.

Football Asia

Paris Saint-Germain extend Visit Rwanda deal while penning new Novotel agreement

April 24 – Paris Saint-Germain, who recently lifted their 13th Ligue 1 title and are enjoying a successful campaign in the UEFA Champions League, have extended a lucrative sponsorship agreement with Visit Rwanda and added Novotel to their commercial portfolio.

Football Marketing

Two Circles to pursue sleeve sponsorship deal for WSL

April 24 – Football jerseys represent prime advertising real estate in the sports marketing world, prompting England’s Women’s Professional Leagues Limited (WPLL) to enlist Two Circles, an international sports and entertainment firm, to secure a principal sleeve sponsor for the Women’s Super League (WSL).

Concacaf

Pochettino set for squad shake-up ahead of CONCACAF Gold Cup

April 24 – United States Men’s National Team coach Mauricio Pochettino has declared he’ll be prioritising mental fortitude in his squad selection for the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Europe

UEFA pays record €233m to clubs for international player releases

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April 22 – The reigning Premier League Champions, Manchester City, have been allocated €5.17 million ($5.94 million), as part of the European football governing body’s Club Benefits Programme to encourage national team participation by players.

This figure represents the largest allocation to any UEFA club.

Europe

Tebas brushes aside threat of suspension as Real Madrid and Barca hostilities escalate

April 23 – LaLiga president Javier Tebas has downplayed the threat of suspension following a formal complaint lodged by Real Madrid, as tensions between Spain’s league boss and his two biggest clubs continue to escalate.

Performance

‘You’re getting sacked in the morning’. 75% of top tier coaches fired within a year

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April 23 – New research from the CIES Football Observatory has revealed a striking lack of managerial stability across world football, with exactly 75.3% of current top-flight head coaches having been in their role for less than a year.

South America

Tite pulls out of Corinthians job at last minute after panic attack

April 23 – Former Brazil coach Tite has announced that he is taking an indefinite break from his professional career to address physical and mental health concerns.