Man Utd to launch new global e-commerce site on Scayle platform
January 24 – Premier League Manchester United is partnering with Scayle to launch its official e-commerce site globally.
Year: 2024
SIGA Summit on Female Leadership partners with EPIC to focus on betting integrity
January 24 – With the 2024 SIGA Summit on Female Leadership in Sport in New York now only six weeks away, SIGA has announced EPIC Global Solutions (EPIC) as a session partner.
Moriyasu condemns Suzuki abuse; Iraq look to make it three in a row
January 24 – Japanese manager Hajime Moriyasu has come out in defense of his goalkeeper Zion Suzuki who claimed he suffered racial abuse on social media following his team’s 2-1 shock defeat against Iraq.
Egypt scrape into AFCON last 16 courtesy of Ghana’s added tine collapse against Mozambique
January 23 – Seven-time champions Egypt somehow squeezed through to the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday after drawing 2-2 with Cape Verde following a dramatic finale to Group B.
Turkish SuperLig debuts SAOT as part of Türk Telekom renewal
January 23 – The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) and state-owned telecommunications giant Türk Telekom have renewed their long-term cooperation, with Türk Telekom becoming the technological sponsor of the Trendyol Super Lig.
Newcastle pack St James Park but Sheffield Utd and Burnley have seats to spare
January 23 – Premier League action saw strong crowd turnout across the board, bar disappointments in Sheffield and Burnley, as the league geared up for the return of some of its finest players.
Transfer talk: Hammers knocking on Phillips’ door, Man Utd look to off load Sancho and Antony to Saudi
January 23 – West Ham United are leading the race for in-demand 28-year-old Kalvin Phillips and are close to agreeing a loan deal with Manchester City for the England international.
Palestine, fired by passion and Dabbagh’s goals, leave Hong Kong shell shocked
By Samindra Kunti
January 23 – A historic night saw Palestine breeze past Hong Kong 3-0 to progress to the last 16 of the tournament, an extraordinary achievement for a team playing amid the backdrop of war in Gaza.
Canada restart hunt for new GS after Walker drops out on first day
January 23 – Alyson Walker quit as the new general secretary of the Canadian Soccer Association on Monday, the day she was to start in the position.
Teremi signals his arrival with double that sees Iran top group, UAE qualify in second
January 23 – Iran were deserved victors in their Group C clash with runners-up UAE as Medhi Taremi and Sardar Azmoun combined to give the Iranians an run in the group stages of the Asian Cup.
Italy mourns loss of goalscoring giant Luigi Riva, 79
January 23 – Luigi Riva, Italy’s all-time national team leading goalscorer, has died aged 79.
Super sub Khribin sends Syria into last 16
January 23 – Former Asian player of the year Omar Khribin came off the bench to deservedly fire Syria past a committed India and secure an historic first ever qualification for the last 16 of the Asian Cup as one of the best third-placed teams after other results went in their favour.
Aussies and Uzbeks share points and passage into knockout rounds
January 23 – The points were shared as Group B leaders Australia faced second-place Uzbekistan at the Al Janoub Stadium, as Azizbek Turgunbaev cancelled out Martin Boyle’s controversial penalty with a towering header to send both teams through to the Round of 16.
Burnley and Dundee FC combine for cross-border player development alliance
January 23 – Premier League Burnley’s owners ALK Capital and Football Partners Scotland, owners of Dundee FC in the SPL, have agreed a player development partnership.
Asian Cup 2023 hits 1.5bn digital engagement mark after 10 days
January 23 – In the first 10 days of the Asian Cup Qatar 2023 the AFC is reporting that its digital channels have already smashed the record engagement numbers achieved at the 2019 finals in the UAE.