May 13 – Italian electronic trio Meduza and Grammy nominees OneRepublic have teamed up with German singer-songwriter Leony to unveil the official song of UEFA Euro 2024, titled ‘Fire’. Available on all streaming platforms, the anthem will be performed live by the three artists during the closing ceremony before the kick-off of the final at the Olympiastadion Berlin on July …

May 13 – Al Hilal have been crowned champions in a historic season for the Saudi league, whose summer spending of big name stars has earned them a place on the watchlist of football fans worldwide. Twelve points ahead of Riyadh rivals and nearest Saudi Roshn League challengers Al Nassr, the title was won with three games to spare. Unbeaten …

Tottenham have reached an agreement on their first deal of the summer transfer window. Ange Postecoglou’s men are looking to make moves in the transfer market as they prepare for a return to European football. Spurs are expected to make significant changes to their squad with additions expected in attack, midfield and defense. Meanwhile, some of the players considered surplus …

Barcelona forward Vitor Roque was once again eluded of minutes by Xavi during their 2-0 win against Real Sociedad.  Explaining his decision, the manager said that although the Brazil international has no shortage of talent, he is competing with great players at the club. Roque, 19, last played for Barcelona during their 1-0 win over Cadiz on April 13 and …

May 14 – Brazilian club Vasco da Gama has signed a new main sponsorship with Flutter Entertainment online betting brand Betfair. The club said the sponsorship is a club record but no value was given for the two-year deal that begins immediately. The sponsorship will run until the end of 2025 with the option to renew for a further two …

Kieran Trippier has declared himself “100% fit” and ready to start ahead of Wednesday’s massive trip to Man Utd. The right-back made his first appearance for over two months in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Brighton, coming off the bench in the closing stages. However, he is one of four Mags back in contention to start at Old Trafford. Joelinton and …

May 13 – GolTV, the pay-television broadcaster that holds domestic rights to Ecuador’s top-tier Serie A, faces losing its lucrative contract as a 15-day countdown begins for them to pay clubs outstanding rights fees. GolTV has a 10-year deal in place worth a minimum guarantee of $314 million (€291 million), but has allegedly not made any broadcast-related payments since September …

In the showdown between Barça and Real Sociedad, which ended in a 2-0 win for the former, Lamine Yamal emerged as the standout performer, earning the title of the match’s top player.  His pivotal moment came in the 40th minute when he broke the deadlock, alleviating the mounting pressure on Barcelona from the onset.  Beyond his goal-scoring prowess, Yamal showcased …

Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano expects Casemiro to leave Manchester United for a club in Saudi Arabia this summer, but has defended the struggling Brazilian as he heads towards what is surely the end of his disappointing spell at Old Trafford. Casemiro has had a fine career at the highest level, becoming part of a legendary Real Madrid midfield and …

May 14 – Football fans are the most loyal consumers a brand can have, according to research by data marketing specialists SAP Emarsys. The new SAP Emarsys data shows football fan loyalty extends beyond the pitch, with football supporters typically 11% more loyal to brands and retailers than non-football fans. Amongst the findings, the data shows that football fans also …