Infantino payment raises FIFA compensation transparency questions - FIFA has rejected allegations of a disclosure failure after US tax filings reportedly showed Gianni Infantino received approximately £1.3m from its World Cup operating company in addition to his published 2024 remuneration. By Spencer Gallagher
Kogan pledges independence as City ownership scrutiny looms - Independent Football Regulator chair David Kogan has pledged to resign if politicians interfere with its work, while confirming that any action concerning Manchester City’s ownership will follow the club’s appeal and legal assessment. By Spencer Gallagher
English football’s £9bn revenues mask widespread financial fragility - The Independent Football Regulator has found that 94 per cent of clubs are loss-making despite English football generating more than £9bn annually, prompting calls for stronger financial controls and changes to revenue distribution. By Spencer Gallagher
UEFA appoints Relevent for national team commercial rights - UEFA has appointed Relevent to sell the global commercial rights to its national team competitions from 2028 to 2036, expanding the agency’s role alongside its work on European club football. By Spencer Gallagher
Burnham City meetings disclosed as transparency demands continue - Greater Manchester’s combined authority has disclosed two meetings between Andy Burnham and Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak, but opposition politicians have demanded further details as the club appeals its financial misconduct verdict. By Chris Brown
Premier League and EFL funding talks narrow to £27m gap - The EFL has indicated it would accept a new financial settlement if the Premier League increases additional annual solidarity funding from £180m to £207m, with the extra money reserved for Leagues One and Two. By Chris Brown
FIFPRO warns employment gaps threaten women’s football careers - Almost half of women footballers surveyed by FIFPRO are considering leaving the game early, with financial insecurity and psychological stress exposing gaps in employment standards despite rising salaries. By Chris Brown
UEFA and Concacaf press FIFA over US$2bn funding proposal - UEFA and Concacaf have proposed an immediate FIFA funding distribution of more than US$2bn, arguing that existing resources can support additional payments without selling stakes in the World Cup. By Chris Brown
ISL launches new commercial era with MG and YouTube deals - The Indian Super League has returned under a club-led commercial model with MG as title sponsor and free YouTube coverage of every match alongside Sony’s television and streaming services. By Chris Brown
Ligue 1 prepares five-season domestic rights tender - LFP Media is preparing a five-season domestic rights tender offering exclusive coverage of Ligue 1 or exclusive distribution of Ligue 1+, as French football seeks to rebuild broadcast income. By Chris Brown
NWSL targets further expansion as investor process prepares to open - The NWSL is preparing to open financial information to prospective investors for its next two expansion teams, while commissioner Jessica Berman has called for closer coordination over the growing women’s football calendar. By Chris Brown
Ceferin accepts final-term bid as UEFA demands FIFA leadership change - Aleksander Ceferin will seek a final term as UEFA president after a unanimous request from Europe’s 55 national associations, while European football has renewed its demand for reform and new leadership at FIFA. By Chris Brown
Vega launches FIFA presidency bid with call for fundamental reform - Former Switzerland international Ramon Vega intends to challenge Gianni Infantino in next year’s FIFA presidential election, campaigning on governance reform, institutional stability and restoring trust. By Chris Brown
Arsenal owners target global brand leadership after title celebrations - Arsenal’s owners see the club as a potential leading global brand, with executives identifying their international supporter base, London location and men’s and women’s teams as foundations for commercial growth. By Chris Brown
Premier League weighs £180m offer as funding talks reach critical week - The Premier League is considering increasing its proposed additional payments to EFL clubs to £180m a year as league executives and the Independent Football Regulator seek an agreement before the watchdog’s first financial assessment. By Chris Brown
World Cup momentum lifts Premier League’s younger US audience - Premier League audiences among younger US adults have risen by 20% this season, with Nielsen Sports linking the growth to increased football interest following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. By Chris Brown
Netflix hires IMG for landmark Women’s World Cup production - Netflix has appointed IMG to produce its 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup coverage, preparing for its live football debut in the US and Canada with all 64 matches and more than 100 hours of studio programming. By Chris Brown
FIFA faces eligibility scrutiny over DR Congo World Cup place - FIFA has defended its handling of a complaint over DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi’s eligibility after reports that its lawyers identified potential sanctions before the country’s World Cup qualification play-off. By Chris Brown
Norwegian FA challenges FIFA leadership with twin committee filings - The Norwegian Football Association has submitted parallel ethics and governance filings to FIFA over Gianni Infantino’s conduct, a World Cup disciplinary decision and an abandoned proposal to sell stakes in a tournament business. By Chris Brown
Malagò retains control as Italian football enters special administration - Giovanni Malagò is to remain in charge of Italian football as commissioner after CONI voted to place the FIGC under extraordinary administration, resolving an election eligibility dispute while Euro 2032 preparations remain under pressure. By Chris Brown
Lagom targets fan consultation gaps ahead of licensing window - Lagom Sports Compliance has launched a fan engagement service to help English clubs prepare for the Independent Football Regulator’s licensing requirements and appointed Nicola Andrews to lead the offering. By Chris Brown
Djibouti football power struggle puts funding and international status at risk - Police intervention in a disputed attempt to remove Djibouti football federation president Souleiman Waberi has prompted warnings over international suspension and development funding amid allegations of financial misconduct. By Chris Brown
Visa builds Asian football presence with club competition renewal - Visa has renewed its AFC club competition partnership until 2029, securing global sponsorship rights alongside payment services, ticket pre-sales and fan experiences across men’s and women’s football. By Chris Brown
EURO 2032 warning raises stakes in Malagò leadership dispute - Italy’s FIGC leadership dispute has taken on wider infrastructure and tournament implications amid reports that UEFA could withdraw EURO 2032 hosting rights if political intervention replaces an immediate return to elections. By Chris Brown
AFCON contingency talks test Motsepe’s East Africa pledge - CAF has reportedly approached potential replacement hosts for AFCON 2027 despite president Patrice Motsepe’s public commitment to staging the tournament in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. By Chris Brown
Serie A recruits Petronio to drive overseas growth - Serie A has appointed Giovanni Petronio to lead international business development as the league seeks to strengthen its overseas presence and grow commercial income.
By Chris Brown