The adidas Final Wembley 2013: A Tribute to Wembley

Hi guys,
The Champions League Final in Wembley will feature a brand new adidas ball. The ball has been designed to celebrate the UEFA Champions League Finals that have taken place at the ‘home of football’ over the last 50 years.

Iniesta Promotes Futsal Category

Hi guys,
Futsal is by essence very close to football, and many football players started off with futsal. Iniesta is one of them. Nike is utilising “Don Andres” futsal culture and style of play to promote not only the new “Elastico Finale II” shoe, but the whole futsal business category.

adidas Partners with Rush Soccer, the Top Youth U.S. Football Club

Hi everyone,
adidas today announced a partnership with one of the world’s largest and most successful youth football clubs, Rush Soccer.

Racism at Euro2012: Panorama Strikes…..again!

Hi guys,
We all remember the documentary Panorama aired one day before the nomination of the 2018-2022 World Cup hosts. Panorama strikes again and points out the blatant racism and antisemitism in football in the Euro2012 co-host countries. I often mention on this blog the lack or inefficient measures taken against racism by football governing bodies. This documentary illustrates my point.

Nike Mercurial Vapor VIII: Cristiano Ronaldo vs Rafa Nadal

Hi everyone,
The new Nike Mercurial Vapor is out. Cristiano Ronaldo and Rafael Nadal in an epic tennis-football battle. Fun, cool, simple and very entertaining viral. A battle for speed, power and football skills. Take a look.

The Major League Soccer Explained by Don Garber

Hi guys,
A very interesting interview of Don Garber (@thesoccerdon) on Forbes.com. Don Garber is the Major League Soccer Commissioner since 1999 and has established the MLS as one of the most competitive football/soccer leagues in the world. He explains the marketing strengths, the evolution of the league and its future. Take a look.

Cristiano Ronaldo Receives Award for Footballer of the Year and Globe Soccer Award at Dubai

Hi all,
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo received 2 awards in Dubai. The Footballer of the year and Globe Soccer award. A couple of more trophies for the Portuguese international.

Sub-Sahara and Africa Champions League and Europa League TV Rights to Canal+ Afrique

Hi everyone,
UEFA today announced the award of the 2012-15 UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League French language media rights in Sub-Saharan Africa to CANAL+ AFRIQUE.

Canal+ Awarded 1st Pick Champions League Rights

Hi guys,
Canal+ will continue its long-standing role as a UEFA content partner after being awarded the final, so-called ‘first-pick ‘ media rights package for the 2012–15 UEFA Champions League in France.

Puma Drops Women’s Professional Soccer

Hi everyone,
According to Puma is ending its sponsorship of Women’s Professional Soccer, after three years. The company was one of the league’s founding partners, and opted not to renew its agreement. New league CEO Jennifer O’Sullivan confirmed the agreement with the sportswear company will not be renewed.

Scottish Premier League and Mitre Sign Deal Extension

Hi everyone,
The Scottish Premier League and Mitre has announced a four year partnership that will see Mitre continue as official ball supplier until 2015.
Mitre has supplied the SPL with match balls since the start of the league in 1998 and the Mitre Tensile ball will continue to be used for the 2011/12 season, with each club having a personalised ball printed in club colours and displaying its club badge.

German Bundesliga Attendance Figures Increase for Ninth Consecutive Year

Hi everyone,
The German Bundesliga soccer league has set a new attendance record of 12.88 million fans for the 2010-11 season, with an average of 42,101 spectators watching each match.