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CAF partners with Match for 2025 AFCON in Morocco

September 16 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Match Hospitality as the exclusive provider of official hospitality services for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.  The tournament, sponsored by TotalEnergies, will run from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, with matches staged across six cities: Rabat, Casablanca, Fès, Tangier, Marrakech and Agadir.  Match, best known as FIFA’s long-term partner for World Cup hospitality, will roll out a premium programme of ticket-inclusive experiences with the focus on elevating the in-stadium offer for AFCON.

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UEFA and FIFPro Europe agree “calendar has reached a tipping point”

September 16 – Amid an increasingly congested calendar, UEFA and FIFPro Europe have once again called for the protection of player health.   “Our collaboration with FIFPRO Europe reflects a shared responsibility to protect player health and strengthen the foundations of the game,” said UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin in a statement.   “National team football remains a pillar of Europe’s identity and unity. As demands on players grow, it’s more important than ever to work together – with national associations, Read more … The post UEFA and FIFPro Europe agree “calendar has

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M+C Saatchi backs Redknapp talent agency

September 16 – A new football talent agency backed by former England and Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp has been launched with the aim of reshaping the way players are represented.  M+C Saatchi Football, unveiled today, brings together Redknapp’s long-running management group, M+C Saatchi Talent, and sports lawyer Udo Onwere, a former professional player and partner at London law firm Bray & Krais. The pair say the agency’s focus will be on “championing the person behind the player” and building careers that extend beyond the pitch.  Read more … The post M+C Saatchi back

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Spanish PM calls for sporting ban on Israel after Gaza protests

September 16 – Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for Israel to be excluded from international sports competitions over its actions in Gaza.  Following the pro-Palestine protests in the Vuelta that derailed the final stage of the famous cycling race in Madrid, Sánchez said on Monday: “Israel cannot continue to use any international platform to whitewash its image.   “The sports organisations should consider whether it’s ethical for Israel to keep participating in international competitions. Read more … The post Spanish PM calls for sporting ban on Israel after G

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The Numbers Game: Chelsea mark Champions League return with Bayern trip

Two-time European champions Chelsea are back at the top table after a two-year absence. Chelsea will feature in the Champions League for the first time since the 2022-23 campaign, and their first match back is against heavyweights Bayern Munich. A trip to Munich – the scene of one of their most famous nights – welcomes […] The post The Numbers Game: Chelsea mark Champions League return with Bayern trip appeared first on Soccer News.

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Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Bet Builder Tips – 5/1 Champions League Special, Analysis & Predictions

Looking to lay down a European marker when they get their Champions League adventure underway on Wednesday night, Liverpool will welcome Atletico Madrid to Anfield. Making real history last season as they secured a record-breaking 20th domestic crown, the Reds have once again come flying out of the traps since opening the new campaign last […] The post Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Bet Builder Tips – 5/1 Champions League Special, Analysis & Predictions appeared first on Soccer News.

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Galatasaray launch “world’s first” club-branded travel agency

September 16 – Turkey’s Galatasaray, in partnership with Tatilsepeti, has launched its own travel agency. It is called Gstatil and is branded with the Turkish club’s colours of yellow and red.  A club statement read: “The GStatil brand will be the world’s first club-branded online travel agency, offering a variety of exclusive advantages. Galatasaray fans can access all their travel and holiday needs, including tour arrangements for Galatasaray’s away matches, at gstatil.com and through the GSPlus app.” Tatilsepeti is a Turkish online platform that offers services relat

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