Turks bank on future national team success with Fuzul
February 20 – The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has signed a major sponsorship agreement with Fuzul, a leader in the savings-based finance sector.
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English football bodies join forces with police and regulator to battle online abuse
February 18 – A new cross-organisation partnership, comprised of the English football authorities, the UK Football Policing Unit and regulator Ofcom, has been launched to strengthen efforts to combat online abuse in football and protect the players.
Coca-Cola agrees league and FA deal in Northern Ireland
February 4 – The Coca-Cola Company has doubled up in Northern Ireland with partnerships with both the Irish Football Association (IFA) and the Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL), in a deal spanning both the national and domestic games.
Albanian FA launches new strategy with focus on infrastructure and sustainability
January 30 – The Albanian Football Association (FSHF) has launched its ambitious new strategic roadmap, ‘Vision to Victory 2026-2030’. The four-year plan aims to fundamentally transform the landscape of Albanian football through massive infrastructure investment, professionalised youth development, and elite international targets.
Philippine FA delegation treads ‘strategic pathway’ to Romania
January 30 – The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) is hosting an official delegation from the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) this week, marking a significant milestone in a strategic partnership aimed at helping revolutionise football in the Philippines.
Cindy Parlow Cone set to run opposed for U.S. Soccer Federation President
January 29 – A U.S. Soccer Federation spokesperson confirmed to The Athletic that Cindy Parlow Cone is running unopposed for a second full term as president of the U.S. governing body.
Greek football begins overhaul of country’s eco-system with ‘Renaissance’ plan
January 23 – The Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) has officially launched its ‘Renaissance’ plan, a strategic overhaul of the structure and organisation of Greek football from the grassroots level to elite national teams.
Serbian FA agrees 2026 budget, but with no major tournament play, money is dangerously tight
January 14 – The Football Association of Serbia (FSS) has agreed its budget for 2026, totalling €32,234,253. While the figure represents a symbolic increase on paper compared to last year, local warnings are that the organisation is entering its most precarious financial period in a decade.
Barca beat Real Madrid for 16th Super Cup win, the 6th final played in Saudi
January 12 – Barcelona’s latest Super Cup success came once again far from home, edging Real Madrid 3-2 in Jeddah to retain a trophy that has become as much a Saudi Arabian event as a Spanish one.
New England Revolution stadium plans greenlighted
January 5 – Five-time finalists of MLS Cup, the New England Revolution are finally getting their own home after 30 years of toiling at the NFL home of the serial-winning New England Patriots.
Bulgarian FA to launch live-in elite academy system for 2026/27 season
December 22 – The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) has launched its BFU Academy, a landmark strategic project designed to revolutionise the development of young talent in Bulgarian football through a modern, centralised, and long-term training model.
Kosovo’s FC Llapi begins €2m renovation of Zahir Pajaziti Stadium
December 12 – Kosovo’s FC Llapi has begun a €2 million reconstruction of its Zahir Pajaziti Stadium in the town of Podujevë. The renovation funds have been provided by the state.
Panini build on Croatian partnership with new, improved sticker album launch
December 8 – The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) and Panini have launched a new sticker album for the 2025/26 season of the SuperSport Croatian Football League (HNL).
Interview: DFB boss Bernd Neuendorf talks about shaping the future and the bid for Euro 2029
November 26 – Earlier this month Bernd Neuendorf was re-elected as DFB president. In an exclusive interview with Insideworldfootball he talks about progress so far, strategy going forward and why Women’s Euro 2029 in Germany would be financial accelerator for the women’s game across Europe.
France extends Orange deal with money to be split 50/50 between men and women
November 17 – The France Football Federation (FFF) has extended and expanded its partnership with Orange, keeping the telecom company as a key commercial partner through May 2030.