Scientists at Qatar University claim to have developed artificial clouds to provide shade for stadia and training grounds at the 2022 World Cup.

Brazilian soccer starlet Neymar has signed an 11-year contract with Nike, who will continue as his official apparel supplier until 2022.

Turkey’s national carrier has extended its sponsorship deal with the national football team for another two years.

MLS is on the verge of overtaking the NHL as the fourth-most popular professional sports league in the United States

Hyundai has created an iPhone app inspired by the brand’s TV idents for its sponsorship of Euro 2012 games.

The top football teams pay government broadcasters for the privilege of having their matches aired. Advertising revenues are collected by municipal stadium owners.

Major League Soccer (MLS) team the San Jose Earthquakes has announced sponsorship deals with soft drink organisation, 7up Bottling Company, and with Farmers Insurance.

U.S. soccer icon Landon Donovan has joined Seiko as a new Brand Ambassador.

Anheuser-Busch and Soccer United Marketing (SUM) announced a multi-year renewal of Budweiser and Budweiser Chelada’s official beer co-sponsorship of Major League Soccer (MLS), Budweiser’s sponsorship of the U.S. Men’s National Team and Bud Light’s sponsorship of the U.S. Women’s National Team.

Reigning world player of the year Lionel Messi is the highest-paid footballer on the planet, while Jose Mourinho has the largest salary of any manager in the game.