Beer must be sold at all venues hosting matches in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, football’s world governing body, Fifa, has insisted.

The re-signing of David Beckham provided the perfect platform to unveil the new LA Galaxy 2012 adidas home shirt.

PUMA has launched a new programme that gives a unique cultural insight into the world of African football through the eyes of high profile PUMA partnered players.

Liverpool have confirmed they have signed a six-year deal with the American firm Warrior Sports to become the club’s official kit supplier.

A Chinese Internet company has said it is paying French football player Nicolas Anelka 2.7 million euros ($3.4 million) to endorse a new online game, as the striker gears up for his first season in China.

ITV has agreed a new £90m, two-year deal with the Football Association to continue broadcasting The FA Cup and England internationals, including home qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup.

Having celebrated Leo Messi’s third consecutive Ballon d’Or Player of the Year award with short film, Adidas have now commissioned a stunning pair of Gold/White/Black F50 adiZero MiCoach football boots to mark the occasion.

Fabio Cannavaro and Robert Pires will be two of the six icon players for the IPL-like Premier League Soccer, to be kicked off in the state from February 25.

Budweiser has signed up football managers Sam Allardyce and Ian Holloway to star in radio ads highlighting its sponsorship of the FA Cup

Major League Soccer has released the 2012 schedule. Each of the League’s 19 clubs will play 34 matches, 17 at home and 17 away, during 34 weeks.