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AFC Bournemouth Appoints Robert Percy Marshall as Performance Director
AFC Bournemouth is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert Percy Marshall as the club’s new Director of Medical and Performance. Marshall joins from RB Leipzig, where he has led the medical department since 2018, with an exceptional track record in elite sport performance development. As Performance Director, Marshall will lead and coordinate all…
Thibault Klidjé Joins Hibs!
Hibernian FC is delighted to announce the permanent signing of Thibault Klidjé, subject to international clearance and work permit approval. The 24-year-old striker has signed for a club record fee from Swiss Super League club Luzern, putting pen-to-paper on a three-year deal. Hibs has an option to extend this by a further campaign. Having played…
Auckland FC Has a Mascot!
Eleven-year-old Agnes Jun has won the Auckland FC mascot competition with her colourful entry, Tāma the Kingfisher. Tāma, short for Tāmaki Makaurau, beat out more than 250 entries to win the competition, with judges praising the practicality of the costume, as well as the bright colours making it hard to miss. “I chose a kōtare,…
Scott Morris Arrives at Auckland FC
Goalkeeper Scott Morris has joined Auckland FC from Stoke City. Morris, 24, grew up in Nelson, first playing for Richmond Athletic before spending time with Wairarapa United, Tasman United, and Hawkes Bay United. Two outstanding seasons at Christchurch United sealed a move to Stoke City, then in the Championship – the second tier of English…
Hibs Extend Partnership With Dunedin IT
The Club is delighted to announce an extended multi-year agreement with Edinburgh-based IT specialists, Dunedin IT. As part of the agreement, Dunedin IT will remain on the Men’s First Team home, away and third jerseys until 2028. Based less than two miles from Easter Road Stadium, Dunedin IT have been working with the Club since 2022, managing its core…
Noah Cadiou Signs for FC Lorient
FC Lorient is pleased to announce today the arrival of Rodez AF midfielder Noah Cadiou for the next four seasons, until June 2029. Trained at Olympique Marcquois, then passing through Boulogne sur Mer, Red Star and Quevilly-Rouen, Noah has today played 65 matches in Ligue 2 and 85 in National for a total of 13…
Auckland FC Releases Mascot Shortlist
After two-weeks and more than 250 submissions, Auckland FC has released its shortlist of the five designs for a potential club mascot. The shortlist reflects the submissions that were received, the majority being birds followed by knights, and then interesting uses and interpretations of the Sky Tower. The biggest debate since the flag referendum starts…
Gallery: Yellow Kit Returns For 2025/26
Check out the best images of our brand-new 2025/26 Away Kit, which goes on sale at 10am on Wednesday 9 July! The Hibees are back in yellow for the 2025/26 campaign, with the new away kit launch coinciding with Rocky Bushiri’s new contract announcement. The Club can now confirm that the new kit will be available to buy from 10am on…
Hibernian FC Appoints Dan Barnett As Chief Executive Officer
Hibernian FC is delighted to announce the appointment of Dan Barnett as the Club’s new Chief Executive Officer. Barnett will officially start at Easter Road Stadium on 1 August, 2025, joining from former English Premier League side Leicester City, where he spent six years as Commercial Director. Prior to joining Leicester City, Barnett’s experience includes…
Moreirense Renews Partnership With CDT Equipment
Moreirense Futebol Clube is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with CDT Equipamentos, a brand that has been with us since 2012 as an official supplier of sports equipment. Over the years, we have built a solid relationship based on trust, quality and dedication to sport. CDT has been a key partner in…
Hibs Announce New Partnership With MPACT Group
Hibernian FC is delighted to announce a new commercial partnership with Edinburgh-based, interior fit-out contractor, MPACT Group. As part of the agreement, MPACT Group will join the Club’s family of principal partners, with their logo proudly displayed across the upper back of the Men’s First Team playing jerseys throughout the 2025/26 season. Headquartered in Midlothian,…
Auckland FC to Face Gold Coast Knights
Auckland FC will travel to Queensland to face the Gold Coast Knights in the Hahn Australia Cup 2025 Round of 32. This Knight-on-Knight clash will be the first time Auckland FC will have played in the competition. The Hahn Australia Cup 2025 Round of 32 will be played over two weeks in July from Saturday,…
Community Sports Trust Enjoy Soccer Camp in Las Vegas
AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust returned to Las Vegas for a second year to deliver a week-long Soccer Camp, in partnership with City National Bank. Over 100 boys and girls aged from 7 to 14 years of age attended the five-day camp which covered training practices, fun games, challenges and tournaments. The camp continues to…
Black Knight Football Club Acquires a Majority Interest in Moreirense Futebol Clube, a Portuguese Primeira Football Club
Black Knight Football Club (“BKFC”), a partnership led by William P. Foley, II (“Foley”), has acquired a majority ownership interest in Moreirense Futebol Clube – Futebol SAD (“Moreirense FC” or the “Club”), a Portuguese Primeira Liga football club, founded in 1938 and based in Moreira de Cónegos, Portugal. The investment in Moreirense FC advances BKFC’s…
Truffert Joins The Cherries From Rennes
AFC Bournemouth is delighted to announce the signing of French left-back Adrien Truffert from Rennes. The Belgian-born defender joins the Cherries on a five-year deal from the Ligue 1 outfit. The 23-year-old has been a mainstay in Rennes’ senior side ever since making his debut in 2020, having previously spent two years in the B team…
Hibs Extend Men’s Front Of Shirt Partnership With Bevvy.com
We are excited to confirm that Bevvy.com will continue working with the Club as our men’s front-of-shirt partner, extending their deal until the end of the 2027/28 season! Following a successful first two years as front-of-shirt partner, Bevvy will remain on the front of the Men’s First Team’s jerseys for our 150th Anniversary year. Bevvy.com’s logo…
Help Create a Mascot for Auckland FC
Auckland FC is on the hunt for a mascot. One that represents the city of Auckland, the club and our record-breaking first year as Auckland FC. But whether it’s big and blue, fluffy and cute or something completely out of the ordinary, is being left for you to decide. We want you to submit your best…
Cherries Set to Release Club Documentary ‘The Pathway’ This Week
AFC Bournemouth are proud to reveal a never-before-seen documentary showcasing the club’s academy, The Pathway, will release on Wednesday 11th June. The special five-part series looks at the inner workings of the club’s youth department, in its second season at category two level. From the club’s under-16s making their mark in a national tournament, to academy…
Club Confirms 24/25 Released and Retained List
AFC Bournemouth can confirm their released and retained list following the 2024/25 season. Kepa Arrizabalaga will return to his parent club Chelsea upon the expiry of his loan spell after a stellar season on the south coast. Arrizabalaga was an influential figure in the club achieving their best-ever defensive record in the Premier League, with…
Raphael Sallinger Joins Hibs!
We are delighted to announce the permanent signing of Austrian goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger from 1 July, 2025! The 29-year-old becomes David Gray’s second signing ahead of the 2025/26 season, and has joined the Club on a three-year deal, subject to international clearance. The 6ft 5’ shot-stopper arrives at Easter Road Stadium from Austrian Bundesliga side…
Auckland FC Back Auckland Arena for Western Springs
Auckland FC is backing Auckland Arena, a venue that will transform Western Springs Stadium into a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose venue that combines sport, culture and entertainment. Auckland Council and Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU), who currently own and operate Western Springs Stadium, are seeking feedback from the public on options for the venue’s future use. The first option is Auckland Arena, a…
Cherries Get Set for International Duty
There are plenty of AFC Bournemouth players heading off on international duty this summer, with friendlies, World Cup qualifiers, Euros and a Gold Cup to keep an eye on! Take a look at who from the squad is playing where and what’s at stake for the lads: Tyler Adams Tyler Adams will compete in the…
Hibs Agree New Partnership With HSL
Hibernian Football Club is pleased to announce a significant new partnership with Hibernian Supporters (HSL). The new agreement signals a renewed commitment to a strengthened working relationship between the Club and its shareholders. Hibernian Supporters is the largest supporter-shareholder group at Hibernian Football Club, having been established in 2015. Since then, HSL have supported the…
Legends Return in TST Squad Announcement
A whole host of AFC Bournemouth legends will be rolling back the years to take part in the highly-anticipated The Soccer Tournament (TST) in June. Legendary figures from the club’s history – including those from the 2014/15 Championship winning promotion team – will reunite for the tournament which brings top-tier talent together from around the…
Magnificent Seven: Auckland FC Names Dominate PFA Team of the Season
Auckland FC have dominated the PFA Team of Season list, with six of our players plus Head Coach Steve Corica featuring in the team. The Black Knights to feature are; Alex Paulsen in goal, Hiroki Sakai at right back, Francis de Vries at left back, Louis Verstraete in centre midfield, with Guillermo May and Nando…
Brooks and Kepa Nominated for Premier League End-of-Season Awards
AFC Bournemouth are proud to announce that two Cherries stars have been nominated for prestigious Premier League end-of-season honours. David Brooks’ composed finish against Everton on January 4th has been shortlisted for the Premier League Goal of the Season award. The Welsh international produced a stunning, calm volley from a brilliant Milos Kerkez cross, showcasing…
Auckland FC Win at Dolan Warren Awards
Steve Corica, Alex Paulsen and Francis de Vries all scored at the A-Leagues 2025 Dolan Warren Awards. Steve Corica was named Isuzu UTE A-League Coach of the Year. Men’s Shark Fan Player of the Year went to Francis de Vries and for the second year running, Alex Paulsen picked up Isuzu UTE A-League Goalkeeper of…
Dear Auckland,
What a season. It has been truly remarkable and exceeded my expectations; both on the field and off it. The fan support for the Black Knights has been incredible and for that I want to say, ‘thank you’. Saturday’s semi-final loss wasn’t the ending we all hoped for but don’t let diminish what has been…
Lorient Players in National Teams
Four Lorient players have been called up to national teams during this upcoming international season. Here’s the lowdown. Montassar Talbi (Tunisia) The Tunisian Football Federation announced this Sunday the list of players called up by coach Sami Trabelsi to participate in the training camp for the friendly matches against Burkina Faso (June 2), Morocco (June…
Men’s First Team 2024/25 Award Winners Crowned
AFC Bournemouth are proud to announce that Justin Kluivert, Ryan Christie and Dean Huijsen have each been recognised with end-of-season awards following a historic and record-breaking Premier League campaign. In a season that saw the Cherries secure their highest-ever points total and finish in a joint-record position in the top flight, the trio played pivotal…
Christie Delighted After Sealing Supporters’ Award Double
Ryan Christie hailed the AFC Bournemouth supporters as he scooped double of awards at the end of a club-record breaking 2024/25 campaign. The Scotland international picked up the AFC Bournemouth Supporters’ Player of the Season prize, as well as the Daily Echo/Micky Cave Player of the Season award. And while he admitted the accolades came…
Hibernian FC Announce Board Changes
Hibernian FC can announce that Ian Gordon will become Chairman on 1 June, 2025 as changes are made to the Board of Directors. Gordon will assume the role of Chairman, succeeding Malcolm McPherson, the Club’s current Non-Executive Chairman. Following the passing of his father, Ronald J Gordon, Ian has served as an Executive Director, and…
Sky NZ Originals teams up with reality TV legend Dame Julie Christie and Auckland FC for an all access series taking viewers behind the scenes of the football club’s dramatic first season
All access, all action, all drama – Forever Auckland FC! Sky New Zealand Originals has teamed up with Aotearoa’s doyen of reality TV, Dame JulieChristie and her team at NHNZ Worldwide and Auckland FC for Forever Auckland FC, an unprecedented all-access eight-part docuseries taking viewers behind the scenes of A-League football phenomenon, Auckland FC. Airing on Sky…
Go Media Stadium Named Best Atmosphere by PFA
Go Media Stadium, our home and fortress, has been recognised for its atmosphere in the PFA Stadiums of the Season awards. The award recognises the how fans make playing football special, and with the highest average attendance in the A-League (18,101) it is no surprise our home has won this prestigious award. A-League Men players rate stadiums…
Ten Hibees Called Up On International Duty
There are 10 First Team Hibees called up to international duty this month – find out who is playing where below! Kieron Bowie – Scotland Kieron Bowie has earned his first call-up to the Scotland National Team! The Hibees forward has been in excellent form since he battled back from a hamstring injury which caused…
Five Auckland FC Players Named In All Whites Squad, Five More in U20s New Zealand Side
Auckland FC is proud to announce that five of our players have been selected for the upcoming All Whites squad, reinforcing the club’s growing contribution to New Zealand football at the highest level. Callan Elliot, Tommy Smith, Nando Pijnaker, Francis de Vries and Alex Paulsen have all earned national team call-ups ahead of the next…
Semi-final Leg One: Melbourne Victory 0 – 1 Auckland FC
A tetchy, gritty game that felt like it had the potential to test Auckland was successfully passed on a cold and wet night in Melbourne. A Logan Rogerson header in the 66th minute was the difference on an away trip like few others. Auckland’s first-ever taste of finals football, and a game that had some real…
Auckland FC and New Zealand Football Sign Talent Development Partnership
New Zealand Football and Auckland FC, working in partnership with federations and clubs, have today signed a partnership agreement to support the growth and progression of future professional players from the amateur domestic game to the A-Leagues and beyond. The agreement, which is supported by FIFA, sees Auckland FC align with New Zealand Football’s High…
Gray Delighted As Hibs Confirm Third!
David Gray heaped praise on his players as Hibernian FC confirmed a third-place finish in the William Hill Premiership. His side drew 2-2 with St Mirren, in what was an action-packed game at the SMiSA Stadium. When speaking after the game to Hibs TV, Gray expressed his immediate pride. “I’m delighted; the players thoroughly deserve…
Nicky Cadden on Winning Player of the Year!
Nicky Cadden was delighted to be named Hibernian FC’s 2024/25 Player of the Year! The left wing-back piped Martin Boyle, Rocky Bushiri, and Nectar Triantis to the coveted award, and received it in his first season with the Club. When speaking to Hibs TV after the awards ceremony, the 28-year-old described his immediate emotions. “It’s…
UNFP Trophies: The Merlus Rewarded
Last night, the UNFP trophy ceremony took place in Paris. Five Lorient players were present at the Pavillon Gabriel for the end-of-season awards for French football. Having been crowned French Ligue 2 BKT champion the day before, the Merlus returned with several trophies in their suitcase. Olivier Pantaloni best coach Absent from the ceremony, Olivier…
2024/25 End of Season Award Winners
Nicky Cadden has been named Hibernian FC Player of the Year for the 2024/25 campaign! The Hibs left-wing back has won the award in his first season at the Club piping Rocky Bushiri, Martin Boyle, and Nectar Triantis to the prize as voted for by the Hibernian FC supporters! Nicky Cadden has been a key player for the Hibees…
Rocky Reflects on Double Award
Hibernian FC defender Rocky Bushiri was delighted after he picked up two awards at our official 2024/25 End of Season Awards! The centre-half has been tremendous this season at the heart of defence whilst also chipping in with a few vital goals across the campaign. At the awards night on Sunday, Rocky claimed the Players’…
Approaching Our 150th Anniversary
With just three months to go until the Club officially turns 150 years old – we are excited to provide more details on some of the upcoming events and projects we have planned over the coming months! Wednesday 6 August Celebrations Exactly three months from now – Wednesday 6 August – the Club will turn…
Jack Iredale Delighted To Win Goal Of The Season
Jack Iredale was pleasantly surprised as his name was read out at the PFA Awards for winning the Scottish Premiership ‘Goal Of The Season’. Iredale’s inch-perfect volley earned the Hibees all three points in a memorable 2-1 victory over Hearts the last time the two teams met in March. After receiving the award, he told…
We’ve Won the Premiership! What’s Next for Auckland FC?
The Premiership is awarded to the team that finishes at the top of the A-League Men ladder at the end of the regular season. On Saturday, April 26th, after Melbourne City and Adelaide United drew 0 – 0, Auckland FC were officially crowned Premiers, with two games still left to play, as no other…
Orlando City SC Announces Affiliation Agreement with Black Knight Football Club
Orlando City SC announced today a new affiliation agreement with Black Knight Football Club (BKFC), focusing on player development, scouting operations, executive collaboration, and commercial opportunities across both organizations. The new multi-club partnership – spanning BKFC’s network of clubs including AFC Bournemouth (England), FC Lorient (France), Hibernian FC (Scotland) and Auckland FC (New Zealand) –…
Jack Iredale Nominated For Scottish Premiership Goal of the Season
Hibs defender Jack Iredale has been nominated for Scottish Premiership Goal of the Season for his stunning strike in the Edinburgh Derby! Jack’s inch-perfect volley earned the Hibees all three points in a memorable 2-1 victory over Hearts the last time the two teams met in March. The 28-year-old’s goal was his first for the…