Club Proudly Support White Ribbon Day
Saturday’s match against Brighton & Hove Albion saw various AFC Bournemouth staff members proudly wearing their white ribbons around Vitality Stadium. Last week, we announced we were becoming a Supporter Organisation of White Ribbon UK, and marked the charity’s day of action over the weekend. We have worked closely with Dorset Police and BCP Council…
Get Closer to Auckland FC!
Whether you’re at the game, on the go, or watching from home, the new Auckland FC app allows you to stay connected with your favourite club in ways never before possible. The app’s My Profile Hub is at the heart of the new features, offering fans a fully customisable experience. Upon registering and logging in,…
Sandbanks Clothing Become the Club’s Arrival Wear Partner
AFC Bournemouth are excited to announce a new partnership with local fashion brand Sandbanks Clothing, who will be the club’s Arrival Wear Partner. Named after the stunning Sandbanks area on the club’s doorstep, the company will be providing men’s first-team players with a range of apparel and outerwear to be worn as they arrive for home and…
Cherries Become Supporter Organisation of White Ribbon
We at AFC Bournemouth are proud to become a Supporter Organisation of White Ribbon, a leading UK charity engaging men and boys to prevent violence against women and girls. We will be officially supporting White Ribbon Day on Monday 25th November, when staff and different age groups at the club’s academy will receive training on…
CST Focuses on Respect During Anti-Bullying Week
The Community Sports Trust celebrated Anti-Bullying Week 2024 – which took place from Monday 11th to Friday 15th November – with the aim of raising awareness of bullying through teaching effective responses. The Premier League partnered with the Anti-Bullying Alliance to create the 2024 theme ‘choose respect’, which provided curriculum-linked teaching resources. With the Premier League’s focus…
Women: Signing of a Partnership with Pluvigner
The women’s section of FC Lorient is pleased to announce the signing of a partnership with that of Keriolets de Pluvigner. The partnerships signed by the club aim to strengthen ties with amateur clubs wishing to develop the youth categories of their women’s section. Through this partnership, FC Lorient will support the Keriolets de Pluvigner…
Cuss Credits Players After Soaring to Top of League Table
Steve Cuss saw AFC Bournemouth soar to the summit of National League Division One South West before challenging his players to continue their sublime form. A hat-trick from Jenna Markham, as well as a double for Erin Bloomfield paved the way for the Cherries to seal an emphatic 8-0 win at Portishead Town today. Phoebe…
Jani-King Becomes Auckland FC Latest Official Partner
Award-winning, Commercial Cleaning Franchise Company, Jani-King (NZ) has been welcomed into the Auckland FC family as the ‘Official Cleaning Partner’ and sponsor of the ‘Group of the Knight’ video board. With more than 550 franchisees and 3,000 clients, Jani-King (NZ) has grown into one of the country’s biggest commercial cleaning companies by delivering to the…
Six Hibees Away On International Duty!
Six Hibernian FC First Team players have been called up to represent their nations during the November international break. The players all travelled to their nation’s locations on Sunday and will return around Wednesday 20 November, 2024. Martin Boyle & Lewis Miller The duo has once again been selected for the Socceroos and their upcoming…
Auckland FC Welcomes Two New Clubs to Youth Development Partnership
We are now proudly partnered with 17 out of the 18 TDP clubs from the NRF and WAIBOP Federations. Auckland FC is excited to announce the addition of two more clubs Cambridge Football Club and Hamilton Wanderers to our Youth Development Club Partnership, bringing us closer to a full network of Talent Development Programme (TDP)…
The Official AFC Bournemouth App
We’re excited to announce the launch of our official AFC Bournemouth app, which gives supporters a new way to connect and stay updated – right from your phone. Download our official AFC Bournemouth app now from the App Store here, or from the Google Play Store here. Gain access to the full suite of benefits of the official AFC Bournemouth…
Hibernian Community Foundation’s Dedication To Helping The Less Fortunate
One of the main aims of the Hibernian Community Foundation is to benefit people in our community who are less fortunate. While Edinburgh is one of the country’s most affluent cities, there are neighbourhoods within walking distance of Easter Road Stadium that are categorised as being among the top 5% most disadvantaged in Scotland. As…
Auckland FC Launches Youth Development Pathway with Northern Region football and WAIBOP Federations
Auckland FC is proud to announce the launch of the Youth Development Club Partnership, an initiative designed to nurture young talent and deepen connections with football communities in the Northern Region Football and WAIBOP Federations. Auckland FC invited all Talent Development Pathway (TDP) clubs within Northern Regional Football and WAIBOP to sign a Memorandum of…
Six Auckland FC Players Selected for All Whites World Cup Qualifier Squad
Auckland FC is proud to announce that six players have been selected to represent New Zealand as part of the All Whites squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The selected players – Tommy Smith (defender), Nando Pijnaker (defender), Francis de Vries (defender), Alex Paulsen (goalkeeper), Logan Rogerson (winger) and Liam Gillion (winger) – will…
R3 Match Report: Auckland FC 2-0 Wellington Phoenix
Jake Brimmer has handed Auckland a 2-0 win over Wellington Phoenix in the first-ever New Zealand Derby on Saturday afternoon. The match seemed destined for a goalless draw until a late error from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi handed Brimmer the opportunity he needed to score. Auckland, made history at Sky Stadium, extending their winning streak…
Cherries end City hoodoo with stylish win
Goals either side of half-time from Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson earned AFC Bournemouth a first victory over reigning Premier League champions Manchester City on Saturday. City arrived at Vitality Stadium unbeaten in all 21 games against the Cherries in all competitions and having taken maximum points in all 14 top-flight fixtures. But once the outstanding…
Amuzo Games on board as Junior Cherries partner
AFC Bournemouth is delighted to sign a two-year partnership with Amuzo Games, who come on board as an Official Junior Cherries Partner. Amuzo is an award-winning independent games studio based in Bournemouth, working with some of the best global children’s brands such as Dobble, LEGO, Netflix and Disney, as well as publishing their own games….
William rewarded with long-term deal
AFC Bournemouth’s highly-rated defender Harold William has been rewarded for his eye-catching progress with a long-term contract. William, currently a second-year scholar, has made a series of impressive displays since stepping into the development squad at the start of this season. The 17-year-old joined the Cherries following his release by Charlton Athletic and played a…
R2 Match Report: Auckland FC 1-0 Sydney FC
Auckland FC’s have etched their name in A-Leagues history, becoming only the second team to win their first two matches. Their latest victory, a 97th-minute stunner over Sydney FC, had fans at Go Media Stadium on their feet until the very last second. The drama kicked off when Sydney FC’s potential game-winner was disallowed in…
Selling Out Game One: A New Era for Football in New Zealand
Auckland FC’s debut match didn’t just mark the beginning of their journey in the A-League—it signalled a turning point for football in New Zealand. Selling out our first game and a 2-0 victory to celebrate, is the best thing that could have happened for football in this country. Football in New Zealand has often found…
R1 Match Wrap: Auckland FC 2-0 Brisbane Roar
Auckland FC made a historic debut in the 2024/25 Isuzu UTE A-League with a 2-0 victory over Brisbane Roar at a sold-out Go Media Stadium on Saturday afternoon. In front of a sold-out home crowd, Auckland FC’s first-ever A-League match saw an own goal from Brisbane Roar and a late strike from Logan Rogerson secure…
Ebury inks sponsorship deal with Auckland FC ahead of season opener
Ebury, one of the world’s fastest-growing global fintechs, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of the A-Leagues team – Auckland FC – as the club kicks off its debut season this Saturday 19 October. The partnership comes as Ebury opened a New Zealand office this week – its 40th worldwide – and includes support both on…
Six Hibs Legends Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
Alex Edwards, Tom Hart, Joelle Murray, Suzy Shepherd, Paul Hanlon, and Lewis Stevenson have all been inducted into the Hibernian FC Hall of Fame! The six individuals were recognised for their outstanding contribution to Hibernian FC and etched their name into the Club’s history books at the official presentation night at Easter Road on Thursday…
Auckland FC Kicks Off a Brighter Future with Solar Hub: Scoring for the Planet
Auckland FC is proud to announce a game-changing partnership with Solar Hub, one of the Pacific’s largest solar sales companies, to help kick off a brighter future both on and off the field. Together, Auckland FC and Solar Hub are set to score for the planet by promoting sustainable energy solutions, championing environmental responsibility, and…
FC Lorient renews its sponsorship agreement with the Kerpape Endowment Fund
Arnaud Tanguy, General Manager of FC Lorient and Éric Richard, President of the Kerpape endowment fund, in the presence of Emmanuel Robert, Director of Development of FC Lorient, Caroline Maringue, Director of the Kerpape mutualist center for functional rehabilitation and re-adaptation, and Pascale Stéphan, Head of the Kerpape Endowment Fund, signed the renewal for three…
Auckland FC Partners with Crane Brothers to Elevate Style On and Off the Pitch
Auckland FC is proud to announce a new partnership with iconic New Zealand menswear brand, Crane Brothers. Founded in 1999 by Murray Crane, Crane Brothers has become synonymous with artisanal craftsmanship, offering bespoke tailoring with a unique blend of heritage and modern flair. Speaking of the partnership, Murray Crane said, “It’s exciting to collaborate…
CUPRA joins forces with Auckland FC to strengthen global partnership footprint
Auckland FC is teaming up with CUPRA, with the pioneering automotive brand becoming an official motor vehicle partner of Auckland FC. The two organisations, united in their ambition to do things differently for the positive benefit of Auckland, signed the deal today that, amongst other things, will see the CUPRA logo adorn the shorts of…
AFC Bournemouth partner with Kyoto Sanga
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to enter into a co-operation agreement with Japanese club Kyoto Sanga. The partnership sees the two clubs collaborate in various ways for the mutual benefit of their footballing operations. Formed in 1922 as Kyoto Shiko Club, Kyoto Sanga has a long and storied history and are the oldest club competing in…
AFC Bournemouth’s Bevan Inspires Community Sports Trust’s Disability Pathway Participants
AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust’s Disability Pathway is for anyone with any form of learning and/or physical disability to learn, develop and progress in an inclusive football environment. Earlier this month disability participants had a special surprise, Ability Counts Under 12s were visited by AFC Bournemouth’s centre-back, Owen Bevan at their Monday evening training session….
Sakai Appointed New Auckland FC Captain; Two Vice Captains Named
Hiroki Sakai has been appointed the new captain of Auckland FC for the 2024-2025 Isuzu UTE A-League season. The experienced Japanese international brings a wealth of experience having represented his country in 3 World Cups and 2 Olympic games. He has played at the highest level of European football and has now stepped into…
Auckland FC complete team with final signing
Auckland FC has completed its inaugural A-League Men’s team with the signing of 27-year-old attacking midfielder, Neyder Moreno. The Colombian is the Black Knights’s 26th and final signing ahead of the team’s first-ever professional game against Brisbane Roar on Saturday, October 19. Moreno has played almost 200 professional games, most recently for Colombian top-tier team…
Hibernian Community Foundation Reveal New Hub
Easter Road played host to a network of supporters at the soft opening for its recently renovated Community Hub, hosted by Hibernian Community Foundation. The 2024 Hibernian Community Foundation Supporters’ Reception was attended by connections from the range of services provided by HCF, with attendees from Ron Gordon’s Extra Time, Team United, Walking Football, New…
Auckland Football Club teams up with digital wagering brand, betcha
New Zealand’s exciting new player in the wagering industry, the digital only brand betcha, is throwing its support behind Auckland Football Club (AFC). The partnership will kick-off an exciting season of football entertainment for fans of a flutter on the footy. Betcha’s next generation of digital betting emphasises the social and competitive value of sports. …
International Spotlight: Nathan Moriah-Welsh
Over the international break, Hibernian midfielder Nathan Moriah-Welsh will make the 9,000-mile-long round trip to Guyana and back to represent his national side. The long-haul flights and numerous connections are part and parcel for the 22-year-old who already has 18 caps to his name, since making his international debut in March 2021. “For me, it’s…
NBA’s Steven Adams is the latest high-profile investor in Auckland FC
Houston Rockets star Steven Adams becomes the latest in an impressive line-up of investors into the new Auckland A-League team, Auckland FC. Adams joins Bill Foley, Anna Mowbray, Ali Williams and the recently announced trio of former All Whites, Tim Brown, Winston Reid (former English Premier League player) and Noah Hickey, in the investor line-up….
Auckland FC Announces Official Partnership With ANZ Bank New Zealand
ANZ is named the Official Partner and Official Bank of Auckland FC, as an exclusive partner of the Black Knights Auckland (October 9, 2024) – Today, the Auckland Football Club unveiled an official partnership with ANZ Bank New Zealand. ANZ, a long-standing supporter of sport in New Zealand, is coming on board to back the Auckland FC from day…
Six Merlus in national selections
Gideon Kalulu (DR Congo) The right-back of FC Lorient is once again with the Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo for two matches counting towards the CAN 2025 qualifiers. He will face Tanzania twice. The first time next Thursday in Kinshasa before going to Dar-Es-Salaam on October 15. The Congolese are at the top…
Nine Hibees On International Duty!
Nine Hibernian FC players will represent their nations during the October international break. Hyyeokyu Kwon Kwon has received his first call up to the Korea senior squad after his impressive performances for the Hibees. The central midfielder has been capped up to Under-23 level and received his first call up by Hong Myung-bo for their…
Auckland FC’s Heartfelt $100,000 Kick Back Initiative for Local Football Clubs
Auckland NZ – At Auckland FC, embedding ourselves in the community and helping in the development of young local talent here in Auckland has been at the core of who we are. We’re excited to announce that the contributions of our club kickback initiative will be paid to local clubs. We committed to giving back…
Thibault Tricole signs for FC Lorient
FC Lorient is very pleased to announce today the start of the collaboration with Thibault Tricole, professional darts player. Multiple French champion, Thibault Tricole (34 years old), originally from Pluvigner and supporter of FC Lorient, became in 2020 the first Frenchman to participate in the semi-pro World Championships (BDO/WDF) then the first Frenchman to participate…
Football Fix is the Official Social Football Partner of Auckland FC
Auckland FC is proud to announce FootballFix as the official Social Football Partner, bringing together two key players in Auckland’s football community. Why FootballFix? FootballFix has long been a cornerstone for small-sided football fans across Auckland, offering the perfect mix of competitive play and social connection. With this new partnership, we’re blending the best of…
Kitman Labs and Hibs Strike Deal to Support Talent Development
Hibernian FC and Kitman Labs have agreed a partnership deal that will allow the Club to deploy their ‘Coaching & Development Solution’ across the Development Squad and Academy. The ‘Coaching & Development Solution’ will advance Hibs’ ability to optimise player pathways and identify talent earlier in the development cycle, enable more informed succession planning, accelerate their…
A-Leagues on Sky for the Next Three Years as the Competition Heats Up
New Zealand football fans have another season of action-packed footie in store, as the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and Sky confirm that the upcoming three seasons of the A-Leagues will be available to watch exclusively on Sky. The extension of the partnership means that all matches in the Isuzu UTE A-League Men (kicking off 18…
Cherries Continue Successful Trethowans Partnership
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to partner with Trethowans for the 2024/25 season. Trethowans, a leading law firm with five offices across the central south of England, offer a broad range of legal services for businesses and individuals. The firm, which is widely recommended by the UK’s independent legal directories, will enter their seventh year in partnership…
Hill Osborne Enter 15th Consecutive Year In Partnership
Long-standing sponsor, Hill Osborne, have extended their partnership with the club for the 2024/25 season. The firm will enter their 15th consecutive year working alongside the club and they’ll continue to be an official partner of The Net, which is AFC Bournemouth’s free-to-join business club. Hill Osborne are one of the largest independent accounting firms…
Auckland Football Club Secures a Special Place In Barfoot & Thompson’s Heart
Auckland’s biggest real estate company Barfoot & Thompson has joined forces with Auckland Football Club (AFC) to bring an exciting season of football entertainment to Aucklanders. Barfoot & Thompson have a saying, if our name is on it, our heart is in it and for the real estate behemoth, this partnership is no different. As…
Hibs Launch Partnership With Clover
The Club is excited to launch a new long-term partnership with payment solutions provider, Clover who will become the Club’s Official Payments Partner. Clover’s all-in-one POS system has now been installed in the Easter Road hospitality suites, club shop and kiosks, providing smoother transactions and improved fan experience when purchasing merchandise or refreshments. From processing payments securely…
Pablo Pagis Extends Until June 2027
FC Lorient is pleased to announce the contract extension of Pablo Pagis for one year, until June 2027. Arriving at the Merlus in July 2018, Pablo Pagis climbed the ranks of the Lorient team. He notably had a very good 2021-2022 season with the reserve team, scoring 9 goals in 22 National 2 matches. Loaned…