
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…

Auckland FC Partners With Media Giant MZME To Reach New Audiences
Auckland FC is thrilled to be exclusively partnering with NZME, providing the opportunity to reach their combined radio, digital and print audience of 3.6 million Kiwis. NZME is getting behind AFC to support the country’s newest professional sports team, working closely with the club to go beyond general news to create and publish rich content…

Tee Screen Become Champion Regional Partner
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce a three-year partnership with local firm, Tee Screen. A company proudly rooted in Bournemouth, the firm provide durable and intuitive touchscreen devices, which will be situated in and around Vitality Stadium in order to help supporters on a matchday. Signing on as the club’s first Champion Regional Partner, Tee…

Six Individuals To Be Inducted Into Hibs Hall of Fame
Hibernian FC will induct several Club legends into the official Hall of Fame in October, 2024! Six new individuals will write their name into the Hibs history books, following in the footsteps of some of the club’s greatest ever names – that includes the Famous Five, Pat Stanton, Jimmy O’Rourke, Laura Kennedy and Franck Sauzèe…

Three Overseas Imports Bring Quality and Experience To Auckland FC
With just 32 days to go until our first ever game we’re delighted to announce the signing of three international visa players. They are; Luis Felipe Gallegos, 32; Louis Verstraete, 25; and Guillermo May, 26. The trio will bring quality and experience to the team. Luis Felipe Gallegos is a highly-decorated Chilean centre midfielder joining…

Hibernian FC Partner With Moss
We’re proud to be partnering with Moss, Edinburgh’s leading menswear destination, who will be supplying our official 24/25 Club suit. As worn by Joe Newell, Warren O’Hora, and Chris Cadden, the Green Puppytooth Performance is designed with endurance in mind, blending classic tailoring with modern technology. It’s made from crease and stain-resistant fabric that repels water, with added…

Rebel Sport Joins Forces With Auckland FC
Auckland FC and Rebel Sport have signed a partnership which will see the iconic Kiwi sports retailer become the club’s new training kit sponsor and AFC development centre. As New Zealand’s home of sport, Rebel Sport are passionate about encouraging all kiwis to get involved with sport – and this means enabling and inspiring more…

Smith Signs Contract Extension With Cherries
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce legendary defender Adam Smith has agreed a one-year contract extension with the club. The full-back has put pen-to-paper on a deal to keep him at Vitality Stadium until at least the summer of 2026. Smith has played an integral role in the club’s recent history, twice winning promotion to…

Hibs Announce Broadstone as New Mental Health Partner
Hibernian FC is delighted to link up with Broadstone who will provide the Club’s players and staff with mental health support. Officially launched today, the Club will work closely with Broadstone to ensure that all of its employees have the support they need, alongside promoting positive mental health within the Club and beyond. Mental health has…

Hibernian FC to Continue Partnership With Barricade Pest Control
Hibernian FC are pleased to announce the continuation of our established partnership with Barricade Pest Control. Based less than a stone’s throw away from Easter Road, the family-run business pride themselves on their work in the local community and have supported the Club on a number of junior initiatives over the past few seasons. As part…

Jacob MacIntyre Signs New Hibs Deal
Hibernian FC are delighted to announce that promising youngster Jacob MacIntyre has signed a new three-year contract with the Club, keeping him at Easter Road until the summer of 2027! The 18 year-old midfielder has progressed through the ranks of the Hibs Academy and has impressed for both our Under-18s and Development Squad in recent…

Hibs Launch Brand-New Mobile App
We are delighted to now launch a brand-new official Hibernian FC App across both Apple iOS and Android! Available immediately, the App can be download on the Apple Store here and is also available for Android by clicking here. The new app has been developed alongside the recently launched Club website, with the same functionality available across both desktop…

Nine Hibees Called Up for International Duty
Nine Hibernian FC players will represent their nations during the September 2024 international break. Martin Boyle & Lewis Miller The pair joined up with Graham Arnold’s Socceroos at the start of the week for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. They will face Bahrain (Thursday 5 September, 11:10am UK time kick-off), and Indonesia (Tuesday 10 September,…

Clean Sheet With Uber Eats is Back in the Premier League
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce that Uber Eats have renewed their partnership and remain as the club’s official food delivery platform. Signing on for the next two seasons, the sponsorship will see the return of our popular Clean Sheets with Uber Eats promotion following its success in 2023/24. The deal sees fans get 50%…