Barclays Premier League club Manchester United remains the most valuable brand in world football, according to the latest annual figures revealed within the Brand Finance Football 50 rankings.

David Dein, former vice-chairman of Arsenal and the English Football Association, has joined the line-up for the inaugural Soccerex Seminar Lagos, which takes place from September 27-28.

Chelsea received a commercial boost ahead of its UEFA Champions League triumph on Saturday after agreeing a three-year sponsorship deal with Audi.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has agreed a three-year extension to its sponsorship agreement with Samsung.

London Mayor Boris Johnson believes it is “overwhelmingly likely” that football club West Ham United will secure the tenancy of the Olympic Stadium despite the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) having extended the bidding process in an effort to attract further interest.

Manchester United’s under-performance on the pitch has seen its revenues fall in the three months ending March 31.

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated preparations for UEFA Euro 2012 have been “100% accomplished” as he outlined his belief that the tournament will showcase the country’s new, modern image.

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has praised the agreement of a new US$25.9 million deal with public-service broadcaster the SABC as a “substantial improvement” over the previous contract.

Georgia has confirmed its intention to make a bid for UEFA Euro 2020 after shelving plans to put forward a co-hosting model with Azerbaijan.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced an extension to its commercial agreement with Nike.