Slovakia’s Niké Liga joins WLA with message of protection for the league ‘backbone’ of world football
March 13 – The World Leagues Association (WLA) has added the 12-team Slovak Niké Liga as a member.
Author: Paul Nicholson
Motsepe re-elected as CAF president promising cash for everyone
March 12 – In the latest football election by acclamation, Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected as the president of African football for another four years, promising the confederation electorate new riches of $1 billion.
CAF fills its committees and FIFA Council seats
March 12 – Egypt’s Hany Abo Rida and Morocco’s Fouzi Lekjaa have retained their seats on the FIFA Council, while Souleiman Waberi, Ahmed Yahya, Djibrilla Hamidou and Ibrahim Kanizat have been elected as the new African representatives. Samuel Eto’o has won a seat on the CAF executive committee.
FIFA accused of blocking Azteca Stadium labour inspection
March 12 – The Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) has accused FIFA of blocking a labour inspection at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium, a venue for the 2026 World Cup.
Bundesliga clubs hit record €5.87bn as total match attendance hits 20m+
March 12 – The German FA (DFL) has released its Economic Report for the 2023-24 season, and once again, German football’s financial strength is on full display, showing impressive growth and setting new records for revenue, employment, and financial sustainability.
PSG fire off a message with shoot-out win at Anfield
March 12 – Talk about a statement win in the post-Kylian Mbappe era. So often the nearly men of European football, Paris Saint-Germain secured a place in the last eight of the Champions League on Tuesday as they downed Liverpool on penalties after levelling the last-16 tie with a 1-0 away win on the night.
Milan clubs agree city deal to buy San Siro and surrounding land for new-build stadium
March 12 – After years of twists and turns, Inter Milan and AC Milan have officially submitted a proposal to acquire the San Siro and surrounding land from the Milan City Council, with plans for a new state-of-the-art stadium. The proposal, which includes a detailed feasibility plan, marks a significant step in a journey that has seen both clubs wrestle with various obstacles and ever-changing plans.
Winning stadium, losing team? Man Utd’s big decision about going big
March 12 – How do you spend a fortune on a new ground whilst at the same time investing another fortune on new players? Answer: you can’t.
Fury and Rooney line up for Soccer Aid charity match
March 12 – Former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury and ex-England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will coach an England squad made up of athletes and celebrities against a World XI on June 15.
Man City breaks ground on dedicated £10m women’s training facility
March 12 – Manchester City has officially broken ground on a new £10 million training facility for its Women’s First Team at the City Football Academy, marking a significant step in the club’s ongoing commitment to the women’s game.
Aguirre drops veteran Ochoa for Nations League finals as Mexico build towards 2026
March 12 – Mexican manager Javier Aguirre has left out veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, so often the talisman of Mexican teams, and Club América’s evergreen forward Henry Martín from his 23-man roster for the upcoming Concacaf Nations League Finals.
Ajax settle in for 10-years of Heineken pouring
March 12 – Dutch giants in football and beer have struck a deal that will see the Heineken brand become the official pouring partner of AFC Ajax, the four-times European Cup winner for the next 10 years.
AFC opens applications for third Certificate in Football Leadership
March 12 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has launched the third edition of its AFC Certificate in Football Leadership (ACFL), a six-month programme run by the AFC Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE).
North Macedonia gears up for first auto sponsorship with Grand Auto
March 12 – The North Macedonian Football Federation (FFM) has signed a sponsorship agreement with Grand Auto – the official dealership for motor brands Ford, Hyundai, MG Motor and Chery for North Macedonia.
NWSL’s Chicago Stars on track for season launch
March 12 – Gaining traction in the crowded Chicago sports market is always a challenge, however, the Chicago Stars Football Club of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) have come up with a novel way of turning heads in the Windy City.