EC gives Panathinaikos €115m boost to begin build of new Athens stadium
May 18 – Greece’s Panathinaikos have been given the go-ahead to begin construction of the club’s new stadium in Votanikos, Athens.
Federations
German VP Herman Winkler hits bad traffic over Zelensky social media post
May 16 – German Football Association (DFB) Vice President Hermann Winkler issued an apology on Monday for a social media post that mocked the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Berlin. During Zelensky’s visit, central parts of Berlin were under security lockdown.
North Macedonia’s Vardar Skopje fans open donation page to keep team playing through promotion play-off final
May 16 – Supporters of North Macedonia’s most decorated club Vardar Skopje are making a new attempt to save their team, which has been torn apart by financial problems.
Protesting Groningen fans invade pitch forcing abandonment of Ajax league match
May 15 – On the weekend that Feyenoord clinched the Eredivisie league title, the Groningen vs Ajax tie had to be suspended after nine minutes fater fans let off of flares and fireworks.
Textor-owned Molenbeek repay investor confidence with a return to Belgian top flight
May 15 – With a 1-0 victory against RSCA Futures, RWD Molenbeek ensured their return to the Belgian topflight after a 21-year absence.
Brera rebrands North Macedonia’s FC Akademija Pandev as gateway to big money player sales
May 10 – Brera Holdings has completed its acquisition of North Macedonia’s FC Akademija Pandev. The company acquired 90% of the club’s shares, with the value set at €600,000. The new owners said the club will be renamed Brera FC.