Roma’s Evan Ndicka in ‘good spirits’ after collapsing on pitch
April 15 – Roma defender Evan Ndicka is in “good spirits” in hospital after collapsing during his side’s Serie A match at Udinese on Sunday causing it to be abandoned.
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Uruguay opts for Nike for Copa America in initial one-tournament deal
April 15 – The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) has announced Nike as the kit supplier for Uruguay’s senior team at the upcoming Conmebol Copa América in the United States that kicks off June 20.
TTFA elects Kieron Edwards as new president after four years of a normalisation committee
April 15 – After four years of a normalisation committee, one of the world’s most corrupt football associations finally has a newly elected president. Kieron Edwards (pictured) has been elected as the new president of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA).
Turkish federation sign up foreign VAR officials for key SuperLig games until end of season
April 15 – The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has announced that it will rely on foreign video assistant referees for the most important Super Lig matches until the end of the season.
Leverkusen just one game away from breaking Bayern’s decade of dominance
April 12 – One more win is all that separates Bayer Leverkusen from their first ever German title having finished as runner-up five times.
Conmebol boss Dominguez ‘appeals’ for votes for Brazil 2027 WWC hosting
April 12 – Conmebol and its president Alejandro Dominguez have appealed to FIFA to stage the 2027 Women’s World Cup for the first time in South America, Brazil being the region’s representative in the bidding race.
Brazil’s Serie A set for kick-off with Flamengo and Palmeiras favourites for title
April 12 – On Saturday, the Brazilian Serie A kicks off with giants Flamengo and powerhouse Palmeiras favourites to claim the title.
Atalanta rain on Klopp’s Anfield parade
April 12 – Liverpool suffered a serious knock in their Europa League hopes on Thursday night as Anfield witnessed a dismal 0-3 defeat at the hands of Atalanta.
Bulgarian state bails out Lokomotiv and Botev stadium builds for fourth time
April 12 – Bulgaria’s Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Botev Plovdiv have received government grants totalling BGN 75 million (€35.7 million), to complete construction of their stadiums.
Harry Kane’s children unscathed after car crash in Germany
April 12 – England captain Harry Kane’s three eldest children were taken to hospital with minor injuries after being involved in a three-car crash in Germany, with the head of the local volunteer fire department saying it was “really lucky” none sustained more than minor injuries.
Israelis build political allies within Conmebol ahead of FIFA’s Congress in May
April 11 – The Israeli FA (IFA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with South American confederation Conmebol, a partnership that comes at a significant political moment.
Conmebol’s Copa Sul-Americana finals set for Paraguay and Bolivia in 2024 and 2025
April 11 – Asuncion and Santa Cruz will host the next two editions of the final of the Copa Sul-Americana, South America’s second-tier club competition, Conmebol announced on Wednesday.
Roma fans crowdfund payment of Mancini’s ‘rat flag’ fine
April 11 – Roma fans have set up a crowdfunding campaign to pay the fine defender Gianluca Mancini received for waving a giant flag that ridiculed arch-rivals Lazio after last Saturday’s derby.
Barca take UCL quarter final advantage over PSG into second leg at home
April 11 – FC Barcelona emerged triumphant from their trip to Paris in the first leg of the Champions League quarter final against PSG on Wednesday night, as Xavi extended his side’s unbeaten run to 12 games.
Champions League plays on despite alleged IS terror threat
April 10 – This week’s Champions League quarter-final matches were hit by an alleged terror threat which nevertheless didn’t affect them going ahead.