Superbet swoops up Brazil second division title rights
April 10 – Betting operator Superbet has become the new title sponsor of Brazil’s second division, the Série B.
Chelsea partner with Vietnamese giant FPT to expand global reach
April 10 – Chelsea have signed a new global partnership with Vietnamese technology giant FPT Corporation, aiming to accelerate the club’s digital transformation and expand their global reach.
Paris Saint-Germain’s Donnarumma ranked top-performing goalkeeper by CIES
April 10 – Paris Saint-Germain and Italy star Gianluigi Donnarumma has been named the top-performing goalkeeper in world football over the past year, according to new research from the CIES Football Observatory.
Women’s Olympic football expands to 16 teams
April 10 – The Women’s Olympic football tournament will expand to 16 teams for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed on Wednesday, with the men’s tournament downsized to just 12 teams.
Northern Super League’s commercial portfolio expands with BMO partnership
April 10 – Canada’s Northern Super League (NSL) has announced a major new partnership with BMO, naming the bank as the Official Bank of the league and the Presenting Partner of all league broadcasts.
World Cup? San Sebastián against hosting matches at 2030 tournament
April 10 – To be a host city for FIFA World Cup matches is a dream for many communities, but not for the beautiful Basque city of San Sebastián which has asked FIFA to withdraw its name as a venue for the 2030 edition of the men’s World Cup.
Jürgen Klopp set for Anfield return as Liverpool FC Foundation ambassador
April 10 – Former Liverpool manager, and current head of global soccer at Red Bull, Jürgen Klopp is set to return to Anfield for the first time since his departure from the club on May 23 as an honorary ambassador for the LFC Foundation.
NFL legend Tom Brady keeps on winning with Birmingham City promotion
April 10 – Having high-profile celebrity owners doesn’t guarantee anything in English football, but all bets are off when you have NFL legend and GOAT Tom Brady as a part-owner, as Birmingham City have proven after winning promotion to the Championship.
Major League Soccer to broadcast 2025 Generation adidas Cup
April 10 – Major League Soccer (MLS) and its youth league initiative MLS NEXT are putting their money where their mouth is by broadcasting the 2025 Generation adidas Cup featuring premier international youth teams.
AFC Congress to review a record breaking year as next commercial rights cycle looms
April 10 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will hold its 35th Congress this Saturday, April 12, in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, where the regional governing body is headquartered.
Previously unbeatable, Hayes suffers second defeat but keeps USWNT’s sights set on the future
April 10 – Having opened her tenure as head coach of the US Women’s national team with 17 straight wins and an Olympic Gold medal, Emma Hayes looked like she could do no wrong.
FIFA and WTO study predicts $47bn of economic impact in US for CWC2025 and World Cup in 2026
April 9 – FIFA’s two flagship men’s tournaments in the United States – the expanded 2025 Club World Cup and the 2026 World Cup – are projected to generate a combined $47 billion in gross output and create nearly 300,000 jobs in the US, according to new research released by FIFA and the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Man Utd set to rack up the air miles with post-season in Asia and pre-season in US
April 9 – Manchester United have confirmed a two-match post-season tour to Asia, set to take place just days after the Premier League season ends, as the club looks to ramp up revenue generation under INEOS’s cost-conscious ownership model.
Declan Rice and Arsenal stun Real Madrid to take 3-0 lead to the Bernabeu
April 9 – With two stunning freekicks from Declan Rice, Arsenal stormed to a 3-0 victory against Real Madrid to leave the European champions on the brink of elimination ahead of the quarter-final second leg.
Lightning and Tessa Wullaert strike twice as Belgium repeat 3-2 home win over England
By Samindra Kunti in Leuven
April 9 – Belgium upset injury-hit England 3-2 with a brace from Tessa Wullaert in the Nations League.