UEFA unveil Fan Fest sites for Champions League and Europa League finals
May 15 – UEFA have announced plans for two fan festivals spanning both major UEFA finals in London and Dublin.
Mob control: UEFA says only captains can question referee decisions at Euro 2024
May 15 – UEFA has told teams at Euro 2024 that only captains will be allowed to approach referees to question decisions taken during games and other players doing so risk being booked.
Man City win over Spurs takes Premier League title race to the wire
May 15 – A record fourth consecutive Premier League crown is in Manchester City’s hands after they beat Tottenham 2-0 with two goals by Erling Haaland on Tuesday night.
Lucozade make Bellingham the face of ‘Bring the Energy’ campaign
May 15 – Jude Bellingham has partnered with Lucozade on a multi-year deal which will see the Real Madrid star become the face of a new multi-million pound ‘Bring the Energy’ TV campaign.
Aston Villa banking on Champions League qualification to ease revenue pressure
May 15 – Aston Villa will play in the UEFA Champions League next season, as European riches look to heal the club’s precarious financial situation behind the scenes.
Clubs call for suspension of league after floods devastate southern Brazil
May 15 – Brazilian clubs have demanded the suspension of the top flight Serie A following the floods that have hit in state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Fossil Free Football lobby group backs Fifpro and WLA call to scrap 2025 Club World Cup
May 14 – Fan-led environmental pressure group Fossil Free Football has given its support to the Fifpro and World Leagues Association (WLA) calls for FIFA to scrap its expanded Club World Cup in 2025 and reconsider its planned calendar expansion.
CSKA Sofia funds stadium development company but warns of enemy forces
May 15 – Bulgaria’s CSKA Sofia has taken another important step in the construction of the club’s new stadium with the start of the dismantling of the Bulgarian Army Stadium.
Betano supports Argentina launch with league naming rights
May 15 – Kaizen Gaming brand Betano has become the title sponsor and exclusive betting partner of the Argentina Football Association’s (AFA) Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
Report finds player migration is still trending upwards
May 15 – The latest study by the CIES Football Observatory has unveiled a surge in expatriate players for the year 2024, marking a new pinnacle in global player migration.
Albania and Serbia cross political divide with potential joint bid for U-21 Euros
May 14 – Despite long-standing political tensions over Kosovo, Albania and Serbia have surprisingly joined forces to bid to host the 2027 U-21 European championships.
Spurs are Arsenal’s big hope of putting a dent in Man City’s push for a Premier League four-peat
May 14 – Manchester City travel to Spurs tonight in a North London showdown that could define the Premier League season.
Botafogo say club is not liable for all of $68.4m loan after Textor takes $57.9m for Eagle Group
May 14 – Botafogo has borrowed R$333 million to American owner John Textor, but that the club does not face any potentially dangerous liability for the money as it is guaranteed by Textor.
Arsenal Women migrate to 60,700-capacity Emirates Stadium for their main home base
May 14 – The Emirates Stadium is set to become the main home for Arsenal Women’s team from the start of the 2024/25 season.
Canada appoint Jesse Marsch to lead them into 2026 World Cup
May 14 – American Jesse Marsch is the new coach of Canada’s men’s national team after signing a contract through to the 2026 World Cup which the country is hosting with the USA and Mexico.