Israel hunt for allies but will be on the defensive at FIFA’s Bangkok Congress
April 19 – The campaign to have Israel thrown out of FIFA over the Gaza crisis will be stepped up at the world governing body’s annual congress next month.
Atalanta send misfiring Liverpool home; Leverkusen, Marseilles and Roma through
April 19 – Liverpool were dumped out of the Europa League on Thursday night after being unable to reverse the 3-0 deficit from the first leg in the quarter-final versus Atalanta.
Man City’s Etihad expansion hits first-year construction landmark
April 19 – Manchester City’s stadium development has completed installation of the first steels as the project reaches the one-year anniversary of the club’s submission of the planning application for its £300 million expansion.
Aston Villa beat Lille on penalties, but Martinez suspended for first leg of semi-final
April 19 – Aston Villa progressed as the only English team to make it into the semi-finals of any of UEFA’s club competitions this season, defeating Lille away from home.
With big clubs lurking, Germany sign up Nagelsmann through to 2026 World Cup
April 19 – Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann has extended his contract until the 2026 World Cup, the German Football Association (DFB) said on Friday.
U23 Asian Cup: Indonesia surprise Aussies, Qatar leave it late to beat Jordan
April 19 – Indonesia turned form and expectations on their head at the AFC U23 Asian Cup last night with a 1-0 win over Australia in Group A to keep them in the hunt for progression to the knockout rounds.
Lowe’s scores hattrick of Hispanic focussed sponsorships with Copa America, Inter Miami and Messi
April 19 – US home improvement chain Lowe’s has brought a Hispanic focus to a new sponsorship covering Conmebol’s Copa América 2024 USA, MLS side Inter Miami, and Lionel Messi.
Montenegran FA toasts extension of Trebjesa beer sponsortship
April 19 – The Football Association of Montenegro (FSCG) has extended its sponsorship contract with Trebjesa Brewery, one of Montenegro’s biggest companies.
RFEF plunged back into crisis as president-in-waiting Rocha becomes suspect in bribery case
April 18 – Interim Spanish FA (RFEF) president Pedro Rocha says he has no intention of resigning despite an investigation being opened into his alleged role in an ongoing bribery scandal.
FA Cup replays scrapped as part of calendar overhaul for English top-tier
April 18 – FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards in the 2024-25 competition, as part of a series of changes made by a new six-year agreement between the Football Association (FA) and the Premier League.
Real Madrid hunt for Tebas’ head over LaLiga Boost deal
April 18 – In the latest off-the-field saga engulfing Spanish football, outspoken La Liga president Javier Tebas reportedly faces possible suspension following a legal complaint by Real Madrid over the controversial CVC €1.9 billion investment deal that has helped finance infrastructure at scores of clubs.
UCL: Real Madrid dig in deep to beat Man City on penalties; Bayern shoot down Gunners’ ambition
April 18 – Holders Manchester City have been dumped out of the Champions League in the quarter finals, sending Real Madrid through to meet Bayern Munich in the last four after a nerve-shredding evening that ended in a penalty shootout.
Barca hit with fine and stadium ban after racist fans run riot at PSG
April 18 – Barcelona have been fined for racist behaviour and other actions by their fans in their Champions League quarter-final first leg at Paris St-Germain.
‘Positive’ De Rossi given another year at Roma after Mourinho’s negative exit
April 18 – Daniele De Rossi will continue as AS Roma’s manager for next season and the “foreseeable future”, his contract extended after just three months in the job.
Euro 24: Team medics commit to anti-doping charter
April 18 – Team doctors for all 24 teams set to compete at the Euro 2024 have signed UEFA’s anti-doping charter, committing to a “clean and safe tournament for all participants”.