Aston Villa owner V Sports brings in Atairos new money to ‘enhance’ infrastructure projects
April 16 – US strategic investment firm Atairos has become a minority shareholder in V Sports, the entity that owns Aston Villa.
US women eagerly await arrival of Hayes as they hunger for Olympic success
April 16 – New US women’s national team manager Emma Hayes will bring a winning mentality back to the country at the Olympic Games this summer, according to the players.
Flamengo discuss sale of Gavea site to help finance new stadium proposal
April 16 – In a bid to advance its stadium plans, Brazilian club Flamengo has proposed to use the sale of its site in Gavea as security to raise more than $100 million.
Santos women’s coach Kleiton Lima resigns after player protests
April 16 – Santos women’s coach Kleiton Lima has resigned, the Brazilian club confirmed on Monday after protests against his return to management following allegations of sexual harassment.
Bundesliga goes to Bollywood
April 16 – Bollywood superstar Kartik Aaryan has become an ambassador for the Bundesliga Dream India project, which aims to give opportunities to young Indian football talent and aid their development.
Israeli FA signs up for Pixellot’s AI-automated video solution to stream youth games
April 16 – The Israeli Football Association (IFA) has partnered with Israeli broadcast tech business Pixellot to distribute matches from its U19 2nd division and U16 elite league.
Raiffeisen Bank uses Kosovan partnership to accelerate league’s digital transformation
April 16 – The Football Federation of Kosovo and Raiffeisen Bank, the main sponsor of Kosovo’s second tier league, have launched an educational campaign among the clubs to boost their digital footbprints and increase their images profile.
Bayer Leverkusen break Bayern Munich’s 11-year run to win Bundesliga title
April 15 – No longer can they be nicknamed ‘Neverkusen’. Undefeated all season, Bayer Leverkusen won the Bundesliga title for the first time in their history Sunday to end Bayern Munich’s 11-year reign.
Mallorca hunt fan after more monkey gestures at Real Madrid game
April 15 – Racism has raised its ugly head yet again in Spanish football, this time involving Mallorca who have pledged to identify the fan who made monkey gestures after Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni (pictured) scored in a Spanish league match at the weekend.
Everton file appeal against second points deduction
April 15 – Everton have appealed against the two-point penalty imposed on the club in April for breaching the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
Liverpool and Arsenal slip ups leave Man City in pole position
April 15 – The race for the Premier League title has been flipped on its head following a bizarre double slip-up from leaders Arsenal and Liverpool, putting reigning champions Manchester City back in the driver’s seat with six games remaining.
Jonathan Hill quits role as FAI CEO
April 15 – Jonathan Hill, the CEO of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), will depart the organisation at the end of April, bringing to a close a rollercoaster reign.
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.
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.
AFC focus returns to Qatar with U23 Asian Cup kick-off tonight
April 15 – The AFC returns to Qatar tonight for the finals of the U23 Asian Cup that kick off at the Jassim Bin Hamadstadium with Qatar facing Indonesia.