UEFA considers boosting Euro 24 squad sizes to 26 players
April 9 – UEFA is considering increasing squad sizes for this summer’s European Championship in Germany to 26 players following talks with coaches.
LaLiga agrees Latin American deal with online trader Exness
April 9 – LaLiga has agreed a regional sponsorship deal in Latin America with online trading platform Exness, which is looking to strengthen its position in the LatAm region.
Ronaldo fury at Saudi Super Cup sending off for violent conduct lands him in deep desert water
April 9 – Saudi League poster boy Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a match ban and significant fine after receiving an 86th minute red card while playing for Al Nassr against Al Hilal in the semi-final of the Saudi Super Cup.
Premier League warns against independent regulator who could put English game ‘at risk’
April 9 – The English Premier League has issued a warning of the ‘risk’ that the incoming independent regulator could pose to the success of English football.
Premier League title race extends to digital realm with Manchester clubs dominating
April 9 – As the Premier League title race heats up on the pitch, a closer look at the digital realm reveals significant developments in club engagement since 2016 as Manchester City and Manchester United battle it out for top dog.
Kellogg’s launches summer football camps campaign with 30,000 free spaces
April 9 – Cereal brand Kellogg’sis providing 30,000 free spces at football camps throughout Great Britain this summer for 7-14 year olds.
Everton hit with further two point deduction after second breach of financial rules
April 8 – Everton have been deducted two points for a second breach of the English Premier League’s financial rules, plunging the club back towards the relegation zone with seven games remaining.
More Turkish chaos as Fenerbahce walk off after just 90 seconds of Super Cup final
April 8 – In an extraordinary move, Fenerbahce fielded a youth team and walked off the pitch two minutes into the Turkish Super Cup final on Sunday, handing bitter rivals Galatasaray the trophy.
Flamengo maintain 100% record with state championship title ahead of Serie A start
April 8 – In a perfect runout ahead of the kick-off of the Serie A season, Flamengo defeated Nova Igaçu 1-0 to claim a record 38th Rio de Janeiro state championship with a 100% record.
Roma’s Mancini faces sanction for waving ‘rat’ flag after Lazio win
April 8 – The Italian Football Federation has opened an investigation into Roma defender Gianluca Mancini after he waved a flag depicting Lazio fans as ‘rats’ on Saturday.
Spurs mourn loss of Joe Kinnear, aged 77
April 8 – Joe Kinnear, who won the FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup as a fullback during a decade at Tottenham Hotspur, has died at 77.
Police discover major cache of pyrotechnics as fans clash with police at Sofia derby
April 8 – A huge cache of rockets and explosive devices was seized before the start of Bulgaria’s biggest derby between Levski and CSKA Sofia on Sunday.
Man City owners CFG record £122m loss across its 13-club network
April 8 – City Football Group (CFG) have revealed a £112 million loss for the year 2023, despite prize asset Manchester City raking in record-breaking in their treble winning season.
Unlucky seven for Belgium as Spain hand out a pasting in opening Women’s Euro 2025 qualifiers
By Samindra Kunti in Leuven
April 8 – World champions Spain kicked off their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign with a 7-0 demolition job of Belgium as FC Barcelona’s Salma Paralluelo starred, scoring a hat-trick.
Betano takes over Brazil’s Serie A naming right in near $50m, 3-year deal
April 8 – Online betting operator Betano will replace Assaí as a title sponsor of the Brazilian topflight.