Premier League’s big weekend as Klopp vs Guardiola, Liverpool vs Man City, set to duke it out
March 8 – Liverpool will host Manchester City on Sunday in a contest that could completely change the complexion of the Premier League title race.
Fenerbahce strike a blow in Brussels as Belgian clubs struggle in Europe
By Samindra Kunti in Brussels
March 8 – On a perfect night in the Belgian capital, Fenerbahce ran out 3-0 winners against Union with goals from Michy Batshuayi, Jayden Oosterwolde and Dusan Tadic to boost their Conference League’s hopes.
Brazil’s Serie A lifts foreign players quota to nine
March 7 – Teams will be allowed to field a maximum of nine foreign players in Brazil’s topflight following a unanimous vote by the Serie A clubs.
Ancelotti faces tax evasion charges in Spain, but says he wasn’t a resident
March 7 – Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has denied any wrongdoing after Spanish state prosecutors sensationally accused the decorated Italian of two counts of tax fraud and are seeking a prison sentence of four years and nine months.
Gaza conflict leaves Iceland boss Hareide uncomfortable with Israeli play-off
March 7 – Norwegian Åge Hareide has said Iceland should not have to play against Israel because of the atrocities in the Gaza Strip in recent months.
Tebas promotes increased Saudi links saying Super Cup expansion has worked
March 7 – LaLiga President Javier Tebas says the decision to shift the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia has been beneficial for Spanish football and that there would be more cooperation between the two countries in future.
UEFA launches carbon footprint calculator for clubs
March 7 – UEFA has launched a carbon footprint calculator to help clubs lower their emissions.
Brighton fans stabbed and robbed ahead of tonight’s Europa League tie against Roma
March 7 – Two Brighton fans have been stabbed in Rome ahead of the Seagull’s Europa League fixture versus AS Roma this evening.
Volton adds Greek men’s team sponsorship to it 6 Super league club deals
March 7 – The Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) have signed a sponsorship with Volton to become the official energy sponsor of the Greek national team.
UEFA grants €2.3m to grassroots clubs for climate protection projects
March 7 – In the lead-up to Euro 2024 in Germany, UEFA has partnered up with the DFB to introduce a pioneering climate fund that will allow German amateur clubs to seek financial backing for climate protection projects.
Beauty and the beast. One will triumph in the W Gold Cup final on Sunday
March 8 – The inaugural W Gold Cup concludes Sunday with the USA facing Brazil in the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. World ranked two against number 11 in the first major women’s championship of 2024 with eyes also focussed on form going into the 2024 Olympics.
Ireland to host England and Sweden Euro2025 qualifiers at Aviva Stadium
March 7 – The Republic of Ireland will host champions England and Sweden at the 51,000-seater Aviva Stadium in their Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying group.
Recently installed Indian FA president Kaylan Chaubey already accused of corruption
March 6 – All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey has denied allegations of corruption in a letter to members ahead of the organisation’s annual general meeting.
Ireland’s Bohemians to host Palestinian women’s team in May fundraiser
March 6 – Irish club Bohemians will host the Palestinian women’s national team in May to raise funds for humanitarian relief efforts in Palestine.
Naeher’s penalty heroics end Canada’s dreams and send US into W Gold Cup final
March 7 – It was a night of high drama in the second semi-final of the W Gold Cup at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.