Liverpool extend AXA sponsorships for a further five seasons
April 30 – Liverpool FC have extended their long-term partnership with insurance giant AXA until 2029.
Ronaldo exits Cruzeiro ownership with $117m sale to Pedro Figueiredo
April 30 – Brazilian legend Ronaldo has sold his stake in his boyhood club Cruzeiro following criticism over his management. Supermarket chain billionaire Pedro Figueiredo has acquired 100% of the club.
Man Utd plan massive summer sale as Sir Jim bids to shake-off ‘also-ran’ moniker
April 30 – Manchester United are willing to listen to offers for a vast majority of their first-team squad this summer as new investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe masterminds a total revamp.
AC Milan Women head to Mexico for Her Nations Tour matches vs Monterrey and Pachuca
April 30 – AC Milan Women will compete in the ‘Her Nations Tour’ friendly tournament this summer, with the club set to travel to Mexico for the competition’s kick-off on June 9.
Burnley partners with young player scouting and funding app Nordensa
April 30 – Premier League Burnley have announced an agreement with football talent platform Nordensa, which allows fans to discover and financially support trials of young talent from across the world via an app.
Levski Sofia fury over disrespect shown by CSKA Sofia’s Karanga and Ormandzhiev
April 30 – Bulgaria’s Levski Sofia have called on the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) to sanction CSKA Sofia’s striker Fernando Karanga and the CEO of the club Stoyan Ormandzhiev after ugly scenes marred the match at Vasil Levski Stadium in Sofia.
Rocha takes RFEF leadership as FIFA warns Spanish politicians against interference
April 4 – The Spanish football federation (RFEF) has appointed Pedro Rocha as its new president following the resignation of disgraced former chief Luis Rubiales who stepped down last September.
Botafogo owner Textor receives 45-day ban for Palmeiras match fixing comments
April 29 – Botafogo owner John Textor has been suspended by Brazil’s Supreme Court of Sports Justice (STJD) for 45 days following his allegations of match manipulation by rival club Palmeiras.
Zambian FA forced to cancel AGM by High Court ruling despite FIFA warnings
April 29 – The Football Association of Zambia suspended their annual general assembly (AGM) on Saturday following a court order, despite FIFA warning of the danger of possible sanctions because of third-party interference.
DAZN fury at ‘slanderous’ DFL statement over rights payments
April 29 – DAZN has responded furiously to a German Football League (DFL) statement on the tender process and the award of broadcast rights to Sky Germany, amid a dispute with DAZN over delayed payments on the existing contract and negotiations for the Bundesliga rights cycle for 2025-2029.
Double trouble. Algeria’s USM refuse to take pitch over RS Berkane’s Moroccan map shirt
April 29 – For the second straight week, an African Confederation Cup match between Renaissance Berkane of Morocco and Algeria’s USM Alger was cancelled in a dispute over a map on the Moroccan team’s shirts.
AFC U23 Asian Cup semi-finals: Uzbekistan and Japan start as favourites
April 29 – In a repeat of the 2020 AFC U23 Asian Cup that saw Saudi Arabia crowned champions, Uzbekistan gained revenge with a 2-0 win that sets up a semi-final with tournament debutants Indonesia.
Liverpool expand in South Korea with Over the Pitch retail partnership
April 29 – Premier League Liverpool have signed their first-ever retail partnership in South Korea as the club looks to expand its global profile.
Villas-Boas swaps touchline for boardroom as he dethrones Pinto da Costa after 42-year reign
April 29 – André Villas-Boas has been elected the new chairman of FC Porto with a landslide victory, bringing to an end the 42-year reign of Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa.
Liverpool close to filling Slot to be left by Klopp
April 29 – Liverpool and Feyenoord are reported to have reached an agreement in principle over a compensation package for Arne Slot to become Jurgen Klopp’s successor.