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.
TTFA elects Kieron Edwards as new president after four years of a normalisation committee
April 15 – After four years of a normalisation committee, one of the world’s most corrupt football associations finally has a newly elected president. Kieron Edwards (pictured) has been elected as the new president of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA).
Turkish federation sign up foreign VAR officials for key SuperLig games until end of season
April 15 – The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has announced that it will rely on foreign video assistant referees for the most important Super Lig matches until the end of the season.
AFC releases detail for inaugural Women’s Champions League to kick-off August 2024
April 12 – While the clubs competing are not yet confirmed, the format is. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announcing key dates and entry criteria for its inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League 2024/25.
Premier League clubs agree new financial control model
April 12 – English Premier League clubs have agreed new financial fair play rules but they will not be introduced until the 2025-26 season.
Leverkusen just one game away from breaking Bayern’s decade of dominance
April 12 – One more win is all that separates Bayer Leverkusen from their first ever German title having finished as runner-up five times.
Conmebol boss Dominguez ‘appeals’ for votes for Brazil 2027 WWC hosting
April 12 – Conmebol and its president Alejandro Dominguez have appealed to FIFA to stage the 2027 Women’s World Cup for the first time in South America, Brazil being the region’s representative in the bidding race.
Brazil’s Serie A set for kick-off with Flamengo and Palmeiras favourites for title
April 12 – On Saturday, the Brazilian Serie A kicks off with giants Flamengo and powerhouse Palmeiras favourites to claim the title.
Premier League to bring in SAOT to speed up and improve VAR decision making
April 12 – The Premier League will introduce semi-automated offside technology next season to speed up decision-making after clubs unanimously agreed on the move at a shareholders’ meeting.
WSL stays live with Sky and BBC for 2024/25 season while TV talks on longer term deals continue
April 12 – The Women’s Super League (WSL) has agreed a one-year extension with Sky Sports and the BBC for broadcast rights to the 2024/25 season while negotiations continue for a longer term deal from 2025.
Atalanta rain on Klopp’s Anfield parade
April 12 – Liverpool suffered a serious knock in their Europa League hopes on Thursday night as Anfield witnessed a dismal 0-3 defeat at the hands of Atalanta.
Saints lace-up new Puma kit deal as they push for Premier League return
April 12 – Premier League bounceback hopefuls Southampton have signed a four-year kit deal with Puma, which will see the sportswear brand become the Saints official kit supplier from the start of the 2024/25 season.
Bulgarian state bails out Lokomotiv and Botev stadium builds for fourth time
April 12 – Bulgaria’s Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Botev Plovdiv have received government grants totalling BGN 75 million (€35.7 million), to complete construction of their stadiums.
Harry Kane’s children unscathed after car crash in Germany
April 12 – England captain Harry Kane’s three eldest children were taken to hospital with minor injuries after being involved in a three-car crash in Germany, with the head of the local volunteer fire department saying it was “really lucky” none sustained more than minor injuries.
Israelis build political allies within Conmebol ahead of FIFA’s Congress in May
April 11 – The Israeli FA (IFA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with South American confederation Conmebol, a partnership that comes at a significant political moment.