Pakistan FA agrees new constitution to exit FIFA normalisation in time for Asian Cup qualifiers
February 28 – Pakistan’s return to world football could be imminent after football officials approved the federation’s new constitution.
Concacaf opens probe into ‘hate speech’ incident that halted LAFC-Colorado Champions Cup tie
February 28 – Hate speech is on the rise throughout the political and sporting world, and football has often been at the forefront. On Tuesday night during a Concacaf Champions Cup game between LAFC and the Colorado Rapids, Colorado defender Chidozie Awaziem was seen pleading with match referee Pierre-Luc Lauziere to stop the match!
Coca-Cola hydrates its soccer game and adds Canada fledgling Northern Super League to roster
February 28 – The Northern Super League (NSL) has landed a major sponsorship deal with Coca-Cola ahead of its inaugural season in April 2025. The partnership will see Smartwater and Powerade become the league’s Official Hydration Partners, while Coca-Cola takes on the role of Official Soft Drink Partner.
Saudi Pro League targets Gen-Z fans globally with launch of Yalla SPL show
February 28 – The Saudi Pro League (SPL) is making another push for international relevance, this time through digital content aimed at younger audiences. Footballco has teamed up with the SPL to launch Yalla SPL, an English-language YouTube show designed to bring the league’s “best goals, moments, and stories” to Gen-Z fans worldwide.
Johnson says hosting Women’s Asian Cup 2026 is another key milestone for the women’s game and for Australian football
February 28 – Two years ago Australia co-hosted the biggest Women’s World Cup to date. This month marks a year to go before the country hosts the expanded 2027 Women’s Asian Cup, a tournament that once again will break all preceding records.
Turkish FA hands Mourinho 4-match ban for abusive and derogatory language
February 28 – The Turkish Football Federation has punished Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho with a four-match ban TL 1.617 million (€42 000) fine.
Venues unveiled for the Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026
February 27 – The match schedule for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, to be played March 1 to 21, 2026, has been released.
Belgians drop topflight play-off format in favour of return to traditional league structure
February 28 – Belgian clubs have ditched the controversial playoffs format of the topflight in favour of a traditional 18-club league format.
Abel quits Bay FC after just one stormy week
February 28 – Graeme Abel of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club Bay FC, has resigned from his position of Director of Domestic Scouting for College and Professional Players with immediate effect.
Crime does pay. Pirates are robbing broadcasters’ revenues unchallenged, says conference panel
February 28 – Piracy used to be a problem relegated to the seven-seas, however in the 21st century, the piracy crisis is fought in the airwaves.
DAZN’s, Head of Global rights, Tom Burrows, speaking at The Financial Times’ Business of Football Summit on Wednesday, said piracy is a huge problem for the broadcaster.
Aussie comedian and radio presenter finds that dissing the Matildas is no joke
February 28 – A well-known Australian radio presenter has lost his job after disparaging comments he made about the country’s women’s football team which have been branded as misogynist and disrespectful.
Galatasary becomes third European sponsored club for Hong Kong’s Dreame Technology
February 28 – Turkey’s Galatasaray has signed a sponsorship agreement with smart home appliances brand, Dreame Technology. With the signing of the agreement, the company continues its expansion into the European football market. Galatasaray becomes the third club in Europe to sign a partnership agreement with Dreame Technology after Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund.
New York Red Bulls confirm partnership with Evolv Technology
February 27 – The New York Red Bulls have announced a new partnership with Evolv Technology, naming the AI-based security company as the Official Fan Screening Partner of Sports Illustrated Stadium.
CAS backs Algerian FA in Western Sahara shirt controversy
February 27 – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled in favour of the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) in its dispute with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), and Moroccan club RS Berkane over the team’s controversial shirts.
Chung Mong-gyu secures fourth term at Korea FA helm
February 27 – Chung Mong-gyu has secured a fourth term as president of the Korea Football Association (KFA), winning despite recent public dissatisfaction and strong competition from two prominent challengers.