Alves wins appeal against rape conviction
March 31 – Former Barcelona and Brazil player Daniel Alves has won his appeal against a rape conviction, with a Spanish court overturning the ruling.
Iran win 4th Asian Beach Soccer title and head to Seychelles World Cup with Oman and Japan
March 31 – Iran cemented their dominance in Asian beach soccer with a record-breaking fourth AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup title on Sunday, dismantling Oman 8-1 in a commanding final in Pattaya, Thailand. The victory not only solidified Iran’s status as the most successful team in the tournament’s history but also secured back-to-back championships for the reigning champions.
Bayern threaten legal action against Canada Soccer over Davies’ ACL tear
March 31 – German Bundesliga leaders, Bayern Munich, are considering legal action against the Canadian Soccer Federation following their star player Alphonso Davies’ serious knee injury sustained versus the United States in last week’s, Concacaf Nations League third-place playoff.
Man City face fan backlash as Viagogo becomes club’s 9th ticket resale partner
March 31 – Manchester City fans have accused the club of being “tone deaf” after announcing a global partnership with ticket resale giant Viagogo – a move that has reignited fears over soaring prices, ticket touting, and away fans infiltrating home sections at the Etihad.
Romanian youth focus on player safeguarding and threat of match-fixing with Integriball 2.0 project
March 31 – The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) has launched its Integriball 2.0 project, which aims to protect female and young footballers from threats related to safety and sports manipulation.
Man City quench Vietnamese thirst with Wake-Up 247 regional deal
March 31 – Manchester City has strengthened its commercial presence in Southeast Asia by securing a new regional partnership with Vietnamese energy drink brand Wake-Up 247. The deal sees Wake-Up 247 become the club’s Official Energy Drinks Partner in Vietnam, reinforcing City’s growing influence in one of football’s fastest-expanding markets.
Liverpool to pre-season in Asia against AC Milan in Hong Kong before Japan visit
March 31 – Liverpool will tour Asia for their pre-season, with marquee fixtures in Hong Kong and Japan. The Reds have not qualified for the Club World Cup and aren’t in the Premier League’s Summer Series, both of which are in the US this summer.
Former Kiwi keeper Gleeson wins $20m settlement after US surgeon ends his career
March 31 – Former New Zealand international goalkeeper, Jake Gleeson, has been awarded over $20 million by a jury in his medical malpractice lawsuit against the Portland Timbers team doctor, Dr. Richard H. Edelson.
Brazil sack Dorival mid-2026 qualifiers, but have yet to find a replacement
March 31 – Brazil have dismissed manager Dorival Junior following the disappointing results in World Cup qualifying that culminated with last week’s 4-1 defeat at the hands of Argentina.
All Premier League line-up as FA Cup reaches semi-final stage
March 31 – The FA Cup quarter-finals are in the books, and the semi-finals, to be contested at Wembley Stadium, will feature an all-Premier League line-up as Nottingham Forest will meet Manchester City, while Aston Villa take on Crystal Palace.
Premier League adds early summer transfer window to fit FIFA’s CWC schedule
March 28 – The summer transfer window is one of the most crucial periods for clubs as they look to strengthen squads or jettison waste, however with the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) running from June 14 to July 13 this summer, the room for deal-making has been complicated, leading the Premier League to step in open the window early.
Debbie Hewitt to lead Euro 2028 delivery company, Tyrone Mings picks up the ball as players rep
March 28 – The vehicle for delivering UEFA EURO 2028 is now in place, with UK & Ireland 2028 Limited officially up and running as the body overseeing the tournament across the five host nations.
Moroccan cull of stray dogs ahead of 2030 comes back to bite them
March 28 – Human rights group FairSquare has said FIFA is ignoring evidence that its operations are causing children to be exposed to violence and harm because of the inhumane culling of dogs in Morocco since 2023.
UEFA probe Real Madrid players’ inflammatory behaviour after shoot-out UCL win over Atletico
March 28 – UEFA has launched an investigation into Real Madrid players Antonio Rüdiger, Kylian Mbappé, Dani Ceballos, and Vinícius Júnior for alleged indecent conduct following their dramatic Champions League last-16 victory over Atletico Madrid.
UEFA links with SolarPower to drive clean energy goals
March 28 – UEFA has joined forces with SolarPower Europe to accelerate the adoption of solar energy in football, aiming to cut the sport’s carbon footprint while offering long-term financial sustainability to clubs and associations.