Croatia launches construction of new national training centre
April 15 – The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) and the Croatian government have officially launched the construction of a modern national training centre in Velika Gorica.
Concacaf’s Montagliani adds further warning to 64-team World Cup proposal
April 15 – Concacaf president Victor Montagliani has added his voice to the growing concern over the proposal to expand the World Cup to 64 teams, saying growing the number of teams “would not be the right move”.
Everton’s Bramley Moore Dock stadium sold out within hours for Rugby league Ashes test
April 15 – Much has been written about Everton’s agonising financial journey over the past three years to new American owners. At the centre of that financial travelogue has been the progress of the club’s £750 million+ new Bramley Moore Dock Stadium.
Infantino drums up flagging support for CWC ticket sales in Atlanta
April 16 – With the FIFA World Club Cup rapidly approaching, ticket sales are nowhere near Taylor Swift territory, but FIFA President Gianni Infantino is displaying unwavering confidence in his competition as it arrives shortly on American shores for the first time.
AFC takes its learning on the road with ACFAM hybrid format in Kyrgyz Republic
April 15 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is going mobile with its educational support and for the first time holding its AFC Certificate in Football Administration and Management (ACFAM) in a hybrid format in a member association country.
14 stadiums in 29 days: Concacaf unveils Gold Cup match schedule
April 14 – Concacaf’s Gold Cup will open at the SoFi Stadium and bounce between San Jose, San Diego, Vancouver and Carson on the West coast of North America for four days, before heading to Arlington, Houston and Austin in Texas for another six days of group games.
AFC chief Salman warns against 64-team World Cup expansion
April 14 – Following in the footsteps of UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin, AFC president Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa has expressed opposition to a 64-team World Cup.
Salman told Agence France Press: “Personally, I don’t agree.”
AFC Congress reflects on a year of reform, the power of unity and 16 competitions
April 14 – Setting new records has become commonplace for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and after a year that saw multiple records achieved across all its activities, the AFC capped it with a fast-paced Congress that took under 90 minutes to complete.
New European Leagues chief Schäfer sends warning to FIFA to rethink their money grab
April 13 – The European Leagues body met for the first time under the leadership of its recently elected Swiss president Claudius Schäfer last Friday. Schäfer wasted no time, coming out of his swinging with FIFA’s fast growing and ambitions as a competition organizer the target of his punches.
Thailand and China awarded hosting rights to AFC’s women’s youth Asian Cups
April 14 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed Thailand and China as the host nations for its upcoming women’s youth tournaments, marking a significant step forward in the regional body’s strategy to elevate the women’s game across Asia.
Serie A’s Como to expand Sinigaglia next season ahead of a full redevelopment starting in 2026
April 14 – FC Como are continuing redevelopment work at the historic Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, with the latest phase set to increase capacity to about 12,000 in time for the start of the next season in Serie A.
Serie A shifts marketing gears in US with heritage hook-up
April 14 – Italy’s Serie A has struck a new partnership with the , National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), signalling a strategic evolution in its efforts to grow its presence in the United States — one that prioritises cultural alignment over traditional commercial activation.
Conmebol forms anti-racism task force. Samoura and Ronaldo included
April 14 – South American governing body Conmebol has launched an anti-racism task force that includes former FIFA general secretary Fatma Samoura.
Bulgarian clubs in financial crisis with nine in top tier under threat of losing licenses
April 14 – The financial crisis in Bulgarian football is taking on new dimensions. The president of the Bulgarian Football Union, Georgi Ivanov (pictured), has revealed a worrying trend amongst top tier clubs, many of whom face losing their licenses due to financial.
MLS talks on-going over switching season to align with international calendar
April 14 – Major League Soccer (MLS) is continuing its exploration into the feasibility of moving its calendar to align with the international football calendar as early as 2027. Along with the switch, the league is also looking at changes to the format of the regular season and playoffs.