Paris Saint-Germain announce multi-year partnership with Whoop
April 2 – Paris Saint-Germain have announced a multi-year partnership with Whoop through 2029 that positions the U.S. firm as the club’s Official Health & Fitness Wearable.
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West Ham United offer kit-swap scheme ahead of FA Cup quarter-final
April 2 – West Ham United supporters heading to the FA Cup quarter-final clash with Leeds United this Sunday will be offered a simple incentive to arrive early at the London Stadium – the chance to swap an old Hammers shirt for a new 2025/26 kit, free of charge.
CIES Football Observatory lists most profitable academies of the last decade
April 2 – The latest study from the CIES Football Observatory offers a useful snapshot of where value is really being created in the global transfer market – and, more importantly, who is consistently monetising it.
France summit FIFA World Rankings for first time since September 2018
April 2 – France are back on top of the world. For the first time since September 2018, Didier Deschamps’ side leads the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking, climbing two places after an impressive international window.
Chelsea announce staggering £262.4million loss in latest accounts
April 2 – English Premier League side Chelsea revealed pre-tax losses of £262.4million during their latest financial release for the 2024/25 season – a new record for English domestic football.
Spain’s Lamine Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants during Spain-Egypt
April 2 – Spanish superstar Lamine Yamal has condemned anti-Muslim chanting heard during Spain’s international friendly against Egypt, describing those responsible as “ignorant and racist” following an incident in Catalonia on Tuesday night.
President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani awards Medal of Merits to national stars
April 2 – In a prestigious ceremony held just one day after their hard-fought World Cup playoff match against Turkey, the President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani (pictured), officially decorated the National Football Team with the Presidential Medal of Merits.
Chelsea head coach Bompastor lambasts VAR following McCabe hair pull
April 2 – Chelsea Women’s head coach Sonia Bompastor lamented VAR following the club’s 3-2 aggregate defeat to Arsenal in the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final after it failed to give Katie McCabe a red card following a blatant hair pull.
Latest FIFA World Cup 2026 sales phase marred by computer glitches
April 2 – The ‘last-minute sales phase’ for the 2026 FIFA World Cup got off to a chaotic start when the links FIFA published sent buyers straight into a queue that had nothing to do with them.
Newcastle United could face UEFA sanctions following financial accounts release
April 2 – English Premier League side Newcastle United have posted record revenues of £335.3m for the year ending June 2025, but could face sanctions for breaching UEFA’s Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) in the process.
Cardiff mull appeal after Sala damages claim dismissed
March 31 – A French judge has dismissed Cardiff City’s claim for more than £100m in damages against FC Nantes – the latest ruling in a long-running legal battle following the death of Emiliano Sala in 2019.
Search begins for Mayolas as Congo requests Interpol arrest warrant
March 31 – Authorities in Republic of the Congo have turned to Interpol in a bid to locate and arrest Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, after the long-serving football chief was convicted of embezzling FIFA funds.
Crypto firm Chiliz expands in Asia with Persija Jakarta fan token offer
March 31 – Chiliz Group have confirmed a new partnership with Persija Jakarta to launch an official fan token aimed at deepening supporter engagement.
Wenger’s “daylight” offside rule to be trialled in Canada
March 31 – The Canadian Premier League (CPL) is set to become the testing ground for one of football’s most debated potential rule changes, with FIFA confirming the league will trial an alternative offside law from the 2026 season.
Aberdeen join Union of European Clubs
March 31 – Aberdeen have become the first Scottish side to join the Union of European Clubs (UEC).