New hosts Kenya headline 2026 FIFA Series tweaks
March 24 – FIFA has tweaked the schedule for its 2026 FIFA Series, adding a fourth women’s group in Kenya and making minor adjustments on the men’s side.
Author: Andy Elliott
Jurgen Klopp quells Real Madrid rumours with ‘nonsense’ riposte
March 24 – Head of Global Football at Red Bull, Jurgen Klopp, has dismissed speculation linking him with a return to management at Real Madrid this summer, describing the reports as ‘nonsense’.
UEFA rejects increased Champions League squad sizes
March 24 – Plans to expand Champions League squad sizes have been shelved for now after meeting firm resistance, with Spanish clubs leading the charge against the proposal.
Bundesliga strengthens position in Asia with new Thai deal
March 24 – Bundesliga International has strengthened its position in Southeast Asia after agreeing a new three-year partnership with Thai telecoms provider AIS, starting from the 2026-27 season.
Fans file complaint over World Cup ticket prices
March 24 – Football Supporters Europe (FSE) and Euroconsumers have filed a complaint with the European Commission against FIFA’s World Cup ticketing prices and policies.
Sweden slams Infantino for Trump posture
March 24 – The Swedish FA (SvFF) has criticised FIFA over Gianni Infantino’s relationship with US President Donald Trump, but ruled out a potential boycott of the 2026 World Cup.
First ticketless fan charged for tailgating in UK
March 24 – A new law to criminalise tailgating in England and Wales claimed its first victim on Sunday.
N-able agrees Cybersecurity partnership with Manchester City
March 19 – Manchester City have added another layer to their growing tech stack, confirming a new partnership with N-able which will see it become the club’s Official Cybersecurity Partner across both the men’s and women’s teams.
Iran preparing for World Cup, but will not play matches in the United States
March 19 – Iranian Football Association President Mehdi Taj has said that the country will boycott the United States, but not the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
RFEF inks Telefonica commercial deal to support its national teams
March 19 – The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has locked in another commercial partner ahead of what looks like a pivotal period for the national teams, confirming a long-term deal with Telefonica through to the end of 2030.
Senegalese government accuses CAF of corruption following AFCON decision
March 19 – Senegal’s government has alleged corruption at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and called for an investigation after the governing body stripped the country of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title.
Tebas lauds commercial potential of UD Almería following Cristiano Ronaldo investment
March 19 – LaLiga President Javier Tebas believes Cristiano Ronaldo’s involvement with UD Almería is already paying off – not just in visibility, but in commercial terms.
LaLiga clubs post record revenues of €5.46bn for 2024/25 season
March 19 – LaLiga clubs have posted record revenues and attendances for the 2024/25 season, with the league pointing to what it sees as a steady, sustainable upswing.
External and internal forces plotting to keep Partizan Belgrade out of Europe
March 19 – Partizan Belgrade’s General Director, Danko Lazović (pictured), has issued a stark warning about the club’s future in European competitions, stating that both internal and external forces are working to prevent the club from obtaining their UEFA license for next season.
WADA delays decision on barring officials over unpaid dues
March 19 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has kicked the ball down the road, delaying a move to bar government officials from major events if their countries stop paying dues.