May 27 – The UEFA Champions League represents the pinnacle of club football in Europe, generating millions in revenue. That makes every refereeing decision potentially critical. Aston Villa learned this harsh reality following a controversial call at Old Trafford on Sunday that cost them qualification.
May 22 – Brazil remains the undisputed powerhouse in global football exports, with over 3,000 Brazilian players having featured in foreign leagues since 2020, according to the latest report by the CIES Football Observatory.
May 22 – Aston Villa have opened a new 10,000 square-foot retail space in Birmingham’s Bullring shopping centre, marking a significant commercial milestone for the club as they look to capitalise on recent on-pitch success with stronger off-pitch positioning.
May 22 – Morocco has launched the construction tender for the Grand Stade Hassan II, a centrepiece of its 2030 World Cup ambitions and a strong contender to host the tournament’s final.
May 22 – Human rights research and advocacy NGO Fairsquare has accused FIFA of “ad hoc and selective enforcement of its rules” following the world governing body’s failure to act against the Israeli Football Association (IFA).
May 22 – June 2025 is set to be a huge month for both Jamaican men’s football and the country’s head coach Steve McLaren, who is nearing one year in charge of the national team.
May 22 – Tottenham Hotspur ended a 17-year trophy drought on Wednesday evening by defeating Manchester United 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League final in Bilbao, earning a Champions League berth for next season in the process.
May 22 – German telecommunications entity Deutsche Telekom has landed the German broadcasting rights for the 2026 World Cup, according to domestic tabloid Bild.
May 22 – The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has signed a one-year sponsorship agreement with NATA Holding, although the terms of the deal remain undisclosed.
May 22 – In a dramatic break from tradition, UEFA European Championship hosts will need to qualify for EURO 2028, meaning joint-organisers England, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland could face the unprecedented scenario of missing their own tournament.
May 22 – Real Madrid superstar, Vinícius Júnior has been the victim of racist abuse during his time in Spain, however, the court system is now fighting back on the Brazilian’s behalf, finding five Real Valladolid supporters guilty of committing a hate crime.
May 22 – English Premier League (EPL) champions Liverpool have leapt ahead in the content race with their launch of ‘All Red’ – a streamlined, digitally integrated membership program that unifies all paid services and fan engagement under one platform.
May 20 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the European Commission (EC) have announced a formal partnership that will see the EC backing several of CAF’s flagship tournaments — including upcoming editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, and the CAF African Schools Football Championship.
May 20 – Ligue 1’s annual anti-homophobia campaign descended into controversy last weekend as multiple players declined to take part, one striker refused to play altogether, and a homophobic slur was heard during a tunnel exchange – putting French football’s commitment to inclusivity under fresh scrutiny.
May 20 – As the English Premier League campaign draws to a close, clubs are beginning to pivot commercially towards next season – and that means it’s time to reveal next season’s on-pitch money makers.