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.
Author: Andy Elliott
Superbet swoops up Brazil second division title rights
April 10 – Betting operator Superbet has become the new title sponsor of Brazil’s second division, the Série B.
Chelsea partner with Vietnamese giant FPT to expand global reach
April 10 – Chelsea have signed a new global partnership with Vietnamese technology giant FPT Corporation, aiming to accelerate the club’s digital transformation and expand their global reach.
Paris Saint-Germain’s Donnarumma ranked top-performing goalkeeper by CIES
April 10 – Paris Saint-Germain and Italy star Gianluigi Donnarumma has been named the top-performing goalkeeper in world football over the past year, according to new research from the CIES Football Observatory.
Women’s Olympic football expands to 16 teams
April 10 – The Women’s Olympic football tournament will expand to 16 teams for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed on Wednesday, with the men’s tournament downsized to just 12 teams.
Northern Super League’s commercial portfolio expands with BMO partnership
April 10 – Canada’s Northern Super League (NSL) has announced a major new partnership with BMO, naming the bank as the Official Bank of the league and the Presenting Partner of all league broadcasts.
World Cup? San Sebastián against hosting matches at 2030 tournament
April 10 – To be a host city for FIFA World Cup matches is a dream for many communities, but not for the beautiful Basque city of San Sebastián which has asked FIFA to withdraw its name as a venue for the 2030 edition of the men’s World Cup.
Jürgen Klopp set for Anfield return as Liverpool FC Foundation ambassador
April 10 – Former Liverpool manager, and current head of global soccer at Red Bull, Jürgen Klopp is set to return to Anfield for the first time since his departure from the club on May 23 as an honorary ambassador for the LFC Foundation.
NFL legend Tom Brady keeps on winning with Birmingham City promotion
April 10 – Having high-profile celebrity owners doesn’t guarantee anything in English football, but all bets are off when you have NFL legend and GOAT Tom Brady as a part-owner, as Birmingham City have proven after winning promotion to the Championship.
Major League Soccer to broadcast 2025 Generation adidas Cup
April 10 – Major League Soccer (MLS) and its youth league initiative MLS NEXT are putting their money where their mouth is by broadcasting the 2025 Generation adidas Cup featuring premier international youth teams.
CR7 empire expands with flagships store and museum in Hong Kong
April 8 – Cristiano Ronaldo’s off-pitch brand continues to expand with the launch of the first CR7 LIFE flagship store and museum in Hong Kong, marking the footballer’s most ambitious commercial move in Asia to date.
Northern Super League pens landmark ESPN deal
April 8 – The Northern Super League, Canada’s first professional women’s soccer league, will make its debut on U.S. screens this month through a landmark multi-year media partnership with ESPN, significantly expanding its international reach ahead of its inaugural season.
UEFA releases tickets for men’s and women’s club competition finals
April 8 – UEFA has officially opened ticket sales for its 2025 men’s and women’s club competition finals, offering fans across the globe the chance to attend European football’s biggest nights.
In line with its ongoing ‘Fans First’ initiative, UEFA is once again putting supporters at the heart of the allocation process. The majority of tickets for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League finals will go to fans of the finalist clubs and the general public.
Southampton sack Ivan Juric following club’s English Premier League relegation
April 8 – Southampton have sacked manager Ivan Juric just 107 days into his tenure as the club fights to avoid going down in history as the English Premier League’s (EPL worst outfit.
Court dismisses A-Cap’s calls to halt Genoa takeover by Dan Sucu
April 8 – The Court of Genoa has dismissed an attempt by A-Cap, creditor of 777 Partners which owned Serie A outfit Genoa before collapsing, to halt a takeover of the club by Romanian businessman Dan Sucu.