Bulgarian champions Ludogorets call on government to ban away fans and stop the cycle of violence
May 14 – Bulgarian champions Ludogorets have called on government to bring in urgent measures to curb football hooliganism in the country.
Europe
777 Partners troubles mount as fans block Standard Liège from travelling
May 13 – Supporters’ protests forced 777 Partners-owned Standard Liège to postpone their league match with Westerlo after the team coach was blocked from reaching the stadium.
UEFA tunes up for Euro 2024
May 13 – Italian electronic trio Meduza and Grammy nominees OneRepublic have teamed up with German singer-songwriter Leony to unveil the official song of UEFA Euro 2024, titled ‘Fire’.
Levski ultras occupy goalmouth preventing start of Cherno More derby
May 13 – Fans of Bulgaria’s Levski Sofia delayed the kick off in the derby against against Cherno More in the efbet League with protests against the owner of Levski and club legend Nasko Sirakov.
Cavan Sullivan breaks MLS record signing for 14-year-old youth player
May 13 – MLS club Philadelphia Union has signed a contract with 14-year-old attacking midfielder Cavan Sullivan that will see him earn an MLS record $500,000 annually, with a $5 million move to Manchester City when he turns 18.
‘Bayer Neverlusen’ break European records en route Europa League final in Dublin
May 10 – German champions Bayer Leverkusen have reached the final of the Europa League, but left it late to keep their season-long unbeaten streak in one piece.
Olympiacos ease past Aston Villa to set up Conference League final in Athens with Fiorentina
May 10 – Olympiacos overcame favourites Aston Villa in the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-finals, with the stage set for the final in Athens later where they will meet Fiorentina on May 29.
Sporting Charleroi pull women out of Pro League saying licensing criteria are unsustainable
May 10 – Sporting Charleroi has become the latest club to withdraw from the Belgian women’s top-flight, citing the new demands by the league on clubs to fulfil licensing criteria as too great a burden to sustain the team.
Machida goal is enough to secure Union first Belgian silverware for 89 years
May 10 – Union Saint-Gilloise defeated Antwerp 1-0 in the Belgian Cup final at the Heysel Stadium on Thursday to clinch their first piece of silverware since 1935.
FedEx and UEFA’s Foundation for Children kick-in £100k to coach pathway programme
May 10 – FedEx Express Europe and the UEFA Foundation for Children have partnered in a new charitable collaboration with Kick It Out, the UK non-profit group campaigning to support people from under-represented and minority communities to make a career in football.
Romanians draft in Anna Signeul with two-year mission to develop women’s game
May 10 – The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) Sweden’s Anna Signeul to help develop the women’s game in the country.
Rubiales to stand trial for Hermoso kiss, prosecutor wants 2.5 year jail term
May 9 – Former Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales will stand trial on charges of sexual assault and coercion for kissing Spanish World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso without her consent after last year’s final, a Spanish judge has confirmed.
Last gasp double sends Real Madrid into UCL final as Bayern’s unlucky 13th minute added time goal chalked off
May 9 – The prospect of an all-German Champions League final was dashed by Real Madrid and a considerable slice of good fortune as the Spaniards came from behind with two last-gasp goals to beat Bayern Munich 2-1 on Wednesday and advance 4-3 on aggregate to reach their sixth final in 10 years.
Vfb Stuttgart to carry Bundesliga banner for pre-season Japan Tour series
May 9 – VfB Stuttgart will play their pre-season in Japan as the latest German club to take part in the Bundesliga Japan Tour series jointly organised between the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga and SKY PerfecTV! – the broadcast partner of the Bundesliga in Japan.