Champions League plays on despite alleged IS terror threat
April 10 – This week’s Champions League quarter-final matches were hit by an alleged terror threat which nevertheless didn’t affect them going ahead.
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FSE argues 66% of tickets for Europa League final in Dublin should go to competing clubs
April 10 – Fans’ group Football Supporters Europe has criticised UEFA’s allocation of 12,000 tickets per club for the Europa League final at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
UCL quarter finals: PSG host Barca, Atletico Madrid ready for Dortmund
April 10 – Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain are poised for a Remontada rematch in tonight’s UEFA Champions League quarter final.
Nigeria and Zambia secure final women’s slots for Paris Olympics
April 10 – Nigeria and Zambia have completed the line-up for the Olympic women’s tournament, claiming the last two tickets with playoff wins over South Africa and Morocco respectively.
South African police arrest 6 linked to car-jacking and murder of Luke Fleurs
April 10 – Six suspects linked to the murder of Kaizer Chiefs player Luke Fleurs (pictured) have been arrested, South African police have confirmed.
Real Madrid equalise late against Man City in frenetic UCL quarter final
April 10 – Real Madrid and Manchester City delivered a Champions League classic in the first leg of their quarter final, with Real equalising late to make the final score 3-3.
Man Utd football director John Murtough out as Ashworth and Wilcox head for Old Trafford
April 10 – Manchester United football director John Murtough has stepped down after more than 10 years in the role, with Newcastle’s Dan Ashworth set to be appointed as part of a restructuring at the club under Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Arsenal come back to earn draw after gifting Bayern lead in UCL quarter final first leg
April 10 – Arsenal held Bayern Munich to a 2-2 draw in their Champions League quarter-final clash as they looked to overcome the haunting losses of the past.
Roma’s Mancini escapes with fine after ‘rat’ flag incident
April 10 – Roma defender Gianluca Mancini has escaped a ban after being fined €5,000 for waving a flag depicting Lazio fans as ‘rats’ on Saturday.
New Saints agree beer and wine partner ahead of Champions League party
April 10 – 16-time JD Cymru Premier champions The New Saints Football Club have announced a partnership with Beer Trading & Kompass Wines, naming them as the official beer and wine supplier for the club.
UEFA opens ticket sales for 2024 club competition finals
April 10 – UEFA has opened supporter ticket sales for its Champions League, Europa League and Conference League finals, as well as the final of the UEFA Super Cup. Fans whose teams are still in the competitions can apply in a ticket window that will end April 16.
Montenegro league title battle disrupted as ultras throw flares and firecrackers at players
April 10 – The top of the table battle for the Montenegrin First League between FC Dedic and Buducnost was interrupted for more than 40 minutes after the game stopped in the 24th minute when the visiting fans from Podgorica started throwing flares and firecrackers on to the pitch.
Premier Sports returns to UK sports broadcast market with naming rights to Scottish League Cup
April 10 – Sports broadcaster Premier Sports has confirmed its return to the UK market having bought back its business sold to Swedish streaming platform Viaplay in a deal that includes naming rights to the Scottish League Cup, to be called The Premier Sports Cup next season.
UCL quarter finals: Arsenal seek to contain Kane, Guardiola wants a Spanish imposition
April 9 – Returning to the Champions League quarter-finals after a 14-year hiatus, Arsenal and their manager Mikel Arteta will seek to banish old memories of humiliation at the hands of Bayern Munich on a Tuesday of blockbuster action that also sees Real Madrid host Manchester City once more.
Fenerbahce defend Super Cup walk-out saying Turkish football is rigged against them
April 9 – Fenerbahce have defended their walking off the field in the Turkish Super Cup against Istanbul rivals Galatasaray, saying they are protesting against a football system in the country that is rigged.