RB Leipzig end decade of Nike in favour of Puma
February 28 – German club RB Leipzig will team up with Puma as a kit supplier, bringing to an end a decade-long relationship with American sportswear giant Nike.
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Chelsea put the genie back in the bottle with Leeds win
February 29 – Chelsea Manager Mauricio Pochettino has hit back at Gary Neville’s ‘bottlejobs’ comment after defeating Leeds 3-2 in the FA Cup on Wednesday evening.
Heartbreak for Puerto Rico as draw pulls Costa Rica’s name first for last quarter final slot
February 28 – Costa Rica dramatically made it through to the quarter finals of the W Gold Cup, not through outperforming opponents on the pitch but through a head-to-head draw with Puerto Rico.
Spanish line up France in Nations League final, but Bonmati says her country isn’t with the programme
February 28 – World Cup winners Spain can cement their dominance of the women’s game with victory in the inaugural Nations League final against France tonight in Seville.
Funding fears over Euro 28 Northern Ireland stadium rebuild
February 28 – A UEFA delegation is reportedly due to visit Belfast today amid concerns over a funding row that has placed doubt over the re-construction of Casement Park, which is scheduled to host five games at Euro 2028.
Kosovo FA enlists with military to boost infrastructure
February 28 – The Football federation of Kosovo (FFK) and the country’s Ministry of Defense have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation for the development of joint projects.
UEFA renews Swissquote for Europa and Conference leagues
February 28 – Swissquote has extended its sponsorship of the Europa League and Conference League for the 2024-2027 competition cycle.
Last gasp Paraguay grab quarter final slot with Martinez hattrick in 3-2 win over El Salvador
February 28 – A Jessica Martinez hattrick saw Paraguay through into the quarter finals of the W Gold Cup, coming from behind to beat El Salvador 3-2 in added time in the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston.
OFC to use FIFA+ streaming channels to build competition awareness
February 28 – The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has partnered with FIFA+ to stream tournaments and competitions in a bid to ensure greater exposure for the game in the region, the confederation confirmed.
Haaland hammers in five, with a little help from de Bruyne
February 28 – Manchester City’s Erling Haaland fired back into action with a five-goal display against Luton in the FA Cup on Tuesday night, making him the first player to score five or more for a top-flight club in the FA Cup in more than 50 years.
Canada brush Costa Rica aside to head into quarter final draw as top ranked nation
February 28 – Canada beat Costa Rica in the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston in their final group game of Group C to secure qualification ahead of Brazil for the quarter finals as the top ranked nation.
Denmark’s Kristoffer Olsson hospitalised after collapsing at home
February 28 – Swedish midfielder Kristoffer Olsson is on a ventilator in hospital after collapsing at home due to a brain condition, his Danish club Midtjylland have announced.
Cupra extend journey Football Australia
February 28 – Football Australia has extended its partnership with Cupra in a deal that will see the company continue as Official Automotive Partner for the Socceroos and Matildas.
FIFA-funded series of friendly tournaments launched with 20 nations, across four host venues
February 27 – Global governing body FIFA has launched a new series of friendly matches, piloting the first edition of the ‘FIFA Series’ in March, in a bid to offer more “meaningful action” to smaller nations.
German fans keep pressure on over 50+1 ownership rule
February 27 – Despite the German football league capitulating to fan power over third party investment, more protests occurred at the weekend, this time over Germany’s much coveted 50+1 rule.