Tevez plots one last Messi v Ronaldo showdown
April 17 – Former Argentine great Carlos Tevez is planning his farewell game in Buenos Aires, and hopes to include former teammates Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Barcelona to go “Sicko Mode” with Travis Scott
April 17 – FC Barcelona’s sponsorship with music streaming giant Spotify continues to blend football with music, with the upcoming El Clasico against Real Madrid on May 11 seeing the club feature Travis Scott branding on their iconic Blaugrana shirt.
Union Berlin promise football that puts you to sleep
April 17 – FC Union Berlin’s main sponsor HomeToGo has dreamed up a novel way for supporters to spend more time at their beloved Stadion An der Alten Försterei – by letting them literally spend the night there.
DAZN pulls out of €1.6bn LFP contract mediation leaving clubs facing financial disaster
April 16 – French football is once again teetering on the brink of a financial crisis after domestic media partner DAZN rejected a compromise to end the Ligue 1 broadcast deal.
Infantino drums up flagging support for CWC ticket sales in Atlanta
April 15 – With the FIFA World Club Cup rapidly approaching, ticket sales are nowhere near Taylor Swift territory, but FIFA President Gianni Infantino is displaying unwavering confidence in his competition as it arrives shortly on American shores for the first time.
UEFA draws groups for U19 Euro finals in Romania and Poland
April 16 – The road to continental youth glory is set following the UEFA U19 EURO group stage draws for both the men’s and women’s tournaments, which were conducted on Tuesday morning. Spain, reigning champions in both competitions, will be looking to defend their crowns this summer as Europe’s top young talents prepare to converge in Romania and Poland.
Kansas City unveils ‘Woven Together’ poster as World Cup starts to weave its magic
April 15 – In a scene that perfectly captured the growing football fever sweeping across America’s heartland, KC2026 unveiled the winning Official FIFA World Cup 26 Kansas City Host City Poster before a packed house at Children’s Mercy Park on Saturday night.
FC Dallas begins $182m revamp of Toyota Stadium
April 16 – One of the founder clubs of MLS, FC Dallas, has started the $182 million renovation of its Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.
Nutrition is focus of second model of UEFA’s Take Care initiative
April 16 – UEFA has launched the second module of its Take Care campaign, with a focus on nutrition, continuing its initiative to harness the power of football to promote healthier lifestyles and positive habits across society.
North Macedonia fuels its youth programmes with Vitaminka Prilep deal
April 16 – The Football Federation of North Macedonia has signed a sponsorship agreement with Vitaminka Prilep, one of the country’s largest food companies.
Eddie Howe to miss the remainder of the season?
April 16 – Eddie Howe has expressed heartfelt gratitude for the “messages and warm wishes” he’s received after Newcastle United announced their manager was hospitalised with pneumonia.
Brentford multi-club ambitions grow with Merida purchase
April 15 – Brentford have taken a significant step in reviving their multi-club ownership strategy with the acquisition of Spanish third-tier side Merida AD by their newly formed holding company, Best Intentions Analytics.
Atletico extend with Nike
April 15 – Atletico Madrid have officially extended their long-standing kit deal with Nike in a landmark renewal that will carry the partnership through to the end of the 2034-35 season—pushing the collaboration beyond three decades.
LaLiga snubs Mediapro with HBS deal
April 15 – LaLiga has confirmed a major overhaul of its audiovisual production structure, appointing Host Broadcast Services (HBS) and Telefónica Servicios Audiovisuales (TSA) as its lead production partners for the next five seasons—while notably retaining control over content generation, a decision that signals a new phase in the league’s strategy to align broadcast output more closely with commercial partnerships and brand identity.
FIFA announces Club World Cup officials
April 15 – FIFA has announced its team of 117 match officials who will oversee the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup in the United States this summer — a landmark tournament that will also serve as a testing ground for new officiating technologies and rule adaptations.