SAOT to make Premier League debut April 12
April 2 – Semi-automated offside technology (SAOT system aims to remove human error and the drawing of lines to establish players in an offside position.
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Everton announce year of financial progress despite seventh consecutive year of losses
April 1 – It’s not often a £53.2million loss can be counted as a win, but in the case of Everton, it marks an £89.1m improvement on the deficit incurred during the 2022-23 season, with the club saying that the reduction outlines a year of financial progress.
Man City face fan backlash as Viagogo becomes club’s 9th ticket resale partner
March 31 – Manchester City fans have accused the club of being “tone deaf” after announcing a global partnership with ticket resale giant Viagogo – a move that has reignited fears over soaring prices, ticket touting, and away fans infiltrating home sections at the Etihad.
Man City quench Vietnamese thirst with Wake-Up 247 regional deal
March 31 – Manchester City has strengthened its commercial presence in Southeast Asia by securing a new regional partnership with Vietnamese energy drink brand Wake-Up 247. The deal sees Wake-Up 247 become the club’s Official Energy Drinks Partner in Vietnam, reinforcing City’s growing influence in one of football’s fastest-expanding markets.
Liverpool to pre-season in Asia against AC Milan in Hong Kong before Japan visit
March 31 – Liverpool will tour Asia for their pre-season, with marquee fixtures in Hong Kong and Japan. The Reds have not qualified for the Club World Cup and aren’t in the Premier League’s Summer Series, both of which are in the US this summer.
Premier League adds early summer transfer window to fit FIFA’s CWC schedule
March 28 – The summer transfer window is one of the most crucial periods for clubs as they look to strengthen squads or jettison waste, however with the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) running from June 14 to July 13 this summer, the room for deal-making has been complicated, leading the Premier League to step in open the window early.
Chelsea fans demand Premier League action over co-owner’s ‘conflict of interest’
March 27 – Chelsea’s fan base is in uproar after revelations that club co-owner Todd Boehly (pictured) holds a significant stake in Vivid Seats, a ticket resale platform that lists Premier League tickets at vastly inflated prices, including those for the London side’s own matches.
Everton refinance £350m of Bramley-Moore Dock stadium debt
March 26 – Premier League Everton have secured a £350 million financing package to refinance the costs of building their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, a move that is expected to save the club tens of millions of pounds annually in debt repayments.
Newcastle players to take the bus
March 26 – After waiting 55 years, 10 months, and 1 day since lifting a major domestic trophy, Newcastle United’s long-suffering fans were eagerly awaiting their hero’s open-bus tour through the city, however the club announced there would be instead a party at Town Moor. Cue outrage and the club hastily back tracking.
Liverpool set to lose Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid on a free transfer
March 26 – Real Madrid is considered to be the Holy Grail for any top professional footballer, which Liverpool defender, Trent Alexander-Arnold (TAA) most certainly is. Now, following in the steps of other local scouse legends Steve MacManaman and Michael Owen, TAA looks set to move to Spain.
Stamford Bridge future could make or break Chelsea co-ownership
March 25 – Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has a complicated relationship with his partner and the majority owner of the Premier League club, Clearlake Capital, and that looks set to continue unless an agreement is reached regarding the future of Stamford Bridge.
Brentford align with Portugal’s Gil Vincente to share player data and development expertise
March 24 – Premier League club Brentford have entered into a strategic partnership with Portuguese side Gil Vicente, aiming to bolster player development, performance, and operational expertise.
Landmark UK Football Governance Bill passes House of Lords reading
March 20 – The UK’s landmark Football Governance Bill has moved a step closer to becoming law after clearing its final hurdle in the House of Lords — but efforts to force a sweeping ban on gambling sponsorship in football have been soundly defeated.
Man Utd on the rise. Season tickets latest to get the Ratcliffe makeover
March 19 – Another day, and another pound getting squeezed out of Manchester United supporters as the club have announced that season ticket prices will be increasing next season.
Premier League joins Chelsea in condemning Fofana racial abuse
March 18 – The Premier League has come out in support of Wesley Fofana after Chelsea’s French defender was subjected to racial abuse following the London derby loss to Arsenal at the weekend.