PSG owner seeking to add Málaga to portfolio
March 27 – Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), the majority shareholder of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), could soon acquire Spanish Second Division club Málaga.
Europe
German Bundesliga secures Eastern European broadcast deal through Infront
March 27 – The German Bundesliga has bolstered its presence in Eastern Europe with a fresh wave of media rights agreements spanning nine countries, further cementing its global reach ahead of the 2025-26 season.
CSKA Sofia sign partnership with football data analysis firm Driblab
March 27 – Bulgaria’s CSKA Sofia have signed a partnership agreement with Driblab, a global leader in football data analysis, to integrate advanced technology into their scouting and performance processes.
Levski Sofia to tear down Georgi Asparuhov Stadium to make way for €100m new build
March 26 – Bulgaria’s Levski Sofia have unveiled plans to build a new stadium, which will cost the club BGN 200 million (€100 million). The new facility, which will be built on the site of the current Georgi Asparuhov Stadium (pictured), will have a seated-capacity of 20,200.
LFP Media expands French leagues’ global footprint with CAMB.AI deal
March 25 – LFP Media has signed a multi-year agreement with CAMB.AI to enhance the international accessibility of Ligue 1 McDonald’s and Ligue 2 BKT.
Germany to host final four in UEFA’s Nations League in June
March 24 – UEFA have confirmed that Germany will host the Nations League finals this June, with Munich and Stuttgart confirmed as the venues for the four-team tournament.
Belgium and Lukaku leave it late to stay in Nations League top tier
March 24 – With two goals Romelu Lukaku fired Belgium to a 3-0 win against Ukraine to erase a shock 3-1 defeat from the first leg and retain his side’s spot in the Nations League A-League.
Macedonia FA to donate Wales ticket money top Kocani fire victims
March 24 – The Football Federation of North Macedonia (FFM) is to donate all proceeds from ticket sales for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Wales.
Four convicted by Dutch authorities following violence against Israelis
March 20 – Dutch authorities have convicted four more men for their part in November’s violence against Israeli fans that sparked accusations of anti-Semitism.
ECA looks to reinforce EU links following Executive Committee and Board meetings
March 20 – European Club Association (ECA) has concluded its first Executive Committee and Board Meetings of the year and reinforced its commitment to strengthening ties with key European Union (EU) institutions.
Rangers set for UEFA sanctions following condemnation of “anti-woke” banner
March 20 – Scottish Premiership side Rangers have condemned fans who held up a giant “anti-woke” banner during a recent UEFA Europa League (UEL) tie and admit they now face significant sanctions from UEFA.
Bulgarian club sorry for mourning ex-player who is still alive!
March 20 – Arda Kardzhali’s management has apologized to club legend Petko Ganchev (pictured) after finding out that they had mourned him prior to last weekend’s Bulgarian league match with Levski Sofia when he was in fact very much alive!
Gareth Southgate warns of danger of social media influencers on young men
March 19 – Former England manager Gareth Southgate has raised concerns that “cold-hearted, manipulative, and toxic influencers” are stepping into the role of traditional father figures, worsening mental health challenges for young men.
LaLiga joins forces with EA Sports FC again to tackle discrimination in football
March 18 – LaLiga has launched the fourth edition of its annual anti-racism campaign in partnership with EA Sports FC as part of its broader strategy to tackle discrimination in football and strengthen its social responsibility credentials.
French government urged to take action over discriminatory chanting after Le Classique abuse
March 18 – Homophobic and racist chanting during the traditional Ligue 1 showpiece between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Marseille has once again blighted the game domestically amid calls for French authorities to do more to stop it.
A French campaign group has urged the government to punish discriminatory chanting, while Marseille midfielder Adrien Rabiot, a former PSG player who not for the first time was targeted, took aim at PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.