Barca’s Camp Nou rebuild reaches third tier
April 1 – FC Barcelona have revealed that the Spotify Camp Nou redevelopment is moving into its final stages, with the reconstruction of the third tier now largely complete.
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After 10-year wait Karşıyaka’s new stadium gets Izmir government green light
March 30 – One of Turkey’s oldest sports clubs, Karşıyaka TD in Ismir, has had the long-awaited Karşıyaka Stadium green lighted by the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality.
After 44-year gap, Roy Hodgson returns to save Bristol City’s season, aged 78
March 30 – The oldest swinger in town is back. Roy Hodgson turns 50 years in management this year, and to mark the occasion, he’s taking charge of Bristol City for the final seven games of the Championship season.
EFC and EA Sports award €300k ‘Symbol of Change’ grant to three clubs
March 25 – European Football Clubs (EFC) and EA SPORTS FC have combined to announce the 2026 Symbol of Change Grant recipients, as the two organisations continue to position football as a driver of social impact across Europe.
UEFA switches on to potential of localised streaming platform in Asia
March 23 – UEFA is exploring the launch of a direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming platform in Asia that would carry live UEFA Champions League matches as early as the next tournament cycle, marking a significant shift in its media strategy.
UEFA calls in Big 5 league referee chiefs for VAR review
March 20 – European football is heading for a VAR (video assistant referee) reset, but will it be for less or more?
Vaud canton dismisses motion to remove UEFA’s tax-free status over Israeli FA’s West Bank incursion
March 18 – The Swiss Canton of Vaud has voted 53-74 against revoking UEFA’s tax exemption in the region. The motion was an attempt to bring pressure on UEFA to suspend the Israeli FA (IFA).
UEFA breaks new marketing ground with Schwarz Group strategic corporate partnership
March 17 – UEFA has struck a landmark deal with Europe’s leading retailer the Schwarz Group which becomes the confederation’s first strategic Corporate Partner.
Qatar cancellation sparks war or words over failure to agree new Finalissima schedule
March 16 – The Finalissima scheduled for March 27 in Qatar between Spain and Argentina, has been cancelled amid a war of words.
Laporta re-elected as Barca president
March 16 – FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has vowed the club will be “unstoppable” after being re-elected – a victory that will see him lead the Catalan giants for another five-year term.
PAOK agree Kaftanzoglio Stadium as interim home while €200m new Toumba Stadium is built
March 16 – Greece’s PAOK have signed an agreement to play their home matches at the Kaftanzoglio Stadium in Thessaloniki while their New Toumba Stadium is under construction.
European Leagues opens its doors to women’s leagues membership
March 13 – Women’s leagues can apply to become a member of the European Leagues, the umbrella organisation for domestic leagues.
Apologies not enough as UEFA charges Pedro Neto for pushing PSG ballboy
March 12 – Tempers flare in the UEFA Champions League for many reasons, but on Wednesday night in Paris, the flashpoint in Chelsea FC’s crushing 5–2 defeat to current holders, Paris Saint-Germain came from one of the game’s oldest sideline traditions…the ball boy.
Phased re-opening of Barca’s Camp Nou sees capacity rise to 62,000+
March 11 – FC Barcelona has taken another step towards the full reopening of the redeveloped Spotify Camp Nou after receiving the first occupation licence from Barcelona City Council for part of the stadium’s next operational phase – taking its current capacity to more than 62,000.
Wembley to debut its new safe-standing areas for Carabao Cup final this month
March 11 – The EFL Cup Final between Arsenal and Manchester City on March 22 will mark a significant shift in the way supporters experience matches at Wembley Stadium.