UEFA bucks trend with Euro 2028 ticket pricing
March 31 – While FIFA faces a global backlash over World Cup 2026 ticket pricing, UEFA is moving in the opposite direction for Euro 2028, and fans of the beautiful game in Europe.
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MLS signs deal with DataGrail to mark new era
March 31 – Major League Soccer (MLS) has signed a deal with data privacy company DataGrail.
CAF chief Veron Mosengo-Omba quits as AFCON final controversy continues
March 30 – Controversial Confederation of African Football (CAF) general secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba has resigned following growing calls for his exit. He leaves following demands for an investigation into alleged corruption within the organisation and the recent debacle over the CAF decision to strip Senegal of the AFCON title.
In a statement Mosengo-Omba said he was retiring from football to pursue “more personal projects”.
African Leagues combine to form new WLA regional body
March 30 – A group of eight African domestic leagues have formalised a new platform aimed at closer coordination across the club game, with the launch of ‘African Leagues’ under the umbrella of the World Leagues Association (WLA).
Denver Summit smash NWSL attendance record at debut home game
March 30 – Denver Summit FC promised they were going to break the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) attendance records and going into their first home game in their inaugural season this weekend they did it.
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.
Messi to have stand named after him at Inter Miami’s new Nu Stadium
March 30 – Inter Miami will name a section of their new Nu Stadium the Leo Messi Stand. It is a tribute to a living, active player, and almost unheard of in world football, where the accolade is more usually give to long retired players.
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.
North Macedonian FA takes next digital step with launch of Fanzeal
March 27 – The Football Federation of North Macedonia (FFM) has launched Fanzeal, its new centralised digital platform designed to connect fans, the federation, and its partners in one place.
Senegal to parade AFCON winners trophy before Peru friendly in Stade de France, Paris
March 27 – Senegal are set to parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy in Paris this weekend, escalating a row with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that shows no sign of cooling.
Sofia’s Lokomotiv Stadium revamp has government funding suspended over contract ‘irregularities’
March 27 – The Sofia Regional Administration has terminated a public procurement procedure for the renovation of Lokomotiv Stadium in the Bulgarian capital.
The Killers to headline Champions League final pre-match show
March 27 – The Killers will take centre stage at this season’s UEFA Champions League Final, headlining the 2026 Kick Off Show in Budapest.
AFC postpones Asian Cup draw with tensions high in the region
March 26 – Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has officially postponed the final draw for the 2027 Asian Cup, pushing back an event that had been originally scheduled for April 11 in Riyadh – with no new date set.
FIFA launches proceedings against FECOFOOT officials
March 26 – FIFA’s Ethics Committee has launched disciplinary proceedings against three senior Congolese Football Federation (FECOFOOT) officials, including President Jean-Guy Mayolas, over allegations of financial misconduct.
Senegal officially register CAS appeal following AFCON title stripping
March 26 – Senegal have appealed to the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) to reclaim their Africa Cup of Nations title after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped the team of the trophy.