CAF strips Senegal of 2025 Afcon title, handing it to hosts Morocco
March 18 – Senegal have been stripped off their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title and Morocco declared continental champions following an unprecedented CAF decision.
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CAF report shows 30%+ media growth of AFCON 2025 over previous edition
March 18 – Preliminary data released by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) shows that the confederation’s blue riband Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) grew its global footprint with its 2025 edition in Morocco.
Sporting Lisbon end Bodo/Glimt’s fairy tale UCL run
March 18 – In the round of 16 of the Champions League, Sporting Lisbon defeated Bodo/Glimt 5-0 after extra time to overturn a first-leg 3-0 defeat and end the Norwegians’ fairy tale run in Europe’s premier club competition.
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).
Messi hits his 900th, but Espinosa’s equaliser hands the quarter final prize to Nashville
March 18 – After grinding out a 0-0 draw on the road last week at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Inter Miami wanted a fast start against Nashville SC in the 2nd leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup tie, and for the 900th time in his career, the GOAT, Lionel Messi, delivered after just seven minutes to send the Herons on their way.
Seattle finish the job at home against Whitecaps
March 18 – After taking their Cascadia rivals, the Vancouver Whitecaps, to the woodshed last week, the Seattle Sounders returned to the Emerald City with the luxury of a three-goal lead, and their eyes firmly on a potential quarter-final tie with either FC Cincinnati or Tigres UANL.
Club América get the job done, again
March 18 – Club América took a 1-0 lead into the second leg against Philadelphia Union in Mexico City and wasted no time in doubling it.
MLS sends Philadephia Union’s Tanner to rehab after probe into racist and sexist remarks
March 18 – Major League Soccer has suspended Ernst Tanner {pictured) without pay through June 1, 2026, after an independent investigation found he violated league standards of professional conduct.
After a stumble in San Diego, Toluca hammer home four to head into last 8
March 18 – The story of the Round of 16 first leg ties was San Diego FC’s comeback from being down against Liga MX champions Toluca, to win 3-2 with just nine men left on the pitch.
Tigres need to erupt against Cincy at El Volcan to stay alive
March 18 – A dominant display at TQL Stadium has given FC Cincinnati a three-goal cushion as they head to Mexico to face Tigres in the second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16 match.
Mt Pleasant to welcome LA Galaxy with a full squad
March 18 – Mt Pleasant return to Jamaica after losing the 1st leg if their last 16 tie to the LA Galaxy 3-0 but the scoreline does not tell the true story.
Paradela equaliser sends Cruz Azul into quarter finals
March 17 – An equaliser one minute into the second half by Cruz Azul’s José Paradela was enough to secure the Champions Cup holders a 1-1 draw and a 4-3 win on aggregate to send them into the last eight at the expense of CF Monterrey.
Boston Legacy break records in Gillette Stadium debut
March 17 – A record crowd turned out for the first home match in the history of Boston Legacy, as more than 30,200 fans made the journey to Gillette Stadium on Saturday night for the club’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) debut against Gotham FC.
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.
Bosnian FA extends partnership with Toyota
March 17 – The Football Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Toyota BH have officially announced the extension of their successful sponsorship agreement, reinforcing a partnership dedicated to the growth of Bosnian football and to supporting its national teams.