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.
World Football
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.
Clubs back French politicians’ call for sweeping legislative reform of professional game
March 16 – Mounting debt, collapsing broadcast deals, court cases, and political infighting have left the French professional game drifting.
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.
LAFC must open LD Alajuelense’s massed defences to progress to last eight
March 17 – Costa Rica’s LD Alajuelense go into their home leg of their Champions Cup tie against Los Angeles FC tonight level on aggregate (1-1) but with the advantage of an away goal.
Outsmarted Toluca will look to exploit San Diego’s red card gaps in second leg
March 18 – San Diego FC and Toluca combined to produce the game of the round in a five-goal thriller at Snapdragon Stadium in Southern California that went one way and then the other.
Berhalter and Müller have big task ahead to salvage Whitecaps pride in Seattle
March 17 – After crushing the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup finalist, the Vancouver Whitecaps at B.C. Place last week, the Seattle Sounders return to the Emerald City with a three-goal advantage that barring a miracle will see them advance to the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Nike places Jordan Jumpman logo on Brazil national team shirt
March 16 – In 1998, Nike reshaped football culture through its partnership with the Brazilian national team. Now, through the Jordan Brand, a new collaboration with the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) has placed the Jumpman logo on a national federation kit for the first time.
Are the MLS clubs finally breaking through Liga MX’s Champions Cup dominance?
March 16 – Since 2006 the Champions Cup has been won 19 times by clubs from Liga MX. The only time a non-Mexican club has won was in 2022 when Seattle Sounders took the title.
Cruz Azul’s Larcamon urges caution over Monterrey’s 2nd leg challenge
March 16 – Reigning champions Cruz Azul will start as favourites against CF Monterrey to progress to the last eight of the Champions Cup on Tuesday.
European Leagues prioritises wider club revenue distribution as international comps cannibalise domestic ones
March 13 – The European Leagues have stressed the need for a new redistribution model in European club football to address financial polarisation as a matter of urgency.
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.
NWSL to expand to 18 teams by 2028 season
March 13 – The National Women’s Soccer League has confirmed that the league will award its 18th franchise later this year.
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.
Arriola brace as Seattle stun 2025 finalists Vancouver Whitecaps
March 12 – Paul Arriola struck twice as the Seattle Sounders delivered a ruthless lesson in efficiency, brushing aside last year’s finalist, the Vancouver Whitecaps, 3–0 in the first leg of their Champions Cup round-of-16 clash Thursday night.