Palmeiras hit the heights with 3-2 win at altitude in Bolivia
April 25 – On Thursday, Palmeiras defeated Bolívar 3-2 at altitude to maintain a perfect record in the Copa Libertadores.
World Football
CSKA Sofia fans plan mass protest after council refuses to name new metro station after club
April 25 – The ultras of Bulgaria’s CSKA Sofia have threatened to hold a large-scale protest in the centre of Sofia after the Municipal Council refused to name one of the newly built metro stations in the capital after the name of the club, SC CSKA.
Old school River Plate-Boca derby transformed into a high tech showpiece at Mâs Monumental
April 245 – Argentina’s Superclásico between River Plate and Boca Juniors this weekend isn’t just another edition of South America’s most intense club rivalry – it’s a window into the future of football on the continent in a stadium that has embraced technology to transform its operations.
DAZN sub-licenses 2025 Club World Cup TV rights to Globo in Brazil
April 25 – Brazilian broadcaster Globo has partnered with streaming platform DAZN to broadcast the inaugural edition of the new Club World Cup.
USL Super League agrees naming rights deal with Gainbridge
April 25 – The new top tier women’s league in the US, the USL Super League, is changing its name after just a season, having sold its naming rights to financial services firm Gainbridge in a multi-year partnership.
Former USMNT coach Arena questions Pochettino’s ‘foreign’ leadership
April 25 – In an interview with the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) website, current United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) coach Mauricio Pochettino criticised his players’ mentality, prompting former USMNT coach Bruce Arena to respond with what could generously be called “constructive feedback”.
EPO announces collaboration with Socilinnov to Empower Women in Football
April 24 – The Hellenic Football Federation (EPO), in collaboration with the non-profit organisation Socialinnov, has announced the implementation of the Empower Women in Football educational program.
CAF pens partnership agreement with AGL to boost development
April 24 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Africa Global Logistics (AGL) have signed a partnership to boost the development of the African game.
Reading takeover inches closes after terms agreed over club’s sale
April 24 – English League One side Reading have reached an agreement with a prospective buyer to complete a takeover of the financially-stricken club, with the English Football League (EFL) extending a deadline to finalise the deal to May 5.
Pochettino set for squad shake-up ahead of CONCACAF Gold Cup
April 24 – United States Men’s National Team coach Mauricio Pochettino has declared he’ll be prioritising mental fortitude in his squad selection for the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
UEFA pays record €233m to clubs for international player releases
April 22 – The reigning Premier League Champions, Manchester City, have been allocated €5.17 million ($5.94 million), as part of the European football governing body’s Club Benefits Programme to encourage national team participation by players.
This figure represents the largest allocation to any UEFA club.
Tebas brushes aside threat of suspension as Real Madrid and Barca hostilities escalate
April 23 – LaLiga president Javier Tebas has downplayed the threat of suspension following a formal complaint lodged by Real Madrid, as tensions between Spain’s league boss and his two biggest clubs continue to escalate.
Tite pulls out of Corinthians job at last minute after panic attack
April 23 – Former Brazil coach Tite has announced that he is taking an indefinite break from his professional career to address physical and mental health concerns.
Concacaf partners with Offline Sports for fly-on-wall Champions Cup docu-series
April 23 – Concacaf are taking a big step into the broadcast media world with an agreement with South American and LA-based TV production company Offline Sports to produce a documentary focussed on the 2025 edition of Concacaf’s revamped Champions Cup.
Breaking barriers. Bay FC and Spirit step up to the plate at Giants’ Oracle Park
April 22 – In a first for the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), Bay FC will take on the Washington Spirit at Oracle Park – home of Major League Baseball’s San Francisco Giants – on August 23.