MLS’s longest coaching reign ends as Vermes leaves Sporting Kansas City
April 1 – The longest-serving manager in Major League Soccer (MLS), Peter Vermes (pictured), has mutually agreed to part ways with Sporting Kansas City (SKC).
TS Capital Partners acquire 75% stake in Spanish side Recreativo de Huelva
April 1 – TS Capital Partners, a private equity and venture capital firm, has acquired a 75% stake in Spanish third division side Recreativo de Huelva – with the group set to become the largest shareholder in the entity.
LAFC-Club América play-off may decide final spot at FIFA Club World Cup
April 1 – With Club León being replaced in the FIFA Club World Cup due to failing to meet FIFA’s multi-club ownership rules, a spot has opened up in the tournament, billed as the richest club competition the world has ever seen.
Everton announce year of financial progress despite seventh consecutive year of losses
April 1 – It’s not often a £53.2million loss can be counted as a win, but in the case of Everton, it marks an £89.1m improvement on the deficit incurred during the 2022-23 season, with the club saying that the reduction outlines a year of financial progress.
BFU joins forces with clubs and fans to organize ‘family’ day in efbet League
April 1 – The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) is organizing a special campaign this month to promote zero violence in the country’s stadiums in cooperation with the Margaritka project and supporters’ clubs of all efbet League teams.
Starlizard report find slight drop in ‘fixed’ matches, but match-fixers still a clear and present danger
April 1 – Sports integrity specialists Starlizard Integrity Services (SIS) have reported a slight drop in matches suspected of match-fixing in their annual report that covers more than 74,000 national and international games in 2024.
U17 Asian Cup set for April 3 kick off; 8 teams qualify for U17 World Cup in November
April 1 – The 16-nation AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025 kicks off Thursday, April 3 with the top eight finishers qualifying for the first of the expanded annual 48-team U-17 World Cups to be played in Qatar this November.
AFC sets 2028 dates for expanded Futsal championships and Beach Soccer finals
April 1 – Following on from success of the AFC’s Beach Soccer finals in Thailand last week, dates for the next editions of the Beach Soccer and Futsal Asian Cups have been announced by the AFC Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee.
Palestinians lobby UEFA in protest over Israeli clubs in West Bank and Moshe Zuares’ power bid
March 31 – In a letter to UEFA, the Palestine FA (PFA) has raised the issue of Israeli settlement clubs and flag the confederation’s integrity checks.
All-conquering Spain unveil bid to co-host 2035 Women’s World Cup with Morocco and Portugal
March 31 – Spain’s National Women’s Team has conquered the world, winning the most recent Women’s World Cup (WWC), however, off-field, non-sporting scandals have battered the reputation of the Federation. With the announcement of a bid for WWC 2035, the Federation is hoping to restore the image of the organisation.
Dortmund take world lead with 11,000 solar panels planned for Westfallen
March 31 – The sun might not shine all the time in Dortmund, but that hasn’t stopped Borussia (BvB) from partnering with JA Solar to install the largest stadium rooftop solar system in the world.
Alves wins appeal against rape conviction
March 31 – Former Barcelona and Brazil player Daniel Alves has won his appeal against a rape conviction, with a Spanish court overturning the ruling.
Iran win 4th Asian Beach Soccer title and head to Seychelles World Cup with Oman and Japan
March 31 – Iran cemented their dominance in Asian beach soccer with a record-breaking fourth AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup title on Sunday, dismantling Oman 8-1 in a commanding final in Pattaya, Thailand. The victory not only solidified Iran’s status as the most successful team in the tournament’s history but also secured back-to-back championships for the reigning champions.
Bayern threaten legal action against Canada Soccer over Davies’ ACL tear
March 31 – German Bundesliga leaders, Bayern Munich, are considering legal action against the Canadian Soccer Federation following their star player Alphonso Davies’ serious knee injury sustained versus the United States in last week’s, Concacaf Nations League third-place playoff.
Man City face fan backlash as Viagogo becomes club’s 9th ticket resale partner
March 31 – Manchester City fans have accused the club of being “tone deaf” after announcing a global partnership with ticket resale giant Viagogo – a move that has reignited fears over soaring prices, ticket touting, and away fans infiltrating home sections at the Etihad.