Argentine FA banking on HSBC as it strengthens Asian presence
March 25 – The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has secured HSBC as its new regional sponsor in India and Singapore, furthering its international expansion strategy.
AFC renews media rights deal with ESPN until 2028
March 25 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has renewed its media rights deal with ESPN for the 2025-2028 cycle, ensuring continued exclusive coverage of Asian football across South America and Central America, while also holding non-exclusive rights in the Caribbean.
Club León kicked out of Club World Cup over FIFA’s multiple-club ownership rule
March 25 – Club León have been excluded from the Club World Cup because they don’t meet FIFA’s multiple-club ownership criteria.
Ednaldo Rodrigues re-elected CBF President following Ronaldo withdrawal
March 25 – Following the withdrawal of Ronaldo Nazario’s candidacy from the process, Ednaldo Rodrigues has earned re-election as President of the Brazilian Football Association (CBF).
FSCG dials into Crnogorski Telekom again as partnership stretches to 18 years
March 25 – The Football Federation of Montenegro (FSCG) and Crnogorski Telekom have renewed their cooperation for another year. The country’s largest telecommunications company is one of the FSCG’s longest-standing sponsors, with the pair having been partners for 18 years.
Pochettino linked with Spurs return after poor USMNT Nations League displays
March 25 – Fresh from a humbling in the CONCACAF Nations League, United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) boss Mauricio Pochettino is having to deal with expanded rumors about a return to one of his former clubs, Tottenham Hotspur.
Stamford Bridge future could make or break Chelsea co-ownership
March 25 – Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has a complicated relationship with his partner and the majority owner of the Premier League club, Clearlake Capital, and that looks set to continue unless an agreement is reached regarding the future of Stamford Bridge.
CBF’s aim to grow Brazilian women’s football receives Globo renewal boost
March 25 – Globo, the giant of Brazilian broadcasting, has renewed its right agreement with the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) to air elite men’s and women’s competitions.
Mexico to return to SoFi Stadium to kick off Gold Cup 2025 and their title defence
March 25 — On Sunday night Mexico beat Panama 2-1 infront of the 68,000 fans in the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles to win the Concacaf Nations League. In June they will be back again to open the defence of their defence of their Gold Cup title. That championship was won in 2023, also at the SoFi Stadium and also against Panama in front of a sold out crowd.
Mexico send a message with their CNL win at the SoFi Stadium
March 24 – Mexico is the new name on the Concacaf Nations League trophy after beating a battling Panama 2-1 in a pulsating encounter at the SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, with two more goals from striker Raul Jimenez.
Where does the US go from here? IWF spoke to USMNT legend Eric Wynalda
March 24 – Former United States International Eric Wynalda played for his country 106 times. He also played in three World Cups, becoming the first American to be sent off in 1990, and becoming the first American to score a World Cup goal on American soil against Switzerland in 1994.
After witnessing a weak, timid performances from his national team against Panama and Canada in the Concacaf Nations League, he had plenty to say about the current state of US Soccer to Nick Webster.
Germany to host final four in UEFA’s Nations League in June
March 24 – UEFA have confirmed that Germany will host the Nations League finals this June, with Munich and Stuttgart confirmed as the venues for the four-team tournament.
DFL strengthens development ties to Korean FA with new MoU
March 24 – The DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga and the Korea Football Association (KFA) have formalised a new cooperation agreement aimed at driving technical development in Korean football and deepening commercial ties between one of Europe’s most broadcast leagues and one of Asia’s most engaged markets.
Brentford align with Portugal’s Gil Vincente to share player data and development expertise
March 24 – Premier League club Brentford have entered into a strategic partnership with Portuguese side Gil Vicente, aiming to bolster player development, performance, and operational expertise.
New Zealand beat New Calendonia to grab OFC’s guaranteed 2026 slot
March 24 – New Zealand laboured to a 3-0 victory against New Caledonia to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and return to the global stage for the first time in 16 years.