April 5 – The opportunity of football to bring a transformational change to cities and their sporting cultures is nowhere more evident currently that in the US.
April 5 – The fast-growing USL, operator of second and third tier professional leagues in the US and now a top tier Women’s professional league that debuts in August, has concluded more commercial partnerships starting with the current 2024 season.
April 4 – Botafogo owner John Textor could face up to a year’s suspension as he goes on trial at Brazil’s top sports court for failing to provide evidence for his claims of match-fixing in the Brazilian league.
April 4 – Spanish top-flight club Getafe have been ordered to partially close their central stand for three matches by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) following the racial and xenophobic abuse suffered by Sevilla manager Quique Sánchez Flores and player Marcus Acuna (pictured) in Saturday’s league game.
Sepp Blatter, the decorated former President of FIFA, who has more honorary degrees, noble titles and other high awards than almost anyone else who springs to mind, has published yet another ‘book’.
April 4 – The Turkish Football Federation has ordered Trabzonspor to play their next six home matches in front of empty stands following the riots after the Super Lig match between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahce last month.
April 4 – FC Barcelona are one of the world leaders in giving first team minutes to young players, as the club continues to thrive despite a reduced transfer spend.
April 4 – Premier League Wolverhampton Wanderers have forged a partnership with J-League outfit Shonan Bellmare, aiming to nurture elite Asian football talent and provide them with opportunities in the Premier League.
April 4 – The goalkeeper of a Spanish third division club has been banned for two games after confronting a supporter who he claimed racially abused him.
April 4 – In the most recent update to the FIFA World Rankings, Argentina continue to hold the coveted first position and have even extended their lead. Despite a loss to Germany on home soil, France remain in second place.
April 4 – Chelsea have condemned abuse of their England international midfielder Conor Gallagher after he was criticised for appearing not to acknowledge a high five from a black child moments before a Premier League match.
April 4 – The Leagues Cup, the 47-team club competition played between the MLS and Liga MX in North America, has unveiled a multi-year sponsorship with PepsiCo brands Lay’s, Sabritas, Gamesa, and Rockstar Energy Drink .
April 4 – Global media and tech business Yahoo has struck a deal between its Yahoo Sports division and streaming platform OneFootball to create a new hub for football content.
April 3 – Luis Rubiales, the disgraced former president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF), has been arrested as part of a corruption investigation.
April 3 – Fenerbahce members have voted against a proposal to withdraw from the Turkish Super Lig.