Albanians launch naming rights tender for top tier league
March 5 – The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) has launched a tender process for the naming rights to the country’s top tier Kategoria Superiore, for the 2024-27 period.
IFAB clears way for concussion subs, but sinbins remain on trial
March 4 – Football’s lawmakers have approved a series of changes ahead of the 2024/25 season, impacting all major leagues across the globe.
Montagliani says W Gold Cup is part of Concacaf’s ongoing W strategy
March 2 – With the W Gold Cup now entering its semi-final stage, Concacaf president Victor Montagliani has written an open letter published on the confederation’s website emphasising that the tournament is “the continuation of a journey that started with our W strategy.”
Betting probe ongoing, Dorival Jr includes Lucas Paqueta in first Brazil squad
March 4 – New Brazil manager Dorival Jr has recalled West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta to the national team for the first time since an investigation began into suspicious betting.
Levski’s building business applies for planning but stadium finance uncertain
March 4 – Bulgaria’s Levski Sofia has officially submitted documents to re build the Georgi Asparuhov stadium to the Sofia Regional Administration and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Bulgaria through its newly formed company ‘Georgi Asparuhov Stadium’ EAD.
LaLiga review video of Vinicius Jr being racially abused by child
March 4 – LaLiga is analysing a video reportedly showing Vinicius Jr being racially abused during Real Madrid’s game at Valencia at the weekend.
Infantino sees red over blue card proposals
March 4 – FIFA President Gianni Infantino has ruled out blue cards being shown to players sent to sin bins.
US muscle out Colombia 3-0 and head to San Diego for Canada showdown
February 3 – In a bad tempered quarter final, particularly in the first half, the USA beat Colombia 3-0 in the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The US now move on to face Canada in the semi-finals in San Diego on Wednesday.
Bellingham crash landing after mid-air goal chaos
March 4 – Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham was shown a red card for approaching the referee after the official called an end to action whilst the ball was seemingly in mid-air, about to be headed home by the England international in the last minute of the game.
Fan fury mounts as time looks to be running out for Poch
March 4 – Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has asked for the blame to be placed on his shoulders after Blues fans turned on the Argentine during their 2-2 draw with Brentford on Saturday.
Flamengo build on winning start with Tite
March 4 – Flamengo clinched the Taça Guanabara with a 3-0 victory against Madureira to kickstart the new year in style.
Mexico take the hard route to Brazil semi-final with 3-2 win over Paraguay
March 3 – In an entertaining quarter final at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, Mexico dominated and then only just managed to scrape past a brave Paraguayan challenge 3-2 that in the second half pushed the Mexicans to the brink of disaster.
Zanaretto brace as Brazil cruise past Argentina into semis
March 2 – Brazil turned on the style for a 5-1 win over Argentina at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles to secure their semi-final spot in San Diego next week where they will face either Mexico or Paraguay.
Extra-time drama sees Canada squeeze past Costa Rica to the W Gold Cup semi-finals
March 2 – It took extra time, but Canada eventually dispatched Costa Rica 1-0 in a one-sided quarter final that saw the Canadians throw everything they had at Costa Rica’s defence and their outstanding goalkeeper Daniela Solera.
Saudi Arabia officially launches 2034 World Cup bid with unveiling of logo and slogan
March 1 – The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), the only country left in the bidding to host the 2034 World Cup, has formally launched its bid campaign under the ‘Growing. Together’ slogan.