Four convicted by Dutch authorities following violence against Israelis
March 20 – Dutch authorities have convicted four more men for their part in November’s violence against Israeli fans that sparked accusations of anti-Semitism.
ECA looks to reinforce EU links following Executive Committee and Board meetings
March 20 – European Club Association (ECA) has concluded its first Executive Committee and Board Meetings of the year and reinforced its commitment to strengthening ties with key European Union (EU) institutions.
Atalanta step up commercial growth with Deltatre partnership and digital overhaul
March 20 – Atalanta BC are aiming to convert their recent on-field success into commercial growth, partnering with sports technology firm Deltatre to deliver a complete overhaul of their digital infrastructure.
Rangers set for UEFA sanctions following condemnation of “anti-woke” banner
March 20 – Scottish Premiership side Rangers have condemned fans who held up a giant “anti-woke” banner during a recent UEFA Europa League (UEL) tie and admit they now face significant sanctions from UEFA.
Carlsberg returns to European national team football in long-term UEFA deal
March 20 – UEFA and Carlsberg have announced a long-term partnership, making Carlsberg the official beer partner of European football’s governing body.
Landmark UK Football Governance Bill passes House of Lords reading
March 20 – The UK’s landmark Football Governance Bill has moved a step closer to becoming law after clearing its final hurdle in the House of Lords — but efforts to force a sweeping ban on gambling sponsorship in football have been soundly defeated.
Bulgarian club sorry for mourning ex-player who is still alive!
March 20 – Arda Kardzhali’s management has apologized to club legend Petko Ganchev (pictured) after finding out that they had mourned him prior to last weekend’s Bulgarian league match with Levski Sofia when he was in fact very much alive!
USL creates true meritocracy by adding promotion and relegation to its pyramid
March 20 – In news that could permanently alter how football is run in the United States, the upstart, United Soccer League (USL), has announced that it will introduce promotion and relegation to its pyramid, with expectations that it will be in place in 2028.
Pochettino draws red line on political opinion but promises to destroy Panama
March 20 – When Canadian national team boss Jesse Marsch threw a political grenade at SoFi Stadium two weeks ago in the direction of US President Donald Trump, he embraced sports and politics.
His American-Argentine counterpart, USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino, was a little more ginger with the subject when quizzed prior to his team’s semifinal match-up against Panama in the Concacaf Nations League.
Conmebol draws 2025 Copa Libertadores. Will anyone break the Brazilian power play?
March 19 – Defending champions Botafogo have been drawn against Estudiantes de La Plata, Universidad de Chile and Carabobo in the group stages of the 2025 Copa Libertadores.
Cavallo says football is still a ‘toxic’ place for gay men
March 19 – Australia’s first openly gay top-flight footballer, Josh Cavallo, said he receives multiple death threats every day and would find it difficult to encourage other footballers to come out due to the sport’s “toxic” environment.
Canada-Mexico. A heavyweight contest with a KO promised
March 20 – “This has the potential to be a real heavyweight fight and we are excited to be part of it.”
Conmebol’s Dominguez apologises for ‘Tarzan without Cheetah’ comment
March 19 – Conmebol president Alejandro Dominguez has apologised for saying that the Copa Libertadores without Brazilian teams would be like “Tarzan without Cheetah” after a club official had suggested teams could withdraw due to racism.
Poch to juggle his USA starting line-up with Cardoso, Trusty and Robinson ruled out
March 20 – As United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) coach, Maurico Pochettino, embarks on his first international tournament in the Concacaf Nations League, he’s already got a headache or three after losing a trio of highly influential players to injury ahead of his team’s semi-final versus Panama on Thursday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Shriners Children’s partners with Concacaf for 2025 Nations League and Gold Cup
March 20 – Concacaf have announced a partnership with Shriner’s Children that will see the specialist paediatric care providers become the official children’s healthcare provider of Concacaf’s Nations League Finals and Gold Cup.