Fossil Free Football launches anti-Aramco ‘FootbOil tanning range’ ad spoof
March 30 – Fossil Free Football is protesting against FIFA’s partnership with Saudi oil giant Aramco with the launch of a satirical ad campaign.
African Leagues combine to form new WLA regional body
March 30 – A group of eight African domestic leagues have formalised a new platform aimed at closer coordination across the club game, with the launch of ‘African Leagues’ under the umbrella of the World Leagues Association (WLA).
90% of Premier League fans say VAR has worsened match day, finds FSA survey
March 30 – VAR in the Premier League has long been a source of fan frustration. New figures released by the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) show a clear majority of supporters question whether the technology has improved the game at all.
Denver Summit smash NWSL attendance record at debut home game
March 30 – Denver Summit FC promised they were going to break the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) attendance records and going into their first home game in their inaugural season this weekend they did it.
Lise Klaveness awarded Ernest Lee Jahncke Award for courageous leadership in sport
March 30 – Norwegian FA president Lise Klaveness has received the inaugural Ernest Lee Jahncke Award, awarded for courageous leadership in sport.
Man City secure reformatted ePremier League title with final win over Leeds
March 30 – Manchester City Esports underlined their dominance on the domestic gaming stage stage by retaining the ePremier League title this weekend, with Matias Bonanno and Jafonso sealing a third consecutive crown at Dock10 Studios in Manchester.
PepsiCo adds England teams to its football sponsorship portfolio
March 30 – The English Football Association has signed a new four-year deal with Pepsi MAX, with the beverage giant coming on board as the official soft drinks partner of both England’s men’s and women’s senior teams.
Hands up, give us all your money… it’s the great USA 2026 World Cup fan robbery
March 30 – The 2026 World Cup hasn’t kicked off yet, and supporters are already being fleeced, one item at a time. This time, it’s a train ticket.
After 10-year wait Karşıyaka’s new stadium gets Izmir government green light
March 30 – One of Turkey’s oldest sports clubs, Karşıyaka TD in Ismir, has had the long-awaited Karşıyaka Stadium green lighted by the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality.
Messi to have stand named after him at Inter Miami’s new Nu Stadium
March 30 – Inter Miami will name a section of their new Nu Stadium the Leo Messi Stand. It is a tribute to a living, active player, and almost unheard of in world football, where the accolade is more usually give to long retired players.
After 44-year gap, Roy Hodgson returns to save Bristol City’s season, aged 78
March 30 – The oldest swinger in town is back. Roy Hodgson turns 50 years in management this year, and to mark the occasion, he’s taking charge of Bristol City for the final seven games of the Championship season.
AFC draws match-ups for Champions League Elite Finals in Jeddah in April
March 30 – The AFC last week drew the match-ups for centralised Finals of the AFC Champions League Elite scheduled for April 16-25, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
LA 2026 adds Will Ferrell as host committee cheerleader
March 30 – The Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee has added Will Ferrell to its growing list of community ambassadors, and the line-up is starting to look as impressive as the tournament itself.
Iran teams will not travel to ‘hostile’ countries; Tractor FC asks for venue change for ACL Elite tie
March 27 – Iran has banned its sports teams from traveling to countries considered to be “hostile,” Iranian state TV reported on Thursday ahead of Tractor FC’s Champions League fixture in Saudi Arabia in April.
“The presence of national and club teams in countries that are considered hostile and are unable to ensure the security of Iranian athletes and team members is prohibited until further notice,” a statement said.
Bolivia and Jamaica take a step closer to 2026 finals but face Iraq and Congo next
March 27 – Bolivia and Jamaica have kept their World Cup dreams alive following narrow wins against Suriname and New Caledonia to progress in the intercontinental playoffs.