NWSL to expand to 18 teams by 2028 season
March 13 – The National Women’s Soccer League has confirmed that the league will award its 18th franchise later this year.
Wowow adds UWCL rights for Japan to UEFA men’s club package through to 2031
March 13 – Japanese satellite TV network Wowow has added UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) broadcast rights in Japan to the renewal of its UEFA men’s club competition rights through to the end of the 2030/31 season.
Apologies not enough as UEFA charges Pedro Neto for pushing PSG ballboy
March 12 – Tempers flare in the UEFA Champions League for many reasons, but on Wednesday night in Paris, the flashpoint in Chelsea FC’s crushing 5–2 defeat to current holders, Paris Saint-Germain came from one of the game’s oldest sideline traditions…the ball boy.
NWSL to make trading card debut with Panini
March 13 – The name Panini carries a kind of mythology within the sport’s memorabilia culture. From sticker albums traded in schoolyards to prized trading cards kept in protective sleeves, Panini products are the connection between fans and players they follow. That legacy is set to continue in a new arena, the women’s game.
JAS secures Premier League TV rights for Vietnam in $110m deal
March 13 – Thai telecommunications firm Jasmine International (JAS) has expanded its reach into Asian football broadcasting after securing the exclusive Vietnamese rights to the Premier League for the next five and a half seasons.
De Medeiros unopposed for a third term as SIGA’s global CEO
March 12 – Emanuel Macedo de Medeiros is set to for another term as Global Chief Executive Officer of the Sports Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA). De Medeiros is running unopposed for the 2026–2030 term.
Fashionable new look for Romanian national teams
March 13 – The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) has announced a new partnership with fashion brand Made by Society to develop a clothing collection dedicated to the Romanian National Team.
Arriola brace as Seattle stun 2025 finalists Vancouver Whitecaps
March 12 – Paul Arriola struck twice as the Seattle Sounders delivered a ruthless lesson in efficiency, brushing aside last year’s finalist, the Vancouver Whitecaps, 3–0 in the first leg of their Champions Cup round-of-16 clash Thursday night.
Denkey double helps Cincinnati to 3-goal lead for return trip to Tigres
March 12 – Two goals and an assist from Kévin Denkey gave hosts FC Cincinnati a 3-0 lead over Tigres UANL for the second leg of their last 16 Champions Cup series at Estadio Universitario next week.
English clubs struggle in Round of 16 of UEFA Champions League
March 12 – The first legs of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 delivered a familiar mix of drama, controversy and the occasional hammering as Europe’s elite took their first steps toward the quarter-finals.
Chelsea boast most valuable squad in the world according to CIES Football Observatory
March 12 – English Premier League side Chelsea hold the most valuable squad in world football according to new figures from the CIES Football Observatory, with the London club topping the latest global ranking of aggregate transfer value.
Manchester City extend partnership with Chinese liquor firm JNC Baijiu
March 12 – Manchester City have renewed their partnership with Chinese liquor manufacturer JNC Baijiu, extending a relationship that has focused on connecting the club with supporters across China.
Qatar Stars League resumes despite continued unrest in the Middle East
March 12 – Football returns to Qatar on Thursday as the Qatar Stars League resumes following a nationwide suspension triggered by regional security concerns linked to the recent U.S. – Israeli military campaign against Iran.
Union of European Clubs proposes radical UEFA revenue distribution model
By Samindra Kunti in Sofia
March 12 – Lobby group the Union of European Clubs (UEC) has proposed a new and radical redistribution model of UEFA revenue to address financial inequality in the club game.
Postponing 2026 FIFA World Cup ‘not realistic’ states governing body
March 12 – As geopolitical tensions continue to grip the world in uncertainty, senior officials at FIFA say postponing the 2026 FIFA World Cup is not a realistic option, even as the governing body continues to monitor the conflict involving Iran and its potential impact on the tournament.
Speaking at the International Broadcast Centre for the 48-nation competition, FIFA World Cup Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi said the scale and complexity of the tournament make any delay extraordinarily difficult.