Vancouver Whitecaps must now turn possession into goals to beat CS Cartaginés
February 25 – Vancouver Whitecaps FC head into the second leg against CS Cartaginés after a bruising 1st leg in Costa Rica that finished all square.
Zipporah to perform newly-unveiled AFC Women’s Asian Cup anthem
February 24 – With kickoff fast approaching, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup has moved to add another layer to the build-up, unveiling the tournament’s first-ever official anthem.
Bayern Women activate Hitachi partnership
February 24 – FC Bayern Women have formally activated their new long-term partnership with Hitachi Energy, with club executives signalling that the agreement represents a step change in the commercial positioning of the women’s side.
Manchester City ink Silentnight deal to kit out ‘The Medlock’
February 24 – Manchester City have added another commercial partner to their expanding portfolio, confirming a deal with UK bedding manufacturer Silentnight as the club’s Official Sleep Partner.
Prestianni handed provisional ban from UEFA following racism claim
February 24 – SL Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been handed a provisional one-match suspension by UEFA following allegations of racist abuse during last week’s Champions League tie against Real Madrid.
IFAB to approve time-wasting clampdown ahead of World Cup
February 24 – Five-second countdowns for throw-ins and goal kicks are set to feature at this summer’s FIFA World Cup, with football’s lawmakers moving to clamp down on time-wasting and slow restarts. Read more …
British government considers unlicensed gambling operator ban in EPL
February 24 – The British government has unveiled plans to ban unlicensed gambling operators from sponsoring professional sports teams, including English Premier League clubs.
Match schedule revealed for FIFA Series 2026
February 2026 – International football’s once-maligned friendly window is growing more competitive every year, and the FIFA Series 2026 is the world governing body’s firmest attempt yet to make those dates matter.
Dick Advocaat steps down as Curaçao coach ahead of FIFA World Cup
February 24 – Dutch veteran manager Dick Advocaat has stepped down as the head coach of Curaçao ahead of their debut appearance at the FIFA World Cup this summer, citing his daughter’s health.
Future uncertain for Sheffield Wednesday after relegation by arch rivals
February 24 – For any club as steeped in English football history as Sheffield Wednesday, relegation would be painful. But to have their three-year stay in the Championship ended by a derby defeat away to Sheffield United gave the moment a particularly brutal edge.
Fears for World Cup security rise as Mexico burns
February 24 – Guadalajara, a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is in lockdown and has reignited concerns over Mexico’s ability to guarantee safety for the tournament after a military operation targeting cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes ended in his death on Sunday.
Serbia opens Academy for sports management professionals
February 24 – In what is being hailed as a revolutionary step for Serbian football, the Football Association of the Western Serbia Region (FSRZS) has officially opened enrolment for the country’s first-ever Academy for Sports Professionals.
Real CD España have a mountain to climb at free-scoring LAFC
February 25 – Los Angeles FC return home for the second leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup tie knowing that only an upset of epic proportion will stop them advancing to the last 16 after a 6-1 demolition of Real CD España in Honduras last week.
Nashville in driving seat against newcomers Atletico Ottawa
February 25 – Nashville are on a roll. Having beaten Atletico Ottawa last week in at TD Place Stadium in Canada, they then opened their MLS campaign with an impressive 4-1 hammering of the New England Revolution at Geodis Park.
Vancouver Whitecaps must now turn possession into goals to beat CS Cartaginés
February 25 – Vancouver Whitecaps FC head into the second leg against CS Cartaginés after a bruising 1st leg in Costa Rica that finished all square.