Validsign’s John Lagemen pulls out of Ado Den Haag acquisition
March 21 – Dutch club Ado Den Haag have confirmed that the proposed acquisition by businessman John Lageman has been called off.
Women's Euro 2025
Italy’s Soncin says they can push Spain
July 11 – In search of knockout qualification, Italy and its manager Andrea Soncin have said their side can hurt world champions Spain, who have been in rampant form at Euro 2025.
Marriott Bonvoy books in for long term stay at Kai Tak Sports Park
March 21 – Marriott Bonvoy has been unveiled as the latest heavyweight partner of Hong Kong’s soon-to-be-opened Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP), in a multi-year deal that positions the global hotel group at the heart of Asia’s newest sports and entertainment hub.
Canada to host 4-team friendly tournament as part of Gold Cup prep
March 21 – Canada have announced they are hosting a four-team friendly tournament this June at Toronto’s BMO Field. Played as two doubleheaders on June 7 and June 10, matches will complete four days before the Gold Cup kicks off.
Panama stun USA in added time to rewrite the Hollywood Park script
March 21 – With a goal in the fourth minute of added time Panama derailed the USA’s expectations of a ‘fourpeat’ Nations league win with a goal by supersub Cecilio Waterman in the fourth minute of added time.
Concacaf bets on sports data commercial boost
March 21 – Concacaf has inked a multi-year deal with Sports AI and data heavyweight Stats Perform, as the confederation looks to capitalise on the soaring value of sports data and betting content to grow its bottom line.
Fiji seek to upset favourites New Zealand in Oceania World Cup qualifier
March 20 – New Zealand will be sky-high favourites to clinch Oceania’s 2026 World Cup ticket, but in the final round of qualifiers other contenders can secure a playoff berth.
Toronto accused of ‘scalping’ 2026 World Cup hospitality tickets
March 20 – In a bizarre proposal, the Canadian host city of Toronto is considering spending $10.7million on hospitality tickets for the 2026 World Cup with the aim of reselling them at higher prices.
UEFA cracks down on Olimpija Ljubljana and Anderlecht for fan misconduct
March 20 – UEFA has come down hard on NK Olimpija Ljubljana and RSC Anderlecht in the wake of a collection of serious fan misconduct incidents in recent European fixtures.
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!