April 16 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is accelerating its entry into the virtual football space with the official launch of the AFC eChampions League Elite (eACL Elite) this month in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – the brainchild of its first-ever Football eSports Forum in Kuala Lumpur in late 2024.
April 16 – The Singapore Festival of Football is set for a long-term revival following the signing of a five-year partnership between TEG Sport and the Singapore Tourism Board. The pre-season event, which previously attracted strong crowds and top European clubs, will return this July with Arsenal, Newcastle United and AC Milan confirmed to take part.
April 16 – The road to continental youth glory is set following the UEFA U19 EURO group stage draws for both the men’s and women’s tournaments, which were conducted on Tuesday morning. Spain, reigning champions in both competitions, will be looking to defend their crowns this summer as Europe’s top young talents prepare to converge in Romania and Poland.
April 15 – In a scene that perfectly captured the growing football fever sweeping across America’s heartland, KC2026 unveiled the winning Official FIFA World Cup 26 Kansas City Host City Poster before a packed house at Children’s Mercy Park on Saturday night.
April 16 – One of the founder clubs of MLS, FC Dallas, has started the $182 million renovation of its Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.
April 16 – UEFA has launched the second module of its Take Care campaign, with a focus on nutrition, continuing its initiative to harness the power of football to promote healthier lifestyles and positive habits across society.
April 15 – Scottish League One club Dumbarton FC are set to exit insolvency proceedings following a deal struck by administrators Quantuma with Gareth Phillips of the Pendragon Group.
April 16 – The Football Federation of North Macedonia has signed a sponsorship agreement with Vitaminka Prilep, one of the country’s largest food companies.
April 16 – Eddie Howe has expressed heartfelt gratitude for the “messages and warm wishes” he’s received after Newcastle United announced their manager was hospitalised with pneumonia.
April 15 – Brentford have taken a significant step in reviving their multi-club ownership strategy with the acquisition of Spanish third-tier side Merida AD by their newly formed holding company, Best Intentions Analytics.
April 15 – Atletico Madrid have officially extended their long-standing kit deal with Nike in a landmark renewal that will carry the partnership through to the end of the 2034-35 season—pushing the collaboration beyond three decades.
April 15 – LaLiga has confirmed a major overhaul of its audiovisual production structure, appointing Host Broadcast Services (HBS) and Telefónica Servicios Audiovisuales (TSA) as its lead production partners for the next five seasons—while notably retaining control over content generation, a decision that signals a new phase in the league’s strategy to align broadcast output more closely with commercial partnerships and brand identity.
April 15 – FIFA has announced its team of 117 match officials who will oversee the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup in the United States this summer — a landmark tournament that will also serve as a testing ground for new officiating technologies and rule adaptations.
April 15 – Iraq have announced the sacking of manager Jesus Casas with just two games remaining in Asian qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
April 15 – Santos have dismissed their manager Pedro Caixinha after a winless start to the new Brazilian league campaign.