May 22 – In a dramatic break from tradition, UEFA European Championship hosts will need to qualify for EURO 2028, meaning joint-organisers England, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland could face the unprecedented scenario of missing their own tournament.
May 22 – Real Madrid superstar, Vinícius Júnior has been the victim of racist abuse during his time in Spain, however, the court system is now fighting back on the Brazilian’s behalf, finding five Real Valladolid supporters guilty of committing a hate crime.
May 20 – Disabled supporters of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have expressed outrage at UEFA’s “woefully inadequate” allocation of just 52 accessible tickets for the Europa League Final in Bilbao, Spain. The San Mames stadium has a capacity of nearly 50,000.
May 20 – Ligue 1’s annual anti-homophobia campaign descended into controversy last weekend as multiple players declined to take part, one striker refused to play altogether, and a homophobic slur was heard during a tunnel exchange – putting French football’s commitment to inclusivity under fresh scrutiny.
May 20 – Dusan Kerkez, the Bosnian coach in charge of financially-stricken Bulgarian outfit Botev Plovdiv, has announced he will leave the club at the end of the current season.
May 19 – UEFA and Groupe Amaury, owner of France Football and L’Équipe, have set Monday September 22 as the date for the 69th edition of the Ballon d’Or.
May 20 – UEFA has issued a warning to fans ahead of the club competition finals not to buy tickets on the secondary market, from unauthorised third parties, websites, agencies or from touts.
May 19 – The UEFA Executive Committee, most of whom spent last week in Paraguay at the FIFA Congress, will convene in Bilbao, Spain, on Wednesday May 21 ahead of the Europa League final between Spurs and Manchester United.
May 19 – England’s Women’s Super League is rebranding with new names and visual identity as the women’s professional game continues its transition from FA control.
May 19 – Conmebol and UEFA met on the sidelines of the FIFA Congress in Paraguay last week to discuss the staging of the second edition of the men’s Finalissima, the single match intercontinental championship between the winners of the 2024 Copa America and the 2024 Euro.
May 19 – The Football Association of Serbia (FSS) is to support all women’s clubs in the Serbian Super League and First League with the supply of a full kit, consisting of a shirt, shorts, and socks.
May 16 – Barcelona were crowned LaLiga champions on Wednesday night after a 2-0 derby win at Espanyol – and fittingly, it was Lamine Yamal who delivered the decisive blow.
May 16 – Nothing says England more than necking pints and watching football at the local pub – and this summer, bleary-eyed punters will have an extra excuse to tell their bosses they’re “working from home” should England or Wales reach the business end of the UEFA Women’s European Championships.
May 16 – Bulgarian champions Ludogorets Razgrad have signed a partnership with Swedish industrial company Husqvarna. As a result of the signed contract, the latest generation of robotic lawnmowers will maintain all the pitches of the club’s training complex in Razgrad.
