April 25 – The UEFA Foundation for Children is marking a decade of impact with a new pan-European initiative aimed at reinforcing its mission through grassroots investment. As the foundation celebrates ten years of operations, it has announced a €1 million solidarity fund to be distributed among UEFA’s 55 member associations for the development of local social projects focused on disadvantaged children.
April 25 – The ultras of Bulgaria’s CSKA Sofia have threatened to hold a large-scale protest in the centre of Sofia after the Municipal Council refused to name one of the newly built metro stations in the capital after the name of the club, SC CSKA.
April 24 – The Hellenic Football Federation (EPO), in collaboration with the non-profit organisation Socialinnov, has announced the implementation of the Empower Women in Football educational program.
April 24 – English League One side Reading have reached an agreement with a prospective buyer to complete a takeover of the financially-stricken club, with the English Football League (EFL) extending a deadline to finalise the deal to May 5.
April 22 – The reigning Premier League Champions, Manchester City, have been allocated €5.17 million ($5.94 million), as part of the European football governing body’s Club Benefits Programme to encourage national team participation by players.
This figure represents the largest allocation to any UEFA club.
April 23 – LaLiga president Javier Tebas has downplayed the threat of suspension following a formal complaint lodged by Real Madrid, as tensions between Spain’s league boss and his two biggest clubs continue to escalate.
April 22 – Leeds United and Burnley have secured promotion to the Premier League, with the two sides occupying unassailable positions in the automatic spots on 94 points each.
April 22 – Carlo Ancelotti is expected to step down as Real Madrid manager following the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona on April 26, with the Italian lined up to take over as Brazil’s new head coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
April 22 – AC Milan have taken another step in their international grassroots strategy with the launch of two Milan Junior Camps in Central Europe this July — in Prague (14–18 July) and Rovinka, Slovakia (21–25 July).
April 22 – Barcelona bounced back from Alexia Putellas’ missed penalty to secure a dominant 4-1 win over Chelsea in the Women’s Champions League semi-finals on Sunday. Olympique Lyonnais hold a 2-1 advantage over Arsenal in the other last-four tie.
April 22 – Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has a “gentleman’s agreement” with the club, according to Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro, in relation to potential job offers from his former clubs.
April 17 – With an outstanding away performance and a late Gabriel Martinelli strike, Arsenal defeated Real Madrid 2-1 to eliminate the European champions 5-1 on aggregate from the Champions League.
April 17 – Spain’s Villarreal CF continues its quiet infiltration of the US youth soccer market with the opening of an academy in Hailey, Idaho—marking the club’s 14th affiliated academy in North America.
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 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.