São Paulo announce large deficit as transfer revenue dips
April 29 – Brazilian club São Paulo have reported a net loss of approximately $50.4 million for the 2024 fiscal year, citing a shortfall in player transfer revenues as a key factor.
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Construction begins on Kranjčevićeva Stadium in Croatian capital Zagreb
April 29 – The Mayor of Zagreb, Tomislav Tomašević, alongside Deputy Mayors Danijela Dolenec and Luka Korlaet, laid the foundation stone to mark the beginning of construction works on the Kranjčevićeva Stadium in the Croatian capital.
Inter Miami’s unbeaten streak halted as Lionel Messi rested
April 29 – Inter Miami’s unbeaten start to the Major League Soccer (MLS) season came to a dramatic end as FC Dallas rallied from a 3-1 deficit to secure a stunning 4-3 victory at Chase Stadium in Florida.
NWSL applies to US Soccer for second division license with 2026 launch mooted
April 28 – The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has formally applied to the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) to establish a new Division II league, further demonstrating the continued growth of women’s soccer in the United States.
Soccerex partners with 433 for European event in May
April 28 – Soccerex, renowned for its tagline ‘We are football, connected,’, has announced a partnership with 433, one of the world’s most influential football media platforms, which becomes official media partner for the upcoming Soccerex Europe 2025 event.
US star power drives Birmingham and Wrexham into Championship
April 27 – League One football has been illuminated by celebrity ownership this season, with NFL legend Tom Brady’s Birmingham City breaking the league points record while Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Wrexham secured promotion to the Championship on the same day.
Red mist at Real Madrid as Rüdiger, Vázquez and Bellingham unravel in Copa del Rey final
April 28 – In a shocking display of indiscipline, Real Madrid’s Antonio Rüdiger could face a lengthy suspension after being dismissed for throwing an object at referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea during the Copa Del Rey final.
Dorival Junior to take charge at Corinthians after Tite drops out
April 27 – Sao Paulo giants Corinthians are set to appoint Dorival Junior as their new manager after Tite withdrew from contract negotiations for health reasons.
Brazilian and Inter Milan legend Jair da Costa dies, aged 84
April 28 – Brazilian forward and World Cup winner Jair da Costa has died at the age of 84.
Ajax, Bayern, Benfica and Man United to commit to inaugural W7F tournament in Portugal
April 25 – The launch of the women’s World Sevens Football (W7F) tournament took a significant step forward this week with the confirmation of four of Europe’s biggest clubs set to compete in its inaugural edition in Portugal.
UEFA Foundation for Children celebrates 10 years with launch of €1m solidarity fund
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.
Palmeiras hit the heights with 3-2 win at altitude in Bolivia
April 25 – On Thursday, Palmeiras defeated Bolívar 3-2 at altitude to maintain a perfect record in the Copa Libertadores.
CSKA Sofia fans plan mass protest after council refuses to name new metro station after club
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.
Old school River Plate-Boca derby transformed into a high tech showpiece at Mâs Monumental
April 245 – Argentina’s Superclásico between River Plate and Boca Juniors this weekend isn’t just another edition of South America’s most intense club rivalry – it’s a window into the future of football on the continent in a stadium that has embraced technology to transform its operations.
DAZN sub-licenses 2025 Club World Cup TV rights to Globo in Brazil
April 25 – Brazilian broadcaster Globo has partnered with streaming platform DAZN to broadcast the inaugural edition of the new Club World Cup.