Swedish clubs reject introduction of VAR into top-tier league
April 26 – Sweden is set to reject the introduction and implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) after elite clubs voiced their opposition to the technology.
Joao Neves tops world U20 ranking as data points to where Summer transfer focus will be
April 26 – Benfica starlet Joao Neves is the most seasoned U20 player in world football according to data provided by the CIES Football Observatory.
Marta to quit international football after the Olympics
April 26 – Brazil legend Marta, 38, will retire from international football this year, she confirmed.
Man Utd’s desire for Ashworth tests Ratcliffe’s pocket
April 26 – The row between Manchester United and Newcastle over the latter putting their sporting director Dan Ashworth on gardening leave is set to go to arbitration in an effort to resolve the impasse.
Juventus brings in Two Circles to drive commercial proposition
April 24 – Juventus and WPP-owned sports marketing agency Two Circles have agreed a five-year partnership to collaborate on the 36-time Italian Champions’ new commercial partnerships programme.
FIFA signs Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco as a worldwide sponsor partner in 4-year deal
April 25 – State-owned Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco has become one of FIFA’s Major Worldwide Partners’ in a four-year deal running through to the end of 2027 and covering both the 2026 men’s and 2027 women’s World Cups.
Concacaf reports record interest in Girls’ U15 Championship to be played across 3 countries
April 26 – A record 35 nations have expressed interest in competing in the 2024 Concacaf Girls’ U15 Championship to be held in August 5-11.
Premier League to discuss hard salary cap, but big club opposition grows
April 25 – For the first time English Premier League clubs are set to discuss a hard salary cap at their next shareholders meeting on Monday but the proposal is likely to face strong opposition.
ECA launches sustainability strategy as a ‘priority’ for all stakeholders
April 25 – The European Club Association has launched its first Sustainability Strategy which the organisation hopes will tackle several pressing social and environment issues facing the game.
Map reading: CAF awards Renaissance Berkane win over USM Alger after game cancelled
April 25 – Morocco’s Renaissance Berkane have been awarded a 3-0 win over Algerian rivals USM Alger in their African Confederation Cup semi-final after the game was cancelled at the 11th hour over a row about Berkane’s shirts.
Union of European Clubs appoints Belgium’s Union Saint-Gillloise boss, Alex Muzio, as first chair
April 25 – Chairman of Belgian club Union Saint-Gillloise Alex Muzio has been elected the president of the Union of European Clubs (UEC) with co-founders Dennis Gudasic and Gareth Farrelly elected to other key roles.
No head for heights: Flamengo lose first match of 2024 to Bolivar
April 25 – In their first defeat of 2024, Brazilian giants Flamengo went down 2-1 to Bolivar to cede the initiative in Group E of the Copa Libertadores to the Bolivian club.
English FA drafts in Sue Day from rugby union as new director of football
April 25 – The English Football Association has announced the appointment of Sue Day as its new director of women’s football.
Man City agree digital collectible deal with Quidd
April 25 – Manchester City have agreed a multi-year partnership with digital collectible business Quidd, a subsidiary of Animoca brands, who first partnered with the treble winners in December 2020.
Liverpool lose ground in title chase as Everton head towards Premier League security
April 25 – Liverpool’s chase for the Premier League title has lost steam but Everton’s battle for survival has strengthened following Everton’s 2-0 win over their bitter cross-town rivals at Goodison Park.