Hosting major international football tournaments is more than creating content and cash for governing bodies. Increasingly what is left behind and how it impacts the game and society going forward is core to the planning. BNG’s 2027 World Cup bid outlines how it has put legacy at the centre of its plans. Ever since discussions began among our three Associations …

April 10 – 16-time JD Cymru Premier champions The New Saints Football Club have announced a partnership with Beer Trading & Kompass Wines, naming them as the official beer and wine supplier for the club.  The deal will see Beer Trading & Kompass Wines provide alcoholic beverages at Park Hall, for home matches and other events as part of a …

April 10 – Roma defender Gianluca Mancini has escaped a ban after being fined €5,000 for waving a flag depicting Lazio fans as ‘rats’ on Saturday. Mancini’s celebrations at the end of Saturday’s capital derby saw the player waving a huge flag in Lazio colours that also had a giant rat painted on it. The Italian Football Federation opened an investigation …

April 10 – Arsenal held Bayern Munich to a 2-2 draw in their Champions League quarter-final clash as they looked to overcome the haunting losses of the past. Seeking revenge on Bayern Munich for humiliating back-to-back 5-1 defeats last time out in Europe’s premier club competition, the Gunners were able to withstand their bogey team to a hard-earned draw at …

April 10 – Manchester United football director John Murtough has stepped down after more than 10 years in the role, with Newcastle’s Dan Ashworth set to be appointed as part of a restructuring at the club under Sir Jim Ratcliffe. “We want to thank John for his loyal service over many years, and for his support and integrity during this …

April 10 – Real Madrid and Manchester City delivered a Champions League classic in the first leg of their quarter final, with Real equalising late to make the final score 3-3. Even the ISIS bomb threat, which left Spanish police on high alert, was unable to ruin an enthralling football festival filled with fine finishes and late drama at the …

April 10 – Six suspects linked to the murder of Kaizer Chiefs player Luke Fleurs (pictured) have been arrested, South African police have confirmed.  The defender was shot while waiting to be attended to at a petrol station in the Honeydew suburb in Johannesburg on April 3. Police spokesperson Lt-Col Mavela Masondo said the six suspects were traced and arrested …

April 10 – Nigeria and Zambia have completed the line-up for the Olympic women’s tournament, claiming the last two tickets with playoff wins over South Africa and Morocco respectively.  In Pretoria, the Super Falcons held off Banyana Banyana in a goalless draw, enough to ensure a spot in the main draw following a 1-0 win in the first leg. The …

April 10 – Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain are poised for a Remontada rematch in tonight’s UEFA Champions League quarter final. Barca enter the tie in fine form, going unbeaten in 11 games since Xavi announced his intention to leave the club at the end of the current season. PSG continue to try to operate without Kylian Mbappe in preparation …

April 11 – Spain-based energy company Iberdrola has agreed a three-year sponsorship with the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) covering the women’s game in Portugal. This partnership covers all senior women’s football initiatives, including the Portuguese national team, Liga BPI, Portuguese Cup, League Cup, and Super Cup. Fernando Gomes, president of FPF: “Women’s football growth is our daily work. Something we do best …