27 Mar, 2026
March 27 – Iran has banned its sports teams from traveling to countries considered to be “hostile,” Iranian state TV reported on Thursday ahead of Tractor FC’s Champions League fixture…
March 25 – Czech football has been rocked by a wide-ranging match-fixing investigation, with polices swooping to detain dozens of players, referees and club officials as well as other individuals…
March 23 – When Inter Miami rested Lionel Messi from an MLS away trip to Charlotte, in order to have him ready for their crucial mid-week second leg Champions Cup…
March 20 – FIFA has said it will not act against Israeli settlement clubs in the West Bank, but fined the Israeli FA (IFA) over discrimination. At the 2024 FIFA…
March 19 – Manchester City have added another layer to their growing tech stack, confirming a new partnership with N-able which will see it become the club’s Official Cybersecurity Partner…

Iran teams will not travel to ‘hostile’ countries; Tractor FC asks for venue change for ACL Elite tie

March 27 – Iran has banned its sports teams from traveling to countries considered to be “hostile,” Iranian state TV reported on Thursday ahead of Tractor FC’s Champions League fixture in Saudi Arabia in April. “The presence of national and club teams in countries that are considered hostile and are unable to ensure the security […]

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Czech police swoop to arrest more than 50 in match-fixing scandal

March 25 – Czech football has been rocked by a wide-ranging match-fixing investigation, with polices swooping to detain dozens of players, referees and club officials as well as other individuals linked to the Czech game. Reports from the Czech Republic say that police carried out coordinated raids on Tuesday morning, targeting suspected match-fixing and bribery […]

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Champions Cup is forcing top clubs into a re-prioritisation of season objectives

March 23 – When Inter Miami rested Lionel Messi from an MLS away trip to Charlotte, in order to have him ready for their crucial mid-week second leg Champions Cup tie against Nashville, it reflected a wider prioritisation of the Champions Cup that is being seen throughout clubs in the Concacaf region. The 2026 Concacaf […]

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FIFA refuses to suspend Israel over levelling of Gaza and West Bank settlement clubs in Israeli leagues

March 20 – FIFA has said it will not act against Israeli settlement clubs in the West Bank, but fined the Israeli FA (IFA) over discrimination. At the 2024 FIFA Congress, the Palestinian FA (PFA) demanded Israel be suspended from the global game over the war in Gaza and that FIFA act against Israeli settlement […]

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N-able agrees Cybersecurity partnership with Manchester City

March 19 – Manchester City have added another layer to their growing tech stack, confirming a new partnership with N-able which will see it become the club’s Official Cybersecurity Partner across both the men’s and women’s teams. As part of the agreement, N-able will roll out its technology – including AI-driven security tools – to […]

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European Leagues prioritises wider club revenue distribution as international comps cannibalise domestic ones

March 13 – The European Leagues have stressed the need for a new redistribution model in European club football to address financial polarisation as a matter of urgency. Polarisation and redistribution of European revenues, following the UEC’s proposal, were high on the agenda at the general assembly of the European Leagues in the Bulgarian capital. […]

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World Cup 2026: Trump changes tune and tells defiant Iran to stay home and stay safe

March 13 – Having said Iran were welcome at this summer’s World Cup in the USA, President Donald Trump said has now sent a chilling advisory to the team not to participate for “their own life and safety.” Posting on the social media site Truth Social, trump said: “The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome […]

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Trump and Infantino say Iran are welcome at 2026 finals, but Iranian FA boss Taj isn’t feeling the love

March 11 – FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said that US President Donald Trump had offered reassurances over Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup, saying the team are “welcome”. Infantino said he met with Trump in Washington to discuss preparations for the competition and that the pair “also spoke about the current situation in […]

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Ravens’ offensive line gets help as John Simpson agrees to 3-year, $30 million deal

The Ravens’ porous offensive line is getting some help in the form of a familiar face. John Simpson, who spent the past two seasons with the New York Jets, is returning to Baltimore. The guard has agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract, a source with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed to The Baltimore […]

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