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Levsil Sofia to tear down Georgi Asparuhov Stadium to make way for €100m new build

March 26 – Bulgaria’s Levski Sofia have unveiled plans to build a new stadium, which will cost the club BGN 200 million (€100 million). The new facility, which will be built on the site of the current Georgi Asparuhov Stadium (pictured), will have a seated-capacity of 20,200.

The news was revealed by former Levski Supervisory Board member and club shareholder Petar Ganev, who reviewed the documentation before the club’s General Meeting this week.

Europe

LFP Media expands French leagues’ global footprint with CAMB.AI deal

March 25 – LFP Media has signed a multi-year agreement with CAMB.AI to enhance the international accessibility of Ligue 1 McDonald’s and Ligue 2 BKT.

Europe

Germany to host final four in UEFA’s Nations League in June

March 24 – UEFA have confirmed that Germany will host the Nations League finals this June, with Munich and Stuttgart confirmed as the venues for the four-team tournament.

Competitions

Belgium and Lukaku leave it late to stay in Nations League top tier

March 24 – With two goals Romelu Lukaku fired Belgium to a 3-0 win against Ukraine to erase a shock 3-1 defeat from the first leg and retain his side’s spot in the Nations League A-League.

Europe

Macedonia FA to donate Wales ticket money top Kocani fire victims

March 24 – The Football Federation of North Macedonia (FFM) is to donate all proceeds from ticket sales for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Wales.

Europe

Four convicted by Dutch authorities following violence against Israelis

March 20 – Dutch authorities have convicted four more men for their part in November’s violence against Israeli fans that sparked accusations of anti-Semitism.

Europe

ECA looks to reinforce EU links following Executive Committee and Board meetings

March 20 – European Club Association (ECA) has concluded its first Executive Committee and Board Meetings of the year and reinforced its commitment to strengthening ties with key European Union (EU) institutions.

Europe

Rangers set for UEFA sanctions following condemnation of “anti-woke” banner

March 20 – Scottish Premiership side Rangers have condemned fans who held up a giant “anti-woke” banner during a recent UEFA Europa League (UEL) tie and admit they now face significant sanctions from UEFA.

Europe

Bulgarian club sorry for mourning ex-player who is still alive!

March 20 – Arda Kardzhali’s management has apologized to club legend Petko Ganchev (pictured) after finding out that they had mourned him prior to last weekend’s Bulgarian league match with Levski Sofia when he was in fact very much alive!

Europe

LaLiga joins forces with EA Sports FC again to tackle discrimination in football

March 18 – LaLiga has launched the fourth edition of its annual anti-racism campaign in partnership with EA Sports FC as part of its broader strategy to tackle discrimination in football and strengthen its social responsibility credentials.

Europe

French government urged to take action over discriminatory chanting after Le Classique abuse

March 18 – Homophobic and racist chanting during the traditional Ligue 1 showpiece between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Marseille has once again blighted the game domestically amid calls for French authorities to do more to stop it.

A French campaign group has urged the government to punish discriminatory chanting, while Marseille midfielder Adrien Rabiot, a former PSG player who not for the first time was targeted, took aim at PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.

Europe

UEFA launches Queenzine platform to promote UWCL host cities

March 18 – UEFA has launched Queenzine, a new content platform aimed at celebrating the diverse football cultures of cities hosting UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) fixtures, while elevating the competition’s stars and connecting with fans beyond matchdays.

Europe

France’s top two leagues launch anti-piracy campaign

March 18 – France’s top divisions, Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, have united in a campaign against piracy, urging fans to support their clubs by subscribing to official broadcast partners.

Europe

Cercle Brugge sack Feldhofer following disappointing campaign

March 18 – Belgian club Cercle Brugge have dismissed manager Ferdinand Feldhofer after the club finished 13th in the Pro League table, ultimately falling into the relegation play-offs.