Новости за 29.04.2024

April 4 – The Spanish football federation (RFEF) has appointed Pedro Rocha as its new president following the resignation of disgraced former chief Luis Rubiales who stepped down last September.

April 29 – Botafogo owner John Textor has been suspended by Brazil’s Supreme Court of Sports Justice (STJD) for 45 days following his allegations of match manipulation by rival club Palmeiras. 

April 29 – The Football Association of Zambia suspended their annual general assembly (AGM) on Saturday following a court order, despite FIFA warning of the danger of possible sanctions because of third-party interference. 

April 29 – DAZN has responded furiously to a German Football League (DFL) statement on the tender process and the award of broadcast rights to Sky Germany, amid a dispute with DAZN over delayed payments on the existing contract and negotiations for the Bundesliga rights cycle for 2025-2029.

April 29 – For the second straight week, an African Confederation Cup match between Renaissance Berkane of Morocco and Algeria’s USM Alger was cancelled in a dispute over a map on the Moroccan team’s shirts. 

April 29 – In a repeat of the 2020 AFC U23 Asian Cup that saw Saudi Arabia crowned champions, Uzbekistan gained revenge with a 2-0 win that sets up a semi-final with tournament debutants Indonesia.

April 29 – Premier League Liverpool have signed their first-ever retail partnership in South Korea as the club looks to expand its global profile.

April 29 – André Villas-Boas has been elected the new chairman of FC Porto with a landslide victory, bringing to an end the 42-year reign of Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa.

April 29 – Liverpool and Feyenoord are reported to have reached an agreement in principle over a compensation package for Arne Slot to become Jurgen Klopp’s successor.

Aril 29 – Unilever will be a first-time sponsor for Conmebol’s Copa América that will be played in the US across 14 cities from June 20 to July 14.

April 29 – Arsenal edged past Spurs despite a late scare to keep their title hopes alive entering the final three match days of the Premier League season.