Soccer

4/16/2025 |  England: Safe standing areas to be introduced at Hull’s MKM Stadium from June (StadiumDB.com) Starting in summer 2025, Hull’s MKM Stadium will offer a new matchday experience. Stadium authorities have announced the introduction of safe standing zones for both football and rugby fans to improve safety and atmosphere. 

4/14/2025 |  FIFA to debut body cameras for referees at Club World Cup (Reuters Sports)

• FIFA introduces body cameras for match officials
• Stricter rules for goalkeeper time-wasting at Club World Cup
• Collina emphasises historic nature of referee appointments

April 14 - FIFA unveiled its team of 117 match officials, opens new tab on Monday for the inaugural Club World Cup and said referees would wear body cameras and enforce stricter goalkeeper time-wasting rules at the tournament to be staged across the United States.

4/14/2025 |  Modric brings Galactico glamour to Swansea in surprise ownership twist (Reuters Sports)

• Modric joins American investors in Swansea ownership
• Club aims for Premier League return with Modric's backing
• Swansea turnover reported at 21.5 mln pounds in year to June 2024

April 14 (Reuters) - Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham may have the Hollywood spotlight, but Welsh rivals Swansea City are stealing some star power of their own with Real Madrid maestro Luka Modric poised to make his first move into club ownership with a minority stake.

4/14/2025 |  PSG wary of favourites tag in Champions League return at Villa, says coach (Reuters Sports) April 14 (Reuters) - Paris St Germain cannot afford any complacency as they prepare to visit Aston Villa in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday, manager Luis Enrique insisted despite his side's two-goal cushion in the tie.
Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Nuno Mendes scored in the first leg to earn PSG a 3-1 comeback win and dent Villa's hopes of making it to the semi-finals.

4/14/2025 |  Celtic FC Partners with Elite Tournaments for Youth Tournament (SportsTravel) Celtic Soccer Academy and Elite Tournaments have announced a partnership that will see the Scottish Premiership club host its first international tournament in North America.