Soccer

5/14/2025 |  BBC’s main soccer presenter Lineker issues apology after sharing ‘antisemitic’ social media post (Associated Press (AP)) LONDON (AP) — Gary Lineker, the former England soccer player who became a leading sports broadcaster on the BBC, has “apologized unreservedly” for reposting an Instagram story about Zionism which featured a picture of a rat.
In a statement Wednesday, Lineker, 64, said he reposted material which he has since subsequently learned contained “offensive references,” adding that he withdrew the post as soon as he became aware of the issue. 

5/12/2025 |  UEFA selects Romanian referee István Kovács for Champions League final between Inter Milan and PSG (Associated Press (AP)) NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA picked István Kovács as its Champions League final referee on Monday, completing a European competition hat trick for the Romanian official.
Kovács will take charge of the Inter Milan vs. Paris Saint-Germain title game on May 31 in Munich, UEFA said.

5/12/2025 |  UEFA urged to increase payments to non-elite clubs to reward player development (Reuters Sports) May 12 (Reuters) - The Union of European Clubs on Monday proposed the creation of a financial system that would see continental governing body UEFA share 5% of its revenue from club competitions with low-ranked football clubs that develop elite players.
Last year, UEFA said the Champions League, Europa League, Conference League and Super Cup would generate a gross revenue of 4.4 billion euros
, opens new tab in the 2024-25 season, 5% of which would be 220 million euros ($244.79 million).

5/12/2025 |  Spain: Betis prepares a difficult move to La Cartuja (StadiumDB.com) "I'm coming with you," announces Betis its move to Estadio La Cartuja. The change will be a logistical challenge for the club, as Estadio Benito Villamarín is located at the other end of Seville. However, it will benefit those who have been waiting for a season ticket for years. 

5/12/2025 |  Mexico: Exact date for Estadio Azteca reopening confirmed! (StadiumDB.com) The Mayor of Mexico City, Clara Brugada, has confirmed that Estadio Azteca will reopen its doors on March 28, 2026, following a comprehensive modernization process as part of the preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.