March 31 – Arsenal and Chelsea have made it two English clubs in the Women’s Champions League semi-finals. The last time two English teams reached this stage was in the 2017-18 season. Chelsea came though a dramatic quarter final beating defending champions  Lyon at Stamford Bridge on penalties after the tie was drawn 2-2 over the  two legs. Chelsea went into the match with a one-goal advantage from the first leg but Vanessa Gilles flicked a 77th-minute cornerpast Chelsea keeper Ann-Katrin Berger to take the match into extra time. Read more … The post Chelsea beat Lyon on penalties ..read more

March 31 – FIFA’s lifetime ban on former Haitian Football Federation vice-president and head of referees Rosnick Grant has been upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). FIFA investigated Grant (pictured) as part of a probe into his boss, ex-Haitian FA president Yves Jean-Bart, following appalling allegations of sexual harassment. FIFA’s Ethics Committee identified Grant as one of the perpetrators of sexual abuse and the life ban in 2021. Read more … The post Former Haitian referees boss Rosnick Grant loses CAS appeal over life ban for sexual abuse appeared first on Inside Worl ..read more

March 31 – Argentina is the frontrunner to host the U-20 World Cup which FIFA stripped from Indonesia over the country’s hostility toward finalists Israel. The South American country has submitted a formal bid to host the tournament, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday. “We all know Argentine football and surely it can host a competition of this level,” Infantino told a news conference in Paraguay. “There are other countries that have also announced interest but as a candidacy, Read more … The post Infantino confirms Argentina are frontrunners to pick up U-20 World Cup hosting ap ..read more

March 31 – Shakhtar Donetsk have filed a complaint against FIFA to the European Commission, claiming the global governing body’s ruling allowing foreign players to suspend their contracts has cost them €40 million. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year, FIFA permitted foreign players based in the country to suspend their contracts until June 2023, allowing them to seal short-term moves elsewhere. Shakhtar and their CEO Serhiy Palkin protested the rule, but the Court of Arbitration (CAS) dismissed Donetsk’s claims. Read more … The post Shakhtar Donetsk appeal to EC over change to pl ..read more

March 31 – The next Africa Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast will run from January 13 to February 11 next year, potentially throwing up yet another club versus country clash for top African players in Europe’s elite leagues. The 2023 finals were postponed from June-July this year due to concerns over the weather at that time, and will instead be played in the middle of the 2023/24 European season. CAF ideally wants to carry out its pledge to follow the European calendar by playing the finals in summer in the future but can’t when it is hosted in west Africa due to heavy rains in that part ..read more

March 31 – Iceland’s FA have parted company with head coach Arnar Vidarsson (pictured) after an underwhelming start to their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. “We consider it necessary and correct with the interests of the team as a guide,” said the Football Association of Iceland (KSI) chairman Vanda Sigurgeirsdottir in a statement. “Arnar has done many good things here at KSI and deserves praise for his work, which was often done in challenging situations.” Iceland defeated European minnows Lichtenstein 7-0 in their second Euro 2024 qualifier, Read more … The post Iceland fire Vidarsson a ..read more

March 31 – Concacaf has released detail of the draw and seedings for the Gold Cup 2023 groups and preliminary plays offs. The just completed Nations League qualified 12 teams directly to the Gold Cup finals, and a further 12 teams to the knockout stage that will qualify a further three teams. 2019 Asian Champions Qatar will play as a guest team. The group draw will see the 12 qualified teams placed in three pots according to their Concacaf ranking. Read more … The post Concacaf release seedings and pots for live Gold Cup group draw at SoFi Stadium appeared first on Inside World Football ..read more

March 31 – Wrexham, better know internationally for their Hollywood star owners and Netflix TV series than their football, will play Manchester United (generally known for their football but who don’t mind a bit of drama) will play a friendly match in San Diego July 25. The match will be part of a summer tour by Manchester United in the US with the club putting out a youth-focused team from its travelling squad who will spend a week-long training camp in San Diego. Read more … The post Wrexham score Man Utd summer friendly in San Diego appeared first on Inside World Football ..read more

March 31 – AC Milan has added two new commercial partners. Telecommunications company AfinnaOne is the club’s new Telco Partner while Italian flour miller and baker Molino Casillo, becomes an official partner. As part of its collaboration, AfinnaOne will provide AC Milan with its DiPaaS platform allowing the club to provide increasingly diverse and innovative digital and telecoms services to its fans. Casper Stylsvig, AC Milan’s Chief Revenue Officer, commented: “With the valuable contribution of a company that is a leader in the world of telecommunications, Read more … The post AC Milan dial ..read more

By Paul Nicholson March 31 – Israeli forces broke into the Faisal Al Husseini international stadium last night and fired tear gas on to the pitch and into the stands, halting the final of the Abu Ammar Cup for an hour while players and fans were treated. The Israeli attack appears to be unprovoked and the Israeli authorities have not issued a statement regarding the incident or who ordered the troops to attack players and fans in the stadium. Read more … The post Israeli forces storm Palestine’s Faisal Al Husseini stadium in unprovoked tear gas attack on players and fans appeared first on Ins ..read more