May 20 – In a damning indictment of Pacific Media Group’s (PMG) football club ownership model, Belgium’s KV Oostende is facing bankruptcy after the club failed to find a new owner.  The club had to submit an incomplete license application because of their financial problems. In a statement on the club’s website, the club’s temporary administrator Werner Van Oosterwyck said: …

May 21 – In a historic moment for Bulgarian football, a female referee will take charge of a match in the country’s first division. Hristiana Guteva (pictured), 33, has been appointed for the round of 34 game between FC Krumovgrad and Levski Sofia in the efbet League. “Hristiana Guteva has been a referee from the FIFA ranking list for the …

May 21 – Aston Villa have confirmed that adidas will be the club’s new kit partner from the 2024/25 season onwards. Adidas will replace Castore for Villa’s debut season in the Champions League. Described as a multi-year deal, no value was given for the new partnership though it is said to be a record for the club. It is the …