Norway spoil Switzerland’s opening night party
Switzerland 1 – Norway 2
July 2 – Host nation Switzerland stumbled as they kicked off Euro 2025 with a 2-1 defeat to Norway following a second-half collapse.
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Iceland unravel as Kosola strikes for Finns
Finland 1 Iceland 0
July 2 – Devoid of an opening ceremony despite being the opening match of the tournament – a luxury reserved for Switzerland’s clash with Norway in the capital later this evening – Iceland were unable to keep Finland at bay in Thun thanks to a second-half stunner from Katariina Kosola.
French league confirms launch of own streaming platform
July 2 – France’s Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) has announced it will launch its own television channel to broadcast Ligue 1 matches from next season, following the collapse of a short-lived agreement with streaming platform DAZN.
Sheffield Wednesday turmoil as unpaid players hand-in notices
July 2 – Struggling Championship club Sheffield Wednesday’s financial turmoil has deepened even further, with several senior players now moving to terminate their contracts and leave the club on free transfers following a third instance of delayed wage payments in four months.
Record ticket sales and Euro 2025 fervour growing, Switzerland is ready for kick-off
July 2 – Elite football in the form of major tournament returns to Switzerland for the first time since 2008, with Euro 2025 and the quest for continental glory set to take over the Alpine nation this July with more than 600,000 tickets sold and increased prize money on offer for the 16 finalists.
Swiss expect opening win but fears over Walti fitness
July 2 – Tonight hosts Switzerland open Euro 2025 against Norway under enormous pressure to deliver in Basel in an encounter that will tests two teams with a panoply of doubts.
Nordic clash to get Euro 2025 underway
July 2 – EURO 2025 gets underway this evening in Thun, where Iceland and Finland meet in the tournament’s first fixture – a curtain-raiser with real Nordic edge, even if the official opening ceremony waits for the hosts later in the day.
English pub chain warms up for Women’s Euros with launch of song book
July 2 – Here’s something that’s been missing from the women’s game for far too long, and Greene King has just figured it out. While we’ve been debating formations and tactics, someone finally addressed what makes football truly special: the soundtrack that binds fans together in pure, unadulterated passion.
Kang replaces Textor at OL with Palace’s fate remaining uncertain
July 1 – Michelle Kang has taken over at troubled French club Olympique Lyonnais, which under the ownership of John Textor has been relegated to Ligue 2 on a provisional basis by domestic financial watchdog the DNCG over financial irregularities.
Albania putting infrastructure investment at heart of growth plan
July 1 – The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) has implemented one of the largest historical investment programs in sports infrastructure during the last season, with a total of approximately €8.5 million spent on various projects throughout the country.
Arsenal Strike Gold with Asahi Super Dry Deal
July 1 – Arsenal have pulled off another shrewd piece of business, securing Japan’s premium beer giant Asahi Super Dry as their new global beer partner in a deal that transforms the Emirates Stadium drinking experience from the 2025/26 season onwards.
UEFA launches joint study into impact of increased player workload
June 29 – With the Club World Cup now in the last 16 stages and European clubs dominating, UEFA, supported by the European Club Association, European Leagues and FIFPRO Europe, has launched a “scientific and data-driven” study into player workload and welfare.
Liga Portugal agrees €31.8m budget as Arena Liga Portugal comes on-line
June 28 – The Portuguese league – Liga Portugal – has approved a budget for the next season which forecasts record revenue of €31.8 million.
England retain European U21 title with extra time win over Germany
June 30 – Marseilles winger Jonathan Rowe came off the bench a minute into extra time to fire England to a second successive Uefa U21 Euro crown after a 3-2 victory over Germany in Bratislava – a result that could put a few players in the frame for 2026 World Cup selection.
Greeks plan a football ‘Renaissance’ from grassroots upwards
June 30 – The Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) has unveiled it new grassroots development programme, dubbed ‘Renaissance’, aimed at nurturing young talent across Greece. The program emphasises a structured organisation of football academies and is set to usher in a new era for the sport in the country.