June 10 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirmed the list of participating clubs for the 2025/26 campaigns of its three men’s competitions: AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite), AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) and AFC Challenge League (ACGL).
June 9 – In a pulsating Nations League final in Munich, Portugal beat Spain in a penalty shoot-out after the match ended at 2-2.
It was as emotional as it was frantic with a tearful 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored Portugal’s equaliser, lifting the trophy, as well as stealing the spotlight, praise and acclaim from the 17-year-old Spanish starlet Lamine Yamal who had lit up Europe last summer at the Euros.
June 9 – The Gold Cup kicks off next Saturday at the SoFi Stadium with the tournament providing the last real competitive chance for the already qualified hosts – Canada, Mexico and USA – to test their 2026 World Cup preparations. At the weekend there were mixed fortunes for all three in pre-Gold Cup friendlies against European opposition.
June 9 – The Club World Cup 2025 is set to feature a raft of technological innovations aimed at improving fan engagement, streamlining match operations, and increasing transparency in officiating decisions. The expanded tournament which will feature 32 clubs in the United States, will act as a high-profile testing ground for several new technologies as a precursor to introducing them globally.
June 9 – Premier League clubs have unanimously agreed to retain the £30 cap on away ticket prices for the 2025-26 season, marking a decade since the initiative was introduced to support travelling supporters.
June 9 – Chinese smartphone manufacturer TECNO has extended its partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), for the next two editions of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set for Morocco in 2025 and the tri-nation hosting in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania in 2027.
June 9 – Davide Ancelotti has joined his father, Carlo Ancelotti, as an assistant coach for the five-time World Cup winners Brazil.
June 9 – The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) has unveiled FRF B.R.A.V.O., a nationwide campaign aimed at reshaping the emotional climate of youth football by challenging verbal abuse and sideline pressure.
June 9 – Starting in the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season, clubs will gain access to ‘intraleague loans’ while expansion teams Boston and Denver will receive significantly more funding to build competitive rosters.
June 9 – The Bundesliga has licensed Swiss firm uniqFEED to deploy its AI-powered AdApt virtual advertising software across top-flight matches.
June 9 – The Soccer Tournament (TST) wrapped up last weekend in North Carolina, with million-dollar prizes awarded to both men’s and women’s champions.
June 9 – The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) has agreed a sponsorship including naming rights for its National Stadium in Tirana with airline Air Albania Stadium.
June 9 – Major League Soccer (MLS) has partnered with New Era Cap, LLC, naming the iconic brand as the Official On-Field Cap of MLS. The deal grants New Era rights to produce and distribute headwear and apparel for all 30 MLS clubs.
January 9 – Arise Sir David! Former England captain David Beckham will be awarded a knighthood in King Charles’ Birthday Honours, with the list of recipients expected to be published next week.
June 6 – French manager Didier Deschamps has praised his young side following their 5-4 defeat against Spain in the last four of the Nations League.