Burner and Fortune fire Martinique past El Salvador
June 27 – Ten-man Martinique upset El Salvador with an accomplished 2-1 victory after early goals from Patrick Burner and Kevin Fortune to claim joint top spot in group C.
Author: Paul Nicholson
Guatemala confident in homegrown team but recognise Cuba threat
June 27 – Guatemala coach Luis Tena believes that the Gold Cup will provide the perfect opportunity to showcase the strength of his national team, but warned that Cuba will be a stern test for his side in Group D.
Google Pixel expands English FA deal to mobile and earbuds partner
June 26 – The English FA has expanded its relationship with Google Pixel which has become the new official mobile phone and earbuds partner of the England men’s and women’s senior teams.
FIFA to play first edition of 32-team, 2025 Club World Cup in US
June 25 – The first edition of FIFA’s new-look 32-team Club World Cup will be held in the United States in the summer of 2025.
Koulibaly exits Chelsea for Al-Hilal in Saudi Pro League
June 26 – Kalidou Koulibaly has become became the latest star to join the exodus to the Saudi domestic league after moving to Al-Hilal from Chelsea on a three-year contract.
U21 Euros: England through but Germany suffer surprise loss to Czech Republic
June 26 – England secured top spot in Group C at the European Under-21 Championship on Sunday, beating Israel 2-0 to book their place in the quarter-finals with a game to spare.
Cameroon chief Eto’o takes personal sponsorship with Russian bookie
June 25 – The FA president of Cameroon and former FC Barcelona legend Samuel Eto’o has become an ambassador for 1xBet, but taking up that role could be in breach of FIFA’s ethics code.
Meridianbet expands Montenegro FA sponsorship
June 24 – Online bookmaker Meridianbet has expanded its agreement with the Football Association of Montenegro (FSCG) to become the official sponsor of Montenegrin football.
Turkey’s Trabzonspor agree 3-year Joma kit deal
June 26 – Turkey’s Trabzonspor has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with sports equipment provider Joma Turkey.
Mexico start fast as Honduras catch them on the Vegas rebound
By Paul Nicholson in Houston
June 25 – Mexico flowed through a Honduras side in Houston with an emphatic 4-0 win to establish themselves as favourites for their ninth Gold Cup title.
Process or transition? Costa Rica are struggling with both
June 25 – Costa Rica manager Luis Suárez (pictured) has demanded some credit amid heavy criticism over the Ticos’ recent results as he seeks to rebuild his side after the World Cup.
Trinidad and Tobago bring St Kitts down to earth with 3-0 win
June 25 – St Kitts and Nevis’s winning run was ended by Trinidad and Tobago who beat them 3-0 in the first group game of their Gold Cup finalls debut at the DRV PNK stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Haiti muscle past Qatar with added time win
June 25 – Haiti squeezed past Qatar with a goal in stoppage time to secure a 2-1 crucial opening group win at the NRG Stadium in Houston.
Concacaf launches new Universal Music Latino deal with 2023 Gold Cup anthem
June 23 – Concacaf have signed a multi-year collaboration agreement with music-based entertainment group Universal Music Latino (UML), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG).
Hallgrimsson rues two lost points but welcomes Gray ‘option’
By Samindra Kunti in Chicago
June 25 – Jamaica coach Heimir Hallgrimsson had mixed feelings over “two lost points” after the Reggae Boyz conceded late to draw 1-1 with hosts the United States in the Gold Cup curtain raiser, but said his team will grow with the arrival of the influential Demarai Gray.