Brooklyn judge awards upwards of $20m against Warner in his absence
June 26 – A Brooklyn court has awarded Concacaf potentially upwards of $20 million in damages against its former president Jack Warner.
Author: Paul Nicholson
Grp D: US and Panama square off in sold-out Kansas City
By Andrew Warshaw at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City
June 26 – The United States and Panama, two of Concacaf’s fiercest rivals, square off Wednesday for the right to win Group D at the Gold Cup and keep momentum going as they enter the business end of the tournament.
Apart from the occasional blip, the US has dominated matches between the pair with a 13-1-6 record but there is no doubting how much it must have hurt to see Panama strutting their stuff at the World Cup in Russia last summer after their own ignominious failure to qualify.
Grp C: High drama in LA as El Salvador crash out
Honduras 4 El Salvador 0
By Paul Nicholson at the Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles
June 25 – Road signs on the way to the stadium flashed Sold Out. El Salvador vs Honduras was the hottest ticket in Los Angeles Tuesday night and what an evening of passion and excitement it was for those that were going.
Nigerian players’ protest over unpaid bonus sparks heated exchange
By Osasu Obayiuwana
June 26 – Nigeria’s Super Eagles go into Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations group match against Guinea, after a blunt refusal to show up for the customary pre-match press conference in Alexandria.
Copa America bosses count the cash and spin the criticisms
By Samindra Kunti in Rio de Janeiro
June 26 – Copa America organisers have said they are satisfied with the tournament so far despite of criticism over empty seats and lengthy VAR delays.
Grp C: Curacao keep the fairytale alive with last gasp equaliser
Jamaica 1 Curacao 1
By Paul Nicholson at the Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles
June 25 – It wasn’t an act of giant killing but it was a giant act. Curacao, who had never scored a goal in the Gold Cup until last Friday, stunned the Reggae Boyz with a goal in stoppage time to give them a lifeline to the next round.
Sheffield United unveil USG as main sponsor
June 26 – Premier League newcomers Sheffield United have signed a three-year shirt sponsorship with Australian foreign exchange and CFD brokerage USG.
Comeback kings Haiti and the power of love
June 26 – Haiti’s proud footballers have revealed the secret behind their remarkable come-from-behind 2-1 upset of Costa Rica on Monday.
France 2019: FIFA review Cameroon disgrace but Africans in denial
June 26 – FIFA says it is “currently looking into” Cameroon’s behaviour during their World Cup last-16 defeat by England.
Ajax tunes-up Ziggo shirt deal with option to run until 2024
June 26 – Following on from the success of their deep run in the Champions League where they exited in the semi finals, Ajax have renewed their contract with their main shirt sponsor Ziggo for a further two years with an option to add two more.
Sancho adds €50m to take value to €96m, Mbappe is now worth €225m
June 25 – Market value estimates put England and Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho as the player with the highest increase in value in the world since the last transfer window – up €49.6 million to a transfer value of €95.7 million.
Grp C: Curaçao ready for more giant killing
By Paul Nicholson at the Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles
June 25 – Curaçao caused the upset of the tournament so far when they beat top seeded Honduras 1-0 in Houston. It was a giantkilling act that put Honduras out of the competition and put Curaçao in a position to make history against Jamaica in Los Angeles.
Real Madrid buy their way into Spanish women’s league with CD Tacon takeover
June 25 – Amidst the hype of the Women’s World Cup, Real Madrid have disclosed plans to found a women’s team for the 2019/2020 season. The Spanish giant have reached an agreement with CD Tacon that will see them take the club over.
Death of an icon? Milan clubs want to flatten San Siro
June 25 – AC Milan and Inter Milan could team up to demolish the iconic San Siro Stadium and replace it with a brand new stadium on site, according to AC Milan president Paolo Scaroni.
Bundesliga attendances lead European leagues, Bundesliga 2 shows growth
June 25 – Germany’s Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 have reported that 18,885,620 tickets were sold for matches in the 2018-19 season – the second highest figure on record.