Jubilant Hayes pays tribute to ‘opportunities’ of US
August 12 – US women’s coach Emma Hayes says she is “having a blast” in charge of the side after guiding them to a record-extending fifth Olympic gold medal two months after taking the job.
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US women return to top of the world with 1-0 Olympic win
August 11 – With a moment of brilliance from Mallory Swanson, the United States secured a 1-0 victory against Brazil and Marta, in her last international game, to claim a fifth Olympic medal in women’s football at the Parc des Princes.
Spain beat France in extra time to add Olympic win to their golden 2024
August 11 – With two extra-time goals from Sergio Camello, Spain defeated the host nation France 5-3 in a spectacular Olympic final to claim a gold medal and conclude a perfect summer after wins at Euro 2024 and the U-19 European championship.
FIFA faces renewed questions over player welfare and hectic Olympic schedule
August 12 – Following in the footsteps of United States manager Emma Hayes, Brazilian player Rafaelle Souza (pictured) has called on FIFA to review the Olympic football tournament, citing exhaustion.
With Concacaf W Champions Cup kicking off this week, Vancouver Whitecaps do the double
August 12 – Vancouver Whitecaps Women with a penalty shoot-out win over CS Mont-Royal Outremont retained Canada’s Women’s Inter-Provincial Championship title and for a second time won qualification to the 2025-26 Concacaf W Champions Cup, the first W Champions Cup doesn’t kick off until later this week.
US giant Aramark signs partnership for Everton’s new the Bramley-Moore dock stadium
August 12 – A week on from lifting FC Barcelona out of LaLiga financial fair play danger, US catering giant Aramark has secured a partnership with Premier League Everton, becoming the Official Culinary Experience Partner for Everton’s new stadium in the Bramley-Moore dock area of Liverpool.
Carsley takes England role on interim basis for Nations League
August 12 – England have delayed hiring a permanent coach to replace Gareth Southgate and will be led on an interim basis by Lee Carsley, currently in charge of the country’s under-21 team.
City win first trophy of season as Manchester returns to Wembley
August 12 – Manchester City avenged their FA Cup defeat by Manchester United at Wembley on Saturday, securing the first silverware of the season with a Community Shield victory.
Former director warns organised crime has a grip of Brazil’s Corinthians
August 9 – Former director Rubens Gomes has said that organised crime is infiltrating Corinthians after police interrogated him over the breakdown of the club’s partnership with Vaidebet.
A week in social media
August 9 – In a week filled with drama on and off the pitch, social media has once again become the landscape for football’s ongoing narratives. From Galactico linkups to pickpocket parties, here are our top five social media posts that captured the world’s attention and set the footballing community abuzz.
France and Spain turn Olympic final into battle of Europe’s giants, Morocco take bronze
August 9 – Host nation France, led by its manager Thierry Henry, take on Spain today in the Olympic football final in a bid to secure a first Olympic gold medal since 1984.
US line up for Brazil blockbuster as gruelling schedule reaches its Olympic finale
August 9 – Ahead of the football final between the United States and Brazil, American manager Emma Hayes has called on a review of the Olympic football tournament, citing player welfare.
Sony keeps its PlayStation brand front and centre of Champions League sponsorship
August 8 – Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has added another three years to its UEFA sponsorship of the Champions League which it uses to promote its PlayStation brand of products.
Godfather of African football, Issa Hayatou, dies aged 77
August 9 – Issa Hayatou, one of the most influential figures in the world of football politics and known as the Godfather of African football after reigning for 29 years, has died aged 77 whilst attending the Paris Olympics.
Bayern Munich’s Hoeness calls expanded international calendar ‘madness’
August 9 – Bayern Munich’s honorary president Uli Hoeness is the latest figure to denounce the expansion of the footballing calendar – taking aim at UEFA as well as FIFA.