Guanajuato, Mexico, to host 2024 Concacaf U-20 men’s championship
February 26 – Irapuato and Celaya, in Guanajuato, Mexico, will host the 12-team 2024 Concacaf Men’s U-20 Championship July 19-August 4.
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Nigeria’s eNPFL joins EA Sports FC Pro elite ecosystem
February 27 – The official football esports programme of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) will merge into the EA Sports FC Pro elite tournament programme for the first time this season.
Bundesliga extends Sportradar deals through to 2031
February 27 – The Bundesliga has extended its partnership with Sportradar which will continues as the official provider of betting and streaming rights for the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 for another six seasons.
Romanians to open elite girls training centres via five schools projects
February 27 – The Romanian Football Federation (FRF), with the Ministry of Education, has announced they are creating an elite girls football programme in schools in five different cities – Bistrita, Buzău, Pitești, Târgu Mureș and Timișoara.
Brazil turn on the style to top Group C with a 100% record
February 28 – Brazil made it three wins out of three as they topped Group B at the W Gold Cup with a 5-0 win over Panama.
Colombia secure quarter final slot. Parsimonious Puerto Rico look set to join them
February 27 – Colombia secured second place in Group B with a 2-0 win over Puerto Rico in the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.
FIFA cottons on to sports apparel initiative to rebalance economics in Africa’s favour
February 27 – FIFA and the World Trade Organisation have reaffirmed their commitment to Cotton-4 plus African Countries in a bid to promote sustainable development via the global football economy.
Everton out the drop zone as Premier League appeal cuts points deduction to 6
February 26 – Everton’s punishment for breaching Premier League financial rules has been reduced from 10 points to six on appeal.
Liverpool dig deep into Academy and extra time to beat Chelsea in Carabao Cup final
February 26 – It may on paper have been the least valued and coveted of the various domestic trophies on offer but outgoing Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted it was his most cherished yet.
Canada’s Alphonso Davies agrees personal terms for mooted Real Madrid move
February 26 – Bayern Munich and Canada star Alphonso Davies has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid for a move to Spain either this summer or when the player’s contract expires in 2025.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Man Utd take pre-season match-ups to US
February 26 – Premier League Liverpool will head to the USA for their pre-season tour this summer for the club’s first showing in the post-Klopp era.
Mexico turn World Rankings upside down with history making win over USA
February 26 – Mexico shocked the USA with a 2-0 win in the Dignity Health Park stadium in Carson, Los Angeles, on a stunning night of Gold Cup football. This may be the inaugural W Gold Cup but it is already delivering the drama, emotion and surprises of the men’s version.
Argentina brush past Dominican Republic to head for quarter finals
February 26 – Argentina closed out their group matches in the Dignity Health Park stadium in Carson, Los Angeles, with a 3-0 win over the Dominican Republic. It was less comfortable than they were probably expecting but still guarantees them progression to the quarter finals of the W Gold Cup this weekend.
Leon hattrick ensures Canada ease past Paraguay into next round
February 25 – Canada controlled their second Group C match against Paraguay from start to finish in the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston to guarantee qualification for the knock out rounds that begin next weekend in Los Angeles.
Chinchilla double pushes Costa Rica past El Salvador for shot at quarter finals
February 26 – Costa Rica kept themselves in contention for a quarter final spot with a 2-0 win over a battling El Salvador. Both goals were breakaways scored by Priscilla Chinchilla.