Costa Rica
Costa Rica have never won the Gold Cup. Their best finish was as a runner-up in 2002, however they have participated in 16 Gold Cups.
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Canada
Canada have won the Concacaf Gold Cup once, in 2000. This remains their only championship and the only time they reached the final but in recent years they have threatened a breakthrough but always foundering on their Mexican and USA neighbours.
Bundesliga and China Mobile Migu commit to deeper engagement
April 30 – Bundesliga International and China Mobile Migu have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent in Frankfurt, underlining their shared ambition to strengthen cooperation in one of football’s most commercially important markets.
UEFA Football Board calls for consistent VAR and more recovery time between seasons
April 30 – UEFA’s Football Board has added its voice to the clamour for the need for consistency in VAR decision making.
The board also debated player workload and the cause of injuries, agreeing that players must be given time at the end of seasons to rest and recover ahead of preparing for the next campaign.
Rudiger on ice for six matches after throwing object at Copa del Rey final referee
April 30 – Real Madrid’s German centre-back Antonio Rudiger has been handed a six-match ban for throwing an object at an official in the Copa de Rey final against arch-rivals Barcelona at the weekend. Jules Kounde scored in the 116th minute for Barca to win 3-2.
PSG have the edge as they take 1-0 lead and Arsenal back to Paris for final showdown
April 30 – Paris Saint-Germain have taken the advantage in their quest to reach the final of the Champions League after defeating Arsenal 1-0 in the first leg of their semi-final tie.
In a tense and cagey match, Ousmane Dembele’s fourth-minute goal proved to be the difference between the two clubs with the Parisians confirming their fine form against English sides in the competition after eliminating both Liverpool and Aston Villa.
Bet365’s new ‘super sub’ betting feature wins gamblers over
April 30 – The online betting business is a fast-moving and uncompromising business whether you are a bookie or a bettor. The ability to move fast and adapt is crucial to success. Online betting powerhouse Bet365 is reporting a significant uptake for its ‘Sub On, Play On’ feature, and big payouts.
Sorare extends NFT player card deal with AS Monaco
April 30 – AS Monaco and Sorare are sticking together through 2027, extending their partnership in the fast-moving world of digital collectibles and fantasy football.
Disney+ launches 4th season of Welcome to Wrexham as club value near £150m
April 30 – Disney+ has released the trailer for the fourth season of the Emmy award-winning series ‘Welcome to Wrexham’, chronicling Wrexham AFC’s unprecedented achievement of three consecutive promotions, a first in English football.
Cleber Xavier reunites with Neymar to put Santos season back on track
April 30 – Cleber Xavier has been named the new manager of Santos, the Brazilian club confirmed on Tuesday, marking his first role as head coach. He will be reunited with Neymar.
LAFC takes content management to next level with ScorePlay deal
April 30 – Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) continues its tradition of innovation with the announcement of a groundbreaking partnership with leading artificial intelligence platform ScorePlay. Since joining Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2018, LAFC has established itself as a pioneer both on and off the pitch.
Bulgarian milk producer fuels BFU sponsorship with youth team deal
April 30 – The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) has signed a one-year sponsorship agreement with dairy company LB Bulgaricum, who become the main sponsor of the Bulgarian U21 youth team.
Black Knight secures strategic partnership with Orlando City
April 29 – Black Knight Football Club (BKFC) has secured its first formal foothold in North America through a newly announced strategic partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS) side Orlando City SC, marking a significant move for the multi-club ownership group.
Pepsi signs female stars including Alexia Putellas as global football ambassadors
April 29 – Pepsi has unveiled a star-studded line-up of global female football ambassadors ahead of what promises to be a landmark summer for the women’s game, signalling a renewed marketing push that aligns with its long-standing, high-profile relationship with UEFA.
West Ham partner with Lyca Mobile in the Community to engage young people
April 29 – West Ham United and long-standing partner Lyca Mobile are strengthening their East London roots with a renewed push to engage young people and underrepresented communities through football, coaching, and talent development.