FIFA orders Cardiff to pay outstanding €11m for Sala; Nantes CEO arrested
July 3 – Cardiff City have been ordered by FIFA to make the last two payments to Nantes for the late Emiliano Sala’s transfer.
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Former Conmebol boss and FifaGate crim, Juan Ángel Napout, to get early release
July 3 – Disgraced former Conmebol president Juan Ángel Napout is to be released from a federal prison in the United States and deported after serving 5 1/2 years of his sentence for his role in the FifaGate scandal.
U21 Euro; Israel set up semi vs England, Ukraine to face Spain
July 3 – Israel and Ukraine were the surprise quarterfinal winners at the weekend at the under-21 European Championship, joining heavyweights England and Spain in the last four.
Qatar stun Mexico to hang on to 1-0 win and head in to quarter finals
By Nick Webster in Santa Clara
July 2 – It has been said that one is never enough, however despite having a paltry 24% of the possession Qatar stunned Mexico with a 27th minute goal by Hazem Shehata to seal a famous 1-0 victory.
Honduras shatter Haiti quarter final dream
By Samindra Kunti in Charlotte
June 2 – Honduras were eliminated from the Gold Cup despite a 2-1 victory against Haiti, a result rendered irrelevant because Qatar upset Mexico 1-0 in Group B’s other match. Haiti also depart the tournament.
US hit six to take top spot and avoid Mexico in the final run-in
By Samindra Kunti in Charlotte
July 2 – The United States and Jesus Ferreira stormed past Trinidad and Tobago with a second-consecutive 6-0 victory and a new hattrick for the striker to clinch top spot in Group A on goal differential and avoid a potential clash with Mexico in the semi-finals.
After slow start Jamaica up the pace to sweep past St Kitts
By Nick Webster in Santa Clara
July 1 – Under a blazing Santa Clara summers day where the on-field temperatures hovered around 92 degrees, the Reggae Boys played a tune on their Caribbean neighbours, St. Kitts & Nevis.
BJ Callahan says tougher games to come but praises top gun Ferreira
July 2 – US interim coach BJ Callaghan heaped praise on hattrick hero Jesus Ferreira for his “complete” performance in the 6-0 drubbing of Trinidad and Tobago, but warned that the margins in the knockout phase will be very fine.
The stats: Group A’s US and Jamaica battle for top spot
July 2 – With Group A set to conclude tonight USA and Jamaica look set confirm their qualification for the next stage but topping the group is key to who they face next, and where.
Concacaf W link with Always to push gender equality in football broadcasting
July 3 – Concacaf and Proctor & Gamble’s Always brand have partnered to launch an education and mentorship programme, the Always® Soñando Concacaf W Broadcast Academy.
Canada and Guatemala battle to a draw on a hot and passionate night
By Paul Nicholson in Houston
July 1 – On a hot and intense night in Houston, Canada and Guatemala played out a frantic 0-0 draw that leaves both teams with work to do to qualify for the next round.
Guadeloupe and Cuba put on a show on a hot Houston night
July 1 – Cuba vs Guadeloupe was the warm-up for the night’s main event. But at 97 degrees at kick off, it could not have been much hotter.
No identity crisis in the US with 17 of CNL squad on holiday and Berhalter still to return, says BJ
July 1 – US interim coach BJ Callaghan says the United States will “stick to their own identity” as they go in search of goals against Trinidad and Tobago to ensure top spot in Group A.
Haiti target win over Honduras to qualify for knockout rounds
July 1 – Haiti will “go out to win” their final group match against Honduras to clinch a ticket for the quarterfinals and cement the Caribbean’s fine showing at the Gold Cup.
Crypto creep. OKX adds Man City sleeve to its club assets
July 1 – Crypto exchange OKX has expanded its sponsorship of Manchester City to include the left sleeve of both themen’s and women’s first teams.