Guatemala lose Mendez, miss penalty, but still find enough to dispatch Cuba
By Samindra Kunti in Fort Lauderdale
June 27 – Guatemala sank Cuba with a second-half strike from Darwin Lom to kickstart their Gold Cup campaign in winning fashion.
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Canada and Guadeloupe trade own goals in Group C stalemate
June 28 – For 20 minutes it looked like Canada’s blushes, and coach John Herdman’s chutzpah, had been spared in their Gold Cup opener against preliminary round qualifier Guadeloupe.
Former Dyson exec plugged in to clean-up Saints after hopeless season dumps them out of EPL
June 28 – Southampton Football Club, relegated from the Premier League at the end of last season, after a disastrous year under new ownership that saw Serbian money and Scandinavian meddling destroy the fabric of the club, have appointed a new chief executive to clean up the mess.
Costa Rica’s Suarez feels the heat in Fort Lauderdale after Panama loss
February 27 – Costa Rica coach Luis Suarez will need to pick up the pieces with growing calls for his resignation following a dismal 2-1 defeat in their Gold Cup opener against Panama.
BMO signs up for World Cup/Gold Cup double deal
June 27 – The first deal coming out of the new Concacaf/FIFA commercial partnership has been struck with Canada-based bank BMO.
Jeddah to be host city for 2023 Club World Cup; Saudi 2030 bid looks to be fading
June 27 – Jeddah in Saudi Arabia will be the host city for the 2023 Club World Cup FIFA confirmed on Monday. But at the same time, is seems unlikely the Arab Kingdom will continue with its bid for the 2030 World Cup.
Healthy-looking Bournemouth renew Vitality Stadium naming rights for three years
June 27 – Premier League Bournemouth, who surprised pretty much everyone – by staying up last season including Scott Parker, the manager who led their promotion – have extended their stadium rights naming deal for three years.
Pandev completes sale of North Marcedonian club to Brera who unveil youth-focussed plan
June 27 – North Macedonian playing legend Goran Pandev has said the sale of FK Akademiya Pandev to Brera Holdings has been completed.
Panama make it a hattrick of wins against Costa Rica
By Samindra Kunti in Fort Lauderdale
June 27 – In a clash of Central American giants, Panama carried the momentum from the Nations League group stages forward to defeat Costa Rica for a third time in a row with a routine 2-1 victory.
Panama use pain of missing out on World Cup to drive new era
June 27 – Panama’s painful World Cup qualification defeat to Costa Rica is still a source of motivation for the country, said manager Thomas Christiansen.
Burner and Fortune fire Martinique past El Salvador
June 27 – Ten-man Martinique upset El Salvador with an accomplished 2-1 victory after early goals from Patrick Burner and Kevin Fortune to claim joint top spot in group C.
Guatemala confident in homegrown team but recognise Cuba threat
June 27 – Guatemala coach Luis Tena believes that the Gold Cup will provide the perfect opportunity to showcase the strength of his national team, but warned that Cuba will be a stern test for his side in Group D.
Google Pixel expands English FA deal to mobile and earbuds partner
June 26 – The English FA has expanded its relationship with Google Pixel which has become the new official mobile phone and earbuds partner of the England men’s and women’s senior teams.
FIFA to play first edition of 32-team, 2025 Club World Cup in US
June 25 – The first edition of FIFA’s new-look 32-team Club World Cup will be held in the United States in the summer of 2025.
Koulibaly exits Chelsea for Al-Hilal in Saudi Pro League
June 26 – Kalidou Koulibaly has become became the latest star to join the exodus to the Saudi domestic league after moving to Al-Hilal from Chelsea on a three-year contract.