Juventus agrees €408m, 10-year renewal with Adidas
June 21 – Italian giants Juventus have secured a new €408 million partnership with sportswear giant Adidas, extending their long-standing relationship for another decade.
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AC Milan agrees marketing partnership with DRC’s tourist board
June 23 – AC Milan has signed a new partnership with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as part of a broader push to link football with diplomacy, development and international business.
Brazil pitch for 2029 Club World Cup hosting
June 22 – On the sidelines of the FIFA summit in Miami, CBF president Samir Xaud has pitched his country to stage the 2029 Club World Cup.
Saudi’s Al Hilal stay in CWC hunt; Rudiger claims racial abuse in Pachuca match
June 22 – On the same night that their national team were qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Gold Cup, Saudi Arabia’s top club side Al Hilal drew 0-0 with Red Bull Salzburg in Group H to keep their chances of progress to the knockout phase of the Club World Cup alive.
Bulgaria’s CSKA 1948 swaps Puma for Jako kit deal
June 21 – Bulgaria’s CSKA 1948 has signed a contract with the German sports apparel business Jako. Jako replaces Puma, which had been a partner of the Bulgarian club in recent years.
Mbappé released from Florida hospital but still needs recovery time
June 20 – Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé was discharged from hospital last Thursday afternoon after a brief stay for treatment of acute gastroenteritis.
Mexico and Costa Rica top the Las Vegas bill with a fitting Group A finale
Mexico 0 Costa Rica 0
June 22 – Mexico and Costa Rica drew a blank in an enthralling no holds barred encounter at the Allegiant in Las Vegas in front of 35,000 fans.
Stars and stripes edge past resilient Haiti
USA 2-1 Haiti
June 22 – Motivation was never going to be an issue in this Concacaf Gold Cup Group D encounter between Haiti and the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT).
Saudi hold on for Trinidad draw to secure quarter final spot
Saudi Arabia 1 Trinidad and Tobago 1
June 22 – Saudi Arabia lived dangerously at the end of their final group encounter against Trinidad and Tobago at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to secure a spot in the quarter finals. Having dominated possession for most of the game, Trinidad came to life in the final 15 minutes but failed to put away a succession of chances.
Player down Dominican Republic hold Suriname
Dominican Republic 0 Suriname 0
June 22 – Playing a dead rubber is dispiriting in the best circumstances. Playing a dead rubber in a 100,000-capacity stadium in front of 2,000 supporters is the definition of torture. Yet somehow, the Dominican Republic and Suriname managed to breathe life into their Group A Concacaf Gold Cup farewell.
Houston we don’t have a problem. Gold Cup delivers a Central American football feast
Honduras 2 – El Salvador 0
June 21 – A piece of Central America proudly and unashamedly parked itself in Space City tonight. The Shell Energy Stadium in Houston has frequently staged Gold Cup nights of passion and community. This Saturday is was extra special.
Canada stunned by Curaçao comeback in chaotic added time
Canada 1 Curaçao 1
June 21 – Canada came into the Gold Cup as one of the firm favourites and after a 6-0 fiesta against Honduras at home in Montreal, looked to be on the right road to a much-needed title. But on an airless 92˚˙ night in Houston they punctured.
Passion meets pragmatism in Austin as Panama secure QF spot
Guatemala 0-1 Panama:
June 20 – Friday night at Q2 Stadium bore no resemblance to the venue that hosted football just 24 hours earlier. The transformation was complete, and the catalyst was simple: unbridled passion provided by the hordes of Guatemala supporters who descended on Austin. Stark contrast to the lack of interest shown by US fans on Thursday.
Jamaica hold on to beat Guadeloupe but every little thing is not alright
Jamaica 2 Guadeloupe 1
June 20 – Jamaica picked up their first three points and kept their hopes of progression to the knockout rounds alive. But it was not without a chaotic finale where they looked to be throwing everything away against a Guadeloupe team that stuck to their task.
No more Mr Nice Guy: Marsch respects disciplinary process as he embeds culture of ruthlessness in Canada
June 20 – Under fire Canada coach Jesse Marsch who is facing disciplinary action following his behaviour at Canada’s opening game of the Gold Cup, said “there’s a process in place and I respect that”.