Back to business. Mbappé launches his Real Madrid career
July 17 – French superstar Kylian Mbappé was officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Tuesday and was given a rapturous reception by 80,000 fans.
Europe
Women’s Euro 2025 qualifies first 9 teams as 28 nations go into knockout rounds for last 7 slots
July 17 – Nine of the 16 Women’s Euro 2025 teams have been decided following the final round of group qualifying on Tuesday night, as holders England scraped through to earn a chance to retain their title next summer.
European Champions England withstand Swedish challenge to secure spot at Euro 2025
July 17 – Defending champions England automatically secured their place in the women’s Euro 2025 finals after a 0-0 draw with Sweden on Tuesday but had to withstand a second-half barrage.
Southgate subs himself out of the England line-up, saying it is time for a ‘new chapter’
July 16 – Two days after the heartbreak of losing the final of Euro 2024, England manager Gareth Southgate resigned today calling for a “new chapter” for the national team.
Gibraltar to file complaint after Rodri baits English with sectarian chant
July 16 – The Gibraltar Football Association (GFA) is to file a complaint to the European governing body UEFA after Spanish Euro 2024 winning celebrations targeted the enclave.
Triumphant Spanish take a victory lap of Madrid
July 16 – Spain celebrated their Euro 2024 victory on Monday with an open top bus parade through Madrid after a visit to the country’s king and president.
EURO 2024 breaks records from Fan Zones to global TV audiences
July 16 – More than 5.8 million visitors had entered the ten Fan Zones in the Euro 2024 host cities in Germany before the final on Sunday that saw Spain overcome England 2-1.
Cyprus greenlighted to build new national team training centre
July 16 – The Cyprus Football Federation (CFA) has received a long-awaited permit for the construction of its new national team football base.
German striking legend call end to international career on 131 caps and 45 goals
July 16 – Thomas Mueller has retired from the German national team after the side exited Euro 2024 on home soil in the last eight bringing to a close his 14-year international career.
De la Fuente dismisses critics and says his team can grow
July 15 – Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente says he always believed in his Euro 2024 title-winning side even if others didn’t.
Turkey’s UEFA power broker Yardımcı pull out of TFF elections citing ‘dirty campaign’
July 15 – Turkey’s Servet Yardımcı is reported to be quitting UEFA’s executive committee after withdrawing as a candidate for the Turkish FA presidency.
UEFA’s CPR campaign trains 35,000 people across Euro 2024 fan sites
July 15 – As Euro 2024 came to its thrilling conclusion on Saturday night with Spain crowned champions, UEFA have revealed that more than 35,000 people received CPR training at UEFA fan festival sites across the one-month span of the tournament.
In or out? Southgate taking time to think through his position
July 15 – England manager Gareth Southgate has remained coy about his future after his side lost a second consecutive European championship final, extending the national team’s trophy drought to 58 years.
De La Fuente ready to make history
July 14 – Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has called on his team to make history as excitement builds ahead of tonight’s Euro 2024 final against England.
England expects as country gears up for mother of all football Sundays
July 12 – Preparations for Sunday’s Euro 2024 final are reaching fever pitch in England with pubs and bars set for a bonanza and airlines scrambling to meet last-minute demands.