UEFA renews Swissquote for Europa and Conference leagues
February 28 – Swissquote has extended its sponsorship of the Europa League and Conference League for the 2024-2027 competition cycle.
World Football
Last gasp Paraguay grab quarter final slot with Martinez hattrick in 3-2 win over El Salvador
February 28 – A Jessica Martinez hattrick saw Paraguay through into the quarter finals of the W Gold Cup, coming from behind to beat El Salvador 3-2 in added time in the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston.
OFC to use FIFA+ streaming channels to build competition awareness
February 28 – The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has partnered with FIFA+ to stream tournaments and competitions in a bid to ensure greater exposure for the game in the region, the confederation confirmed.
Canada brush Costa Rica aside to head into quarter final draw as top ranked nation
February 28 – Canada beat Costa Rica in the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston in their final group game of Group C to secure qualification ahead of Brazil for the quarter finals as the top ranked nation.
Denmark’s Kristoffer Olsson hospitalised after collapsing at home
February 28 – Swedish midfielder Kristoffer Olsson is on a ventilator in hospital after collapsing at home due to a brain condition, his Danish club Midtjylland have announced.
German fans keep pressure on over 50+1 ownership rule
February 27 – Despite the German football league capitulating to fan power over third party investment, more protests occurred at the weekend, this time over Germany’s much coveted 50+1 rule.
Guanajuato, Mexico, to host 2024 Concacaf U-20 men’s championship
February 26 – Irapuato and Celaya, in Guanajuato, Mexico, will host the 12-team 2024 Concacaf Men’s U-20 Championship July 19-August 4.
Nigeria’s eNPFL joins EA Sports FC Pro elite ecosystem
February 27 – The official football esports programme of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) will merge into the EA Sports FC Pro elite tournament programme for the first time this season.
Romanians to open elite girls training centres via five schools projects
February 27 – The Romanian Football Federation (FRF), with the Ministry of Education, has announced they are creating an elite girls football programme in schools in five different cities – Bistrita, Buzău, Pitești, Târgu Mureș and Timișoara.
Brazil turn on the style to top Group C with a 100% record
February 28 – Brazil made it three wins out of three as they topped Group B at the W Gold Cup with a 5-0 win over Panama.
Colombia secure quarter final slot. Parsimonious Puerto Rico look set to join them
February 27 – Colombia secured second place in Group B with a 2-0 win over Puerto Rico in the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.
Liverpool dig deep into Academy and extra time to beat Chelsea in Carabao Cup final
February 26 – It may on paper have been the least valued and coveted of the various domestic trophies on offer but outgoing Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted it was his most cherished yet.
Canada’s Alphonso Davies agrees personal terms for mooted Real Madrid move
February 26 – Bayern Munich and Canada star Alphonso Davies has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid for a move to Spain either this summer or when the player’s contract expires in 2025.
Mexico turn World Rankings upside down with history making win over USA
February 26 – Mexico shocked the USA with a 2-0 win in the Dignity Health Park stadium in Carson, Los Angeles, on a stunning night of Gold Cup football. This may be the inaugural W Gold Cup but it is already delivering the drama, emotion and surprises of the men’s version.
Argentina brush past Dominican Republic to head for quarter finals
February 26 – Argentina closed out their group matches in the Dignity Health Park stadium in Carson, Los Angeles, with a 3-0 win over the Dominican Republic. It was less comfortable than they were probably expecting but still guarantees them progression to the quarter finals of the W Gold Cup this weekend.