Adidas secure Argentine FA through to 2038
June 28 – The Argentine Football Association (AFA) have added 14 years to their Adidas partnership, taking a relationship that was formalised in 2001 through to 2038.
World Football
Blessin quits Belgium’s Union for St Pauli’s return to Bundesliga
June 28 – Manager Alexander Blessin has departed Belgian club Union Saint Gilloise for St Pauli in Germany.
USSF condemns racist abuse after Copa America loss to Panama
June 28 – The US soccer federation has condemned online racist abuse of their players after their 2-1 defeat by Panama at the Copa America.
AC Milan greenlighted to enter Milan Futuro into Serie C
June 28 – AC Milan has officially unveiled its Milan Futuro project: a newly formed team of young players that will compete in the Serie C Championship starting from the upcoming season.
James Dostoyevsky: The B Teams lose – as do the spectators
The recent display of Portugal’s stars versus Georgia was a dismal display of arrogance in football. For starters, there were no stars: they all sat on the bench, and only the living God that is Ronaldo stood around waiting to be served.
Guehi says Southgate has solid support at the back
June 28 – Whilst England’s famed forward line has been criticised for their lack of fire power at Euro 24, the one area of the team that has come good so far is the defence which, ironically, was supposedly the most vulnerable area.
Fluminense fire Diniz after worst-ever start to Brasileirão
June 27 – Brazilian club Fluminense have dismissed their manager Fernando Diniz after a dramatic start to the season.
Will Euro 2024 see a repeat of 1982’s Schande von Gijón as Romania face Slovakia tonight?
June 26 – 25th June 1982 is a date in international football that has its own special place in notoriety. Forty-two years later, we now find ourselves with the same nightmare scenario, this time at Euro2024.
Germany’s DFB to grow Women’s Bundesliga to 14 teams, with plan to reach 16
June 26 – Germany’s DFB is to increase the number of clubs in its top tier women’s professional league by two from the 2025/26 season.
Martinez promises no let up and Ronaldo, as Portugal look to keep winning momentum
June 26 – With a perfect record on the line, Portugal manager Roberto Martinez has guaranteed that his side, assured of a spot in the last 16, will not ease off against Georgia in their final Group F game. Cristiano Ronaldo will start.
Copa America assistant linesman collapses in 90 degree heat in Kansas
June 26 – With the Copa America under way in the US amid seering heat, an assistant referee collapsed with heat stroke near the end of the first half of Peru’s Group A match against Canada.
Southgate warns fans they are making playing for England no fun. Watching them isn’t either
June 26 – Top of the group, unbeaten and a huge stroke of good fortune by being on the favourable side of the draw for the knockout phase.
After 26 trophies, Real Madrid captain Nacho says it is time to move on
June 26 – Real Madrid skipper Nacho has left the club after winning 26 trophies including six European Cups, his final appearance being the Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund.