July 10 – Ahead of their semi-final clash with the Netherlands, England manager Gareth Southgate believes that, with a weight off their shoulders, the best is yet to come for his side at Euro 2024.
July 10 – Has there ever been a bigger mismatch for a place in the final of Copa America? Argentina, the current World Champions, versus Canada, a country that has qualified for just two World Cups and has never won or tied a game at either event.
July 10 – Goals from Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi gave Argentina a 2-0 win over Canada and booked a place in the Copa America final as they continue their run to major tournament title fights.
July 10 – Former Wales captain Craig Bellamy is the new manager of his country until 2028, replacing Rob Page who was fired in June after failing to qualify the team for Euro 2024.
July 9 – In the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, the ‘Vini Jr.Law’ has been sanctioned, enshrining a protocol that will allow matches to be halted in cases of racism and homophobia.
July 9 – Having led Canada to a surprise semi-final place in the Copa America, Jesse Marsch said he didn’t need success to prove his ability after he was fired by Leeds United in the English Premier League and then overlooked by the U.S. Soccer Federation.
July 9 – NWLS side San Diego Wave FC, only in their third season of competitive action, have denied accusations that made against them and club president Jill Ellis (pictured) of creating a hostile workplace.
July 9 – As proof of the depth of competitiveness of Europe’s nations, the Euro 2024 Championships have seen a record number of 17 draws so far at the end of playing time.
July 9 – Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called the suspension of Turkish international Merih Demiral, scorer of two goals in the last 16 round, a “political” act.
July 9 – Canada’s first professional women’s soccer league – the Norther Super League – that kicks off next April, has appointed Christina Litz as its first President, while founder Diana Matheson will take on the role of Chief Growth Officer.
July 8 – Manchester City and Manchester United will be able to face Girona and Nice respectively in Europe this coming season after multi-club ownership conditions set by UEFA were met.
July 8 – Concluding an investigation into accusations of match-fixing by John Textor, Brazil’s Superior Court of Sports Justice for Football (STJD) has recommended a six-year suspension and R2 million ($550.000) fine for the American, describing his evidence is “worthless”.
July 8 – Adidas has unveiled its ‘Fussballliebe Finale’ Official Match Ball for the Euro 2024 semi finals and final in Germany.
July 8 – The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) is to bring in goal-line technology for the first time for the top tier of the efbet League next season.
July 8 – Switzerland head coach Murat Yakin (pictured) insists his team did not deserve to be heading home from Euro 2024 and that England, not for the first time, had luck on their side in their quarterfinal clash.