Liga Portugal agrees €31.8m budget as Arena Liga Portugal comes on-line
June 28 – The Portuguese league – Liga Portugal – has approved a budget for the next season which forecasts record revenue of €31.8 million.
World Football
England retain European U21 title with extra time win over Germany
June 30 – Marseilles winger Jonathan Rowe came off the bench a minute into extra time to fire England to a second successive Uefa U21 Euro crown after a 3-2 victory over Germany in Bratislava – a result that could put a few players in the frame for 2026 World Cup selection.
Greeks plan a football ‘Renaissance’ from grassroots upwards
June 30 – The Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) has unveiled it new grassroots development programme, dubbed ‘Renaissance’, aimed at nurturing young talent across Greece. The program emphasises a structured organisation of football academies and is set to usher in a new era for the sport in the country.
USA clinch last four slot with penalty win over Costa Rica
USA 2 Costa Rica 2 (USA win 4-3 on pens)
June 29 – You’d hate to use the word ‘sterile’ to describe a Concacaf Gold Cup quarter-final, but following the drama and passion of Guatemala versus Canada, it all felt a little flat as the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) and Costa Rica kicked off for the right to face Guatemala in St. Louis. After 90 minutes and the drama of penalty kicks,
Guatemala dump man-down Canada in penalty shoot-out
Canada 1 – Guatemala 1 (5-6 after pens)
June 29 – The Canadian fans were taking their boycott of Donald Trump’s immigration policies to heart at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, as the lack of red flags was in stark contrast to the blue and white festival that Guatemala brought to the Concacaf quarter-final tie in an epic contest that would be settled by Guatemala with the drama of penalty kicks.
Mexico find the way to San Jose despite Saudi road blocks
June 28 – Mexico made hard work of overcoming Saudi Arabia 2-0 to book their place in the Gold Cup semi-final. Second half goals from Alexis Vega and Santiago Gimenez secured the win against the Gold Cup guests.
Honduras stun Panama with penalty shoot-out win for spot in semi-finals
June 28 – Honduras stunned a shell-shocked Panama, coming back from a goal down to force a penalty shoot-out and claim the first spot in the semi-finals. Outside the covered State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, the temperature had hit 108 degrees. Inside the emotional seesaw of this game reached a similar high pitch.
UEFA to decide on Palace’s Europa League fate tonight
June 27 – Crystal Palace are sitting in UEFA’s naughty corner today (Friday), waiting to discover if they’ll be allowed to play in next season’s Europa League – because John Textor’s multi-club empire is infringing on UEFA’s rules.
World Leagues reiterate demand to be included in FIFA’s calendar decision-making
June 27 – The World Leagues Association (WLA) has again called for “structured collaboration, between international governing bodies and national leagues” on the international calendar to avoid disruption of national competitions and to protect player welfare.
England and Germany renew rivalry in U21 Euro final
June 27 – England will defend their title against Germany in the final of the UEFA U21 European Championship on Saturday in Bratislava, as two of Europe’s elite youth systems prepare to clash once again.
Betano adds 2025 Copa América Femenina to its Conmebol sponsorship roster
June 27 – Conmebol has announced a new chapter in its expanding relationship with the betting industry, confirming Betano as the Official Sponsor of the 2025 Copa América Femenina.
Belgium finish Euro 2025 prep with Greek win
June 27 – Belgium wrapped up their Women’s Euro 2025 preparations with a morale-boosting 2-0 victory against Greece in a friendly.
Gold Cup’s breakthrough strikers make case for Golden Boot and glory
June 27 – The Gold Cup 2025 has been the showcase for a number of forwards to make their case for international recognition and potential moves to Europe’s big leagues as they chase the Golden Boot for the competition’s top scorer.
UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 on course to double sponsorship revenues
June 26 – UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 is on course to deliver a watershed moment for the commercial side of the women’s game, with new research from Ampere Analysis projecting a minimum of €32.5 million in sponsorship revenue – more than double the €15.3 million generated in 2022.
Lidl research reveals nutrition blind spot in Women’s football
June 26 – As the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 approaches, newly released research from Lidl GB has exposed a glaring blind spot in women’s sports: nutrition.