MATCH to run official AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 hospitality programme
June 7 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has appointed MATCH Hospitality Asia to deliver the commercial hospitality programme for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023.
June 7 – In the week before the Champions league final in Istanbul, UEFA and the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) have announced a series of fund raising initiatives to support earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria.
UEFA has already made an initial donation of €200,000 while member associations have raised more than €900,000 from donations.
The donations raised during Champions League week will be distributed by the UEFA Foundation for Children in collaboration with the TFF to a variety of partners including offering mental health support to children through football-related initiatives and aiding the rehabilitation of children who suffered severe injuries in the earthquakes.
Saudi Arabia’s PIF takes control of four clubs as it looks to accelerate Pro League growth
June 6 – In a landmark move accelerating the Arab Kingdom’s investment in the game, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will take control of Al Nassr – where Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo plays – Al-Ahli, Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal, the 2021 Asian Champions League winner.
Concacaf unveils draw detail for new club competitions in Caribbean and Central America
June 6 – Concacaf has released details of the draws for its three regional cup competitions to take place August to November this year. The competitions will provide qualifying routes to the expanded Concacaf Champions League in 2024.
Ange Postecoglou quits Celtic for Spurs in four-year deal
June 6 – Having been persistently linked with other more high-profile candidates, Tottenham Hotspur have ended their long search for a permanent manager by appointing Ange Postecoglou on a four-year contract.
Croatia’s Hadjuk Split to get €30m+ rebuild of Poljud stadium
June 6 – The reconstruction of Croatian club Hajduk Split’s Stadion Poljud, will cost the local municipality between €30 – 40 million, according to the mayor of Split, Ivica Puljak.
New European club pressure group, UEC, forms first board
June 6 – Osasuna, Lokomotiva Zagreb, RFS, Bohemian FC, Union Saint-Gilloise and Maccabi Netanya will serve on the interim board of the Union of European Clubs (UEC), confirmed the organisation that was launched to protect the interests of smaller and medium-sized clubs across Europe.
Israelis stun Brazil as U20 World Cup reaches semi-final stage
June 6 – This week’s under-20 World Cup semi-final line-up has an unfamiliar look about it -with one particular notable absentee.
Benzema leaves Real Madrid for €100m-a-year Saudi deal
June 6 – Star French striker Karim Benzema is set to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia as one of the world’s highest-paid players after his Real Madrid exit was confirmed.
Spain to host anti-racism friendly against Brazil in bid to change toxic culture
June 6 – With the scourge of racism once again infiltrating top-flight football, Brazil will play a friendly against Spain next March as part of an anti-racism campaign under the slogan ‘We are all alike’.
World Cup boss Smith exits FIFA
June 6 – Colin Smith (pictured) will exit FIFA as World Cup chief operating officer ahead of the Women’s World Cup this year and the expanded 48-team men’s event in 2026
Club Leon beat LAFC to win Concacaf Champions League and re-assert Mexican dominance
June 5 – Club Leon from LigaMX beat the MLS’s Los Angeles FC 1-0 in the Final second leg at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, and return the title to Mexico.
UEFA opens disciplinary cases following Europa League final and abuse of Taylor
June 5 – Despite protesting that he deserved more and that his Roma team were hard done by, José Mourinho was charged by UEFA on Friday after being filmed swearing at English referee Anthony Taylor in a stadium garage following the Europa League final.
Down but not out, Barcelona storm back to win Women’s Champions League
By Samindra Kunti in Eindhoven
June 5 – FC Barcelona were crowned European champions following a superb 3-2 comeback against Germany’s Wolfsburg in the Women’s Champions League final.
Alderweireld strike wins Antwerp first Belgian league title in 64 years
June 5 – On a rollercoaster final day of the season, Antwerp won the Belgian league for the first time since 1957 thanks to a late strike by former Southampton and Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld to draw 2-2 at Racing Genk, enough to keep Union at bay, who ultimately lost 3-1 to Club Brugge.