Egypt’s Al Ahly makes play for piece of North American market
July 2 – Al Ahly SC, the Egyptian club powerhouse that has been collecting trophies since 1907, have announced they’re planting their flag in North America.
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Player down, Germany cling on to beat France in penalty shootout
France 1 Germany 1 (5-6 pens)
July 19 – Germany recovered from a 13th-minute red card to knockout France on penalties following a 1-1 draw and set up a blockbuster semi-final against Spain.
Zlatan pours scorn on Messi’s cement-carrying Inter Miami teammates
July 2 – Sometimes it takes a volcanic Swedish ego to articulate what the rest of us are too polite to say out loud. Zlatan Ibrahimovic just delivered the most brutally honest assessment of Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami situation, and frankly, every word rings with uncomfortable truth.
Montenegran brewer Trebjesa toasts another FSCG extension
July 2 – The Football Association of Montenegro (FSCG) has extended its sponsorship agreement with the Trebjesa Brewery, marking 15 years of cooperation between the FSCG and one of Montegro’s largest companies.
Swiss expect opening win but fears over Walti fitness
July 2 – Tonight hosts Switzerland open Euro 2025 against Norway under enormous pressure to deliver in Basel in an encounter that will tests two teams with a panoply of doubts.
Aston Villa unveils fintech business Ebury as FX partner
July 2 – Financial services firm Ebury has become the Official FX Partner of Aston Villa who will the firm’s global platform topower Villa’s financial tech, optimising operations and growing international business.
Nordic clash to get Euro 2025 underway
July 2 – EURO 2025 gets underway this evening in Thun, where Iceland and Finland meet in the tournament’s first fixture – a curtain-raiser with real Nordic edge, even if the official opening ceremony waits for the hosts later in the day.
Pochettino happy with USA’s new-found ‘fight’ but wary of the Guatemala challenge
July 2 – Having looked like a team that were struggling to find any cohesion or common purpose after four straight losses, including a miserable performance in March at the Concacaf Nations League final, suddenly the USA look as though, if not the real deal, they are certainly worth a reappraisal.
English pub chain warms up for Women’s Euros with launch of song book
July 2 – Here’s something that’s been missing from the women’s game for far too long, and Greene King has just figured it out. While we’ve been debating formations and tactics, someone finally addressed what makes football truly special: the soundtrack that binds fans together in pure, unadulterated passion.
Man City suffer shock Club World Cup exit as Al Hilal “climb Mount Everest”
July 1 – Al Hilal pulled off one of the shocks of the Club World Cup with a pulsating 4-3 extra-time win over Manchester City in Florida, sending Pep Guardiola’s side crashing out in the quarter-finals.
Textor sacks Botafogo coach after allegedly curtailing influence
July 1 – Botafogo head coach Renato Paiva has been sacked just five months into the job, reportedly for refusing to allow club owner John Textor to interfere in team selection.
Inter out of Club World Cup as Fluminense march on
July 1 – Inter Milan’s Club World Cup campaign came to a limp end on Monday evening as Fluminense secured a 2-0 win in Charlotte, knocking the Nerazurri out at the Round of 16 stage and sending a second Brazilian club into the quarter-finals.
Kang replaces Textor at OL with Palace’s fate remaining uncertain
July 1 – Michelle Kang has taken over at troubled French club Olympique Lyonnais, which under the ownership of John Textor has been relegated to Ligue 2 on a provisional basis by domestic financial watchdog the DNCG over financial irregularities.
FIFPRO sounds health warning over scorching Club World Cup heat
July 1 – World players’ union FIFPRO has sounded another warning to FIFA over the intense heat at the Club World Cup, demanding longer half-time breaks and more cooling pauses.
Albania putting infrastructure investment at heart of growth plan
July 1 – The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) has implemented one of the largest historical investment programs in sports infrastructure during the last season, with a total of approximately €8.5 million spent on various projects throughout the country.
Los Angeles Names 26 Community Champions Ahead of World Cup 2026
July 1 – With exactly one year until Los Angeles hosts eight FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, including the U.S. Men’s National Team opener, the city has unveiled its 26 Community Champions – local nonprofit organisations using soccer to drive meaningful change across the region.