Bellingham lands EA Sports FC 25 cover shot
July 18 – Real Madrid and England star Jude Bellingham, in his now iconic celebratory pose, will adorn the cover of the EA Sports FC 25 standard edition, EA Sports revealed on Wednesday.
Argentine players’ anti-French racist chanting prompts FIFA complaint
July 17 – The French FA have pledged to file a complaint with FIFA over “racist and discriminatory remarks” by Argentina players in post-match chants about the French team after their Copa America title win.
Spanish sports court suspends RFEF boss Rocha two days after Euro 2024 win
July 17 – Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) chairman Pedro Rocha has been suspended for two years by the Spanish Sports Administrative Tribunal (TAD) for abuse of authority.
Belgian FA finds no home host for nations league tie with Israel
July 17 – Belgium will not stage their Nations League match against Israel in September at home over security concerns, the Belgian Football Federation (RBFA) confirmed on Tuesday.
Back to business. Mbappé launches his Real Madrid career
July 17 – French superstar Kylian Mbappé was officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Tuesday and was given a rapturous reception by 80,000 fans.
Women’s Euro 2025 qualifies first 9 teams as 28 nations go into knockout rounds for last 7 slots
July 17 – Nine of the 16 Women’s Euro 2025 teams have been decided following the final round of group qualifying on Tuesday night, as holders England scraped through to earn a chance to retain their title next summer.
Liverpool owner FSG pulls out of Girondins de Bordeaux takeover talks
July 17 – Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group (FSG) has got cold feet in France and pulled out of negotiations to buy Girondins de Bordeaux.
Saints unveil crypto-casino Rollbit as shirt sponsor for Premier League return
July 17 – Premier League side Southampton, back in the top flight next season after a year in the Championship, have signed crypto casino Rollbit as the club’s shirt sponsor.
European Champions England withstand Swedish challenge to secure spot at Euro 2025
July 17 – Defending champions England automatically secured their place in the women’s Euro 2025 finals after a 0-0 draw with Sweden on Tuesday but had to withstand a second-half barrage.
Spurs secure crypto partnership with Kraken
July 17 – Tottenham Hotspur have announced a global brand partnership with crypto platform Kraken, which will become the club’s first Official Crypto and Web3 Partner, and the Official Sleeve Partner for its Men’s and Women’s teams ahead of the 2024/25 season.
AEK Athens bring in new Lyle & Scott dress code
July 17 – Greece’s AEK Athens has signed a one-year sponsorship with British designer brand Lyle & Scott who will supply the Greek club with official clothing for the 2024/2025 season.
Colombian FA chief and FIFA Council member arrested at Copa America final
July 16 – A Conmebol vice-president and leading FIFA official was among 27 people arrested during the crowd control debacle that marred the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia in Miami.
Morocco unveils plans for world’s biggest football stadium in Casablanca
July 16 – The first images of Morocco’s plans to build the world’s biggest football stadium, the Grand Stade Hassan II in Casablanca, have been shared ahead of the confirmation expected by FIFA for the country’s joint hosting of the 2030 World Cup.
Southgate subs himself out of the England line-up, saying it is time for a ‘new chapter’
July 16 – Two days after the heartbreak of losing the final of Euro 2024, England manager Gareth Southgate resigned today calling for a “new chapter” for the national team.
Gibraltar to file complaint after Rodri baits English with sectarian chant
July 16 – The Gibraltar Football Association (GFA) is to file a complaint to the European governing body UEFA after Spanish Euro 2024 winning celebrations targeted the enclave.