Kimmich slams Germany’s performance as Portugal march on
June 5 – In a brutal assessment of Germany’s Nations League defeat to Portugal on Wednesday, captain Joshua Kimmich called his side’s performance “one of the worst”.
Gold Cup 2025
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,
Spain to meet France in Nations League semis
June 5 – In the second semi-final of the Nations League, the competition’s last two winners Spain and France meet again, with La Roja seeking to bolster their dominance of the international game.
FIFA breaks ground by securing tournament badge licencing agreement
June 5 – Breaking new ground in football history, FIFA has awarded its first tournament badge licensing agreement – and it’s heading to Brazil.
IFAB clarifies double touch penalty pules after Álvarez controversy
June 5 – The International Football Association Board (IFAB), the game’s lawmaker, has clarified the ‘double touch’ penalty law following last season’s controversial Julián Álvarez penalty in Atletico Madrid’s UEFA Champions League round of 16 loss to cross-city rivals Real.
FK Partizan reduces debt, elects new leadership team
June 5 – Rasim Ljajić, the new President of Partizan Belgrade, revealed that the club reduced its debts by €13m to €47m. Following a meeting of the General Assembly, the highest governing body of the club has also elected a new leadership team for a five-year term.
Crystal Palace’s historic UEFA Europa League qualification under threat
June 5 – English Premier League side Crystal Palace are hoping to embark on their maiden European adventure next season after qualifying for the Europa League – but UEFA’s multi-club ownership regulations could yet throw a spanner in the works.
Barcelona face fresh UEFA Financial Fair Play scrutiny as Camp Nou costs rise
June 5 – Spanish giants Barcelona are once again facing financial fair play (FFP) concerns with the football institution in the crosshairs of UEFA over concerns that club have registered income from assets that the European governing body does not consider relevant under its regulations.
Kansas City: An unexpected World Cup destination ready to shine
June 5 – Kansas City might not be the most obvious choice for a World Cup destination, but the “City of Fountains” is set to host six matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium – and the city couldn’t be more ready.
England take high-tech approach to heat acclimatisation ahead of 2026 World Cup
June 5 – With temperatures expected to rival a blast furnace at next year’s World Cup, England manager Thomas Tuchel is transforming the national team’s Girona training camp into a high-tech laboratory, using heated tents to simulate the brutal conditions awaiting his squad across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Ronaldo tap-in sends Portugal into Nations League finals
By Samindra Kunti in Munich
June 4 – With a second-half strike, Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to a 2-1 victory against hosts Germany and a spot in the final of the Nations League.
Midea expands AFC global sponsorship to national team comps in multi-year deal
June 5 – Home appliances giant Midea has expanded its Asian Football Confederation (AFC) sponsorship to becoming a Global Supporter of the AFC’s national team competitions in a multi-year deal.
Yamal is world’s MVP at €402.3m, Haaland and Bellingham are next highest ranked
June 4 – Barcelona progidy Lamine Yamal, 18 years-old in July, is the most valuable player in world football, worth a full €162 million than second highest value Erling Haaland and €170 million more than Jude Bellingham.
USL backs Central Florida Pro Soccer franchise plan anchored by real estate development
June 5 – The United Soccer League (USL), operators of men’s second and third tier pro leagues and a women’s pro league in the US, have taken another step into the sports real estate business with the unveiling of a plan with Central Florida Pro Soccer to bring a professional team to Winter Garden, Florida.
Germany target home Nations League title, but talent-laden Portugal ready to spoil the party
June 4 – With the World Cup one year away, the Nations League Final Four on home soil will serve as a test of Germany’s credentials. First challenge for Die Mannschaft: Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo in the semi-finals.
Last year, Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann failed to mastermind a fairytale at Euro 2024, crashing out of the finals against eventual winners Spain in Stuttgart. This summer, the Germans return to take centre stage on home soil in the Nations League Final Four,
Inter and Inzaghi split after calamitous end to treble losing season
June 4 – Inter Milan and Simeone Inzaghi have parted ways after the Italian club’s 5-0 defeat in the final of the Champions League, the club has confirmed.
Following the loss, the Italian manager had remained tight-lipped about his future, but on Tuesday, the club and Inzaghi announced that they would no longer work together, ending a four-year relationship.