Palestine qualify for final stage of AFC World Cup qualifiers for first time
June 10 – A 0-0 draw with Lebanon in Qatar was enough to see Palestine through to the final stage of the AFC’s qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup for the first time.
Mexican fans again test the 3-step anti-discrimination protocol with ‘puto’ chant
June 9 – The friendly between Mexico and Brazil was paused after the Mexican fans chanted the gay slur ‘puto’ from the stands behind the goal.
Lukaku’s goals and De Bruyne’s majesty warm Belgium up for Euro 2024 campaign
By Samindra Kunti in Brussels
June 9 – Romelu Lukaku’s two goals and a Leandro Trossard strike led Belgium to a modest 3-0 victory against Luxembourg to wrap preparations for Euro 2024. Thomas Meunier limped off injured.
Romanian FA is first to join FIFA Collect’s NFT platform
June 10 – The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) is the first national association to sign a partnership agreement with Modex and FIFA Collect platform.
US fall apart as Colombia give them a latin lesson ahead of the Copa America
June 9 – Billed as a warm-up for Copa America and a step on the US team’s journey to their 2026 home hosting of the World Cup, the US were brought down to earth with a bang following a 5-1 dismantling at the hands of Colombia.
UEFA Playmakers joins Disney and Pixar for launch of Inside Out 2
June 9 – Disney and Pixar’s newest film – Inside Out 2 – will join the UEFA Playmakers programme which since 2020 has provided opportunities for thousands of young girls to experience the joy of football for the first time, using the magic of Disney storytelling.
Comical: Canadian Premier League meets Marvel for series of Super Hero days
June 9 – Comic-turned-TV brand Marvel is teaming up with the Canadian Super League (CPL) for a series of Marvel Super Hero Days during the 2024 regular season.
Premier League to trial two new spending cap systems next season
June 7 – The Premier League announced on Thursday that it will trial two new spending cap systems starting next season.
Premier League clubs vote to keep VAR but demand improvements, speed and clarity
June 7 – Premier League clubs have voted overwhelmingly in favour of continuing to operate VAR in the Premier League.
Bookmaker William Hill agrees 5-year title sponsorship of SPFL’s four divisions
June 7 – Bookmaker William Hill will become the title sponsor of all four SPFL (Scottish Professional Football League) divisions from the start of next season in a record-breaking, five-year deal.
Tough start for Marsch as Canada lose 4-0 to Dutch in warm-up for Summer tournaments
June 7 – Euro 1988 winners the Netherlands outclassed Canada with four second-half goals to spoil Jesse Marsch’s debut as the Canadian men’s manager.
French LGBTQ group files complaint against Ligue 1 players and their clubs
June 7 – A French group campaigning against homophobia in football have filed a complaint against Ligue 1 players Mohamed Camara, Mostafa Mohamed and Nabil Bentaleb and their clubs Monaco, Nantes and Lille.
UEFA sets October date in Paris for Ballon d’Or 2024 awards night
June 7 – UEFA has announce that the Ballon d’Or 2024 awards ceremony will take place on Monday October 28 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
NJ/NY Gotham avoid San Diego and Portland Thorns as Concacaf draw inaugural W Champions Cup groups
June 7 – San Diego and Portland Thorns of the NWSL have been drawn in the same group with Club America of Mexico for the inaugural WConcacaf Champions Cup. Panama’s Santa Fe FC and the winners of the premliminary round play-in will make up the five-team group.
Concacaf draw groups for 2024 Central American and Caribbean Cups
June 7 – Concacaf has drawn the groups for the second editions of its 2024 Concacaf Central American Cup and Caribbean Cup competitions, to be played between July and December 2024, and serve as qualifiers for the 2025 Champions Cup.