Mexico dominate USA to retain their Gold Cup title
Mexico 2 USA 1
July 6 – In front of a sold-out crowd of 70,925 in the NRG Stadium in Houston, Mexico beat the USA 2-1 to win the 2025 Gold Cup.
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Spain turn on the style against battling Belgians
Spain 6 Belgium 2
July 7 – With a dominant performance and four second-half goals, Spain defeated a combative Belgium 6-2 in a Group B goal feast that left their opponents on the brink of elimination.
Other Stories
“It was embarrassing” admits Populous chief after cooling technology row
By Andrew Warshaw
November 12 – The row over how to cool the 2022 World Cup in Qatar burst into controversy again today when the designer of one of the Gulf state’s main stadiums denounced as “incredibly embarrassing” the comments of one of his own colleagues whom he described as “uninformed”.
MLS Commissioner praises David Beckham’s impact at LA Galaxy
By David Gold
November 14 – Major League Soccer (MLS) Commissioner, Don Garber, has praised David Beckham’s impact on football in the United States, as he gears up for what will likely be his final game of a five-year spell with LA Galaxy.
Brazilian Romario pushes Sepp Blatter for release of FIFA documents
By David Gold
November 11 – Following the FIFA President, Sepp Blatter, promising he would release files relating to the organisation’s former marketing partner ISL, which are believed to implicate four members of world football’s governing body, the Brazil legend Romario has said he will press for the documents to be given to politicians in the country.
Away fans banned from Paris St-Germain vs Olympique Marseille derby
By David Gold
November 11 – Away fans have been banned from attending games between the Ligue 1 leaders, Paris St-Germain, and fierce rivals Olympique Marseille this season, the French Interior Ministry has confirmed.
Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi could return to AC Milan as President
By David Gold
November 10 – Outgoing Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, could return to the post of president of the Italian champions, AC Milan, the club he owns, when the country’s political future is resolved.
FIFA and FA’s England poppy row aided by referee and Parliament member
By Andrew Warshaw
November 10 – The dispute between FIFA and The Football Association over the wearing of Armistice Day poppies took on a new twist today when it emerged that a qualified referee and member of Parliament was instrumental in bringing about FIFA’s change of heart.
Great Britain men’s football team begin Olympics campaign on July 26
By David Gold
November 10 – The Team GB men’s football team will kick off their Olympic Games campaign at Old Trafford on July 26, 2012, the day before the opening ceremony of the London Games, then move on to play games in London and Cardiff.
African sides to begin 2014 Brazil World Cup qualifiers
By David Gold
November 10 – 22 teams across Africa get their 2014 World Cup campaigns underway this weekend as they seek to be one of five sides from the continent to qualify for the competition being held in Brazil.
David Owen: Football and the power of the poppy
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
Like a high proportion of my fellow Brits, when that moment comes, I shall be standing silently with my head bowed in a gesture of solemn remembrance.
So why does it make me so angry when November rolls around each year and, like snowdrops in January, Premier League football shirts sprout scarlet poppies?
Myanmar’s 2018 ban is lifted by FIFA
By David Gold
November 9 – The first country to be eliminated from the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Myanmar, is now back in contention to qualify after FIFA annulled their tournament expulsion.
Chinese media demand ‘El Clasico’ is played at midday
By David Gold
November 9 – Following calculations that 60 million Chinese fans tuned in live to see Real Madrid’s 7-1 win over Osasuna on Sunday (November 6), China’s media want the Clasico between the league leaders, Real, and the current champions, Barcelona, to be played at midday.
South African businessman seeks compensation after 2010 World Cup hospitality company fails
By David Gold
November 9 – An African businessman is seeking 506 million South African rand (£40 million/$63 million) from the Department of Education in Gauteng to compensate the losses made by his now liquidated hospitality company, set up to provide a range of services for the 2010 World Cup.
Jerome Valcke urges Brazil to hurry in World Cup preparations
By Andrew Warshaw
November 9 – FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke has warned Brazil once again that they are lagging behind schedule and that there is “not a day to lose” in organising the World Cup.
FIFA reiterate poppy ban for England friendly
By Andrew Warshaw
November 9 – The relationship between FIFA and the English football authorities has reached a new low after world football’s governing body again rejected a request for the England team to wear poppies on their shirts during Saturday’s friendly with Spain – 24 hours before Remembrance Sunday.
Luciano Moggi sentenced to five years in prison for Calciopoli scandal
By David Gold
November 9 – The Juventus general manager at the time of the 2006 Calciopoli scandal, Luciano Moggi, has been sentenced to five years and four months in prison after being found guilty of sporting fraud and conspiracy by a court in Naples.