Demiril facing match ban after Wolf’s Salute
July 3 – Turkey’s Euro 2024 last-16 hero Merih Demiral is under investigation by UEFA after appearing to make an ultra-nationalist salute during his country’s victory against Austria.
Women's Euro 2025
Sweden wary of Pajor threat for Poland
July 8 – Sweden face Poland in Lucerne this evening with a place in the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 quarter-finals within reach. A win for Peter Gerhardsson’s side, combined with Germany avoiding defeat against Denmark, would confirm their passage from Group C with a game to spare.
Inside editorial: 2026 is closing in, Mexico and US look further away
In 2026 the US and Mexico will take the lead with their Canadian neighbours in hosting the World Cup. While the football people in those countries will have only a limited role in the organising (FIFA want to do everything themselves, it’s their ball apparently), to most people worldwide the perception will be that the countries are hosting.
Barca put cash before conscience with 1XBET sponsorship renewal
July 3 – FC Barcelona have extended their deal with 1XBET, which will see the controversial online casino continue as the club’s Global Partner and Official Betting Partner until June 2029.
Brazil’s CBF launches match-fixing whistleblowers app
July 3 – In response to a parliamentary commission of enquiry (CPI), the Brazilian Confederation of Football (CBF) will set up a centralised reporting tool for match-fixing.
UEFA sets October 1 as launch date for Women’s EURO 2025 ticket sales
July 3 – With a sold out men’s Euro 2024 entering the quarter final stage this weekend, UEFA has announced tickets will go on sale for the Women’s Euro 2025 in Switzerland on October 1.
Ligue1’s Monaco renew AMP shirt sponsorship
July 3 – AS Monaco have extended their current deal with front-of-shirt sponsor AMP Monaco, signing a new agreement with the Monegasque jewellers which is penned to run until 2026.
Fluminense opt for Mano Menezes as Diniz replacement
July 3 – Mano Menezes has been named the new coach of Brazilian club Fluminense in a one-year deal after the exit of Fernando Diniz.
Liverpool add Husqvarna to sponsorship roster
July 3 – Premier League Liverpool have announced smart mowing and robotic technology specialists Husqvarna to its partnership family for the 2024/25 season.
Ali Koç keeps his car dealership parked on Fenerbahçe shirt
July 3 – Turkey’s Fenerbahçe have extended their main shirt sponsorship with car dealership Otokoç for another year until the end of the 2024/25 season.
Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen to host Shakhtar Donetsk’s UCL games
July 3 – Ukrainian champion Shakhtar Donetsk will play its ‘home’ Champions League games at German club Schalke next season.
Ronaldo confirms Germany 2024 will be his last Euros
July 3 – Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed what everyone assumed: that the European Championship in Germany will be “without a doubt” the last of his stellar career.
Mert Gunok’s wonder save keeps Turkish hearts pounding into the last 8
July 3 – It was one of those defining moments that will go down in the annals of European football.
Demiral double sees Turkey beat Austria 2-1 on an adrenalin-fuelled night
July 3 – Turkey versus Austria is a historical rivalry based on religion, land, trade routes, and tonight in the Red Bull Arena Leipzig, the ‘Beautiful Game’.
Dutch brush Romania aside 3-0 to head for Berlin
July 2 – Netherlands silenced their critics with a win over Romania in what started as a bitter dogfight but ended up with a runaway 3-0 scoreline that could have been even more.
US and Mexico blow opportunities for 2026 preparation with early Copa America exits
July 2 – The USA were controversially dumped out of the Copa America last night after a 66-minute goal that could easily been called offside was awarded in a VAR review, handing a 1-0 victory to Uruguay.