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,
May 28 – FIFA held the official draws for two of its 2025 tournaments to be held in Doha on Sunday, with the Arab Cup and the newly expanded U-17 World Cup set to return to Qatar later this year. The dual-event draw was hosted at the Raffles Hotel.
May 28 – Borussia Dortmund has announced a major sponsorship change, replacing long-time front-of-shirt partner Evonik with Vodafone Germany for the 2025/26 season.
May 28 – West Ham United and London Stadium have signed new multi-year deals with BrewDog, making the independent brewer the official beer partner of both the Premier League club and the stadium.
May 28 – Leeds United, promoted back into the Premier League for next season, are returning to big match and big money fixtures with their final pre-season game to be played August 9 against Serie A giants AC Milan in Dublin at the 51,700 capacity Aviva Stadium.
May 28 – Brazilian legend Neymar isn’t featuring in new coach Carlo Ancelotti’s World Cup plans at the moment, but he believes the 2026 tournament can revolutionise how football is experienced by fans.
May 28 – Relevent Sports Agency, which sensationally acquired the rights to the UEFA Champions League and other UEFA properties earlier this year, has unveiled the leadership team that will exploit these rights.
May 28 – Juventus striker and one of Serbia’s best-known players, Dusan Vlahovic, has become UNICEF’s partner in Serbia to support of the mental health of children and young people. Vlahovic is joining UNICEF’s ambassador-led initiative that includes Lionel Messi and David Beckham.
May 27 – Samir Xaud has been elected the new president of the Brazilian FA (CBF), but numerous clubs boycotted the vote because of discontent over the electoral process.
May 27 – Substitute Promise David led Union Saint-Gilloise to their first Belgian league title in 90 years on Sunday in a 3-1 victory against AA Gent, the culmination of a years-long renaissance and another stellar season.
May 27 – Manchester United staff were informed on Friday that a fresh wave of redundancies is under way, with up to 200 further jobs set to be cut across the organisation — including within the football department — as part of an ongoing cost-reduction strategy under Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS-led regime.
May 27 – UEFA has crowned Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmatí as the 2024/25 UEFA Women’s Champions League Player of the Season, recognising the midfielder’s consistent brilliance despite her side falling short in their bid for a third successive European crown. The award, decided by UEFA’s Technical Observer Group, marks Bonmatí’s third consecutive win — a reflection of her dominance at the elite level of the women’s game.
May 27 – A serious incident in central Liverpool cast a sombre tone over the city’s Premier League title celebrations, after a vehicle collided with pedestrians on Water Street shortly after the conclusion of Liverpool FC’s official victory parade on Monday evening. While nearly 50 people were injured — including four children — authorities have confirmed the incident took place after roads had reopened and that the club’s involvement in the day’s events had formally ended.
May 27 – Real Valladolid’s volatile ownership era under Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazário has come to an end following the sale of his majority stake to a North American investment group, the club confirmed late Friday. The deal concludes a six-year tenure that promised commercial transformation but ultimately delivered sporting instability, fan unrest, and diminishing returns both on and off the pitch.
May 27 – The Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee gathered leaders from 88 cities and communities at the GRAMMY Museum last week to outline countywide participation opportunities for the tournament. Los Angeles will host eight matches at SoFi Stadium, including the U.S. Men’s National Team opener and a quarterfinal.
May 27 – Sunday marked the end of an era as Gary Lineker hosted Match of the Day for the final time, concluding a remarkable 25-year tenure as the face of the BBC’s flagship Premier League highlights show. The departure of England’s often-beloved football presenter comes after a series of controversies that made his position at the corporation untenable.