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.
Women's Euro 2025
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.
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USL enters negotiations with Roswell for pro men’s and women’s teams and a stake in a new stadium
April 5 – The opportunity of football to bring a transformational change to cities and their sporting cultures is nowhere more evident currently that in the US.
USL adds sponsors and appoint SeatGeek ahead of women’s Super League debut in August
April 5 – The fast-growing USL, operator of second and third tier professional leagues in the US and now a top tier Women’s professional league that debuts in August, has concluded more commercial partnerships starting with the current 2024 season.
Textor to face Brazilian sports court over allegations that corruption cost Botafogo 2023 title
April 4 – Botafogo owner John Textor could face up to a year’s suspension as he goes on trial at Brazil’s top sports court for failing to provide evidence for his claims of match-fixing in the Brazilian league.
Spanish FA orders partial closure of Getafe stadium after racist insults
April 4 – Spanish top-flight club Getafe have been ordered to partially close their central stand for three matches by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) following the racial and xenophobic abuse suffered by Sevilla manager Quique Sánchez Flores and player Marcus Acuna (pictured) in Saturday’s league game.
A True Story. Really?
Sepp Blatter, the decorated former President of FIFA, who has more honorary degrees, noble titles and other high awards than almost anyone else who springs to mind, has published yet another ‘book’.
Turkish FA hits Trabzonspor with 6-match closed stadium sanction
April 4 – The Turkish Football Federation has ordered Trabzonspor to play their next six home matches in front of empty stands following the riots after the Super Lig match between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahce last month.
Ranking shows Barca lead Europe’s giants when it comes to blooding young players
April 4 – FC Barcelona are one of the world leaders in giving first team minutes to young players, as the club continues to thrive despite a reduced transfer spend.
Wolves build development links in Asia with J-League’s Shonan Bellmare
April 4 – Premier League Wolverhampton Wanderers have forged a partnership with J-League outfit Shonan Bellmare, aiming to nurture elite Asian football talent and provide them with opportunities in the Premier League.
Rayo Majadahonda forfeit abandoned match and keeper banned after racist incident
April 4 – The goalkeeper of a Spanish third division club has been banned for two games after confronting a supporter who he claimed racially abused him.
Argentina extend world ranking lead, Belgium return to top three
April 4 – In the most recent update to the FIFA World Rankings, Argentina continue to hold the coveted first position and have even extended their lead. Despite a loss to Germany on home soil, France remain in second place.
Chelsea defend Gallagher over mascot criticism
April 4 – Chelsea have condemned abuse of their England international midfielder Conor Gallagher after he was criticised for appearing not to acknowledge a high five from a black child moments before a Premier League match.
PepsiCo brands unveiled as Leagues Cup sponsors in multi-year deal
April 4 – The Leagues Cup, the 47-team club competition played between the MLS and Liga MX in North America, has unveiled a multi-year sponsorship with PepsiCo brands Lay’s, Sabritas, Gamesa, and Rockstar Energy Drink .
Yahoo Sports and OneFootball combine for content hub in US and Canada
April 4 – Global media and tech business Yahoo has struck a deal between its Yahoo Sports division and streaming platform OneFootball to create a new hub for football content.
Spanish police arrest Rubiales as part of corruption probe into RFEF’s Saudi cash
April 3 – Luis Rubiales, the disgraced former president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF), has been arrested as part of a corruption investigation.
Fenerbahce fans vote to remain in Turkish Super Lig, despite Trabzonspor chaos
April 3 – Fenerbahce members have voted against a proposal to withdraw from the Turkish Super Lig.