UEFA renews Swissquote for Europa and Conference leagues
February 28 – Swissquote has extended its sponsorship of the Europa League and Conference League for the 2024-2027 competition cycle.
Gold Cup 2025
Jamaica hold on to beat Guadeloupe but every little thing is not alright
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June 20 – Jamaica picked up their first three points and kept their hopes of progression to the knockout rounds alive. But it was not without a chaotic finale where they looked to be throwing everything away against a Guadeloupe team that stuck to their task.
Last gasp Paraguay grab quarter final slot with Martinez hattrick in 3-2 win over El Salvador
February 28 – A Jessica Martinez hattrick saw Paraguay through into the quarter finals of the W Gold Cup, coming from behind to beat El Salvador 3-2 in added time in the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston.
OFC to use FIFA+ streaming channels to build competition awareness
February 28 – The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has partnered with FIFA+ to stream tournaments and competitions in a bid to ensure greater exposure for the game in the region, the confederation confirmed.
Haaland hammers in five, with a little help from de Bruyne
February 28 – Manchester City’s Erling Haaland fired back into action with a five-goal display against Luton in the FA Cup on Tuesday night, making him the first player to score five or more for a top-flight club in the FA Cup in more than 50 years.
Canada brush Costa Rica aside to head into quarter final draw as top ranked nation
February 28 – Canada beat Costa Rica in the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston in their final group game of Group C to secure qualification ahead of Brazil for the quarter finals as the top ranked nation.
Denmark’s Kristoffer Olsson hospitalised after collapsing at home
February 28 – Swedish midfielder Kristoffer Olsson is on a ventilator in hospital after collapsing at home due to a brain condition, his Danish club Midtjylland have announced.
Cupra extend journey Football Australia
February 28 – Football Australia has extended its partnership with Cupra in a deal that will see the company continue as Official Automotive Partner for the Socceroos and Matildas.
FIFA-funded series of friendly tournaments launched with 20 nations, across four host venues
February 27 – Global governing body FIFA has launched a new series of friendly matches, piloting the first edition of the ‘FIFA Series’ in March, in a bid to offer more “meaningful action” to smaller nations.
German fans keep pressure on over 50+1 ownership rule
February 27 – Despite the German football league capitulating to fan power over third party investment, more protests occurred at the weekend, this time over Germany’s much coveted 50+1 rule.
Bayern Munich hire Eberl to infuse new trophy winning into club
February 27 – With the prospect of facing a first season without a major trophy for 12 years, Bayern Munich have appointed a new sporting director in the shape of Max Eberl to oversee a major shakeup.
Qatari sheikh storms pitch to protest penalty in Qatari league derby
February 27 – In extraordinary scenes that have been circulated worldwide, one of the biggest Qatari league matches of the season was interrupted on Sunday when a club president stormed on to the pitch to furiously protest a controversial penalty decision.
South Korea appoint U-23 boss Hwang Sun-hong to lead through upcoming 2026 qualifiers
February 27 – Hwang Sun-hong, manager of the U-23 team, will lead South Korea on an interim basis following the exit of Jurgen Klinsmann, the South Korean FA (KFA) confirmed.
Guanajuato, Mexico, to host 2024 Concacaf U-20 men’s championship
February 26 – Irapuato and Celaya, in Guanajuato, Mexico, will host the 12-team 2024 Concacaf Men’s U-20 Championship July 19-August 4.
Nigeria’s eNPFL joins EA Sports FC Pro elite ecosystem
February 27 – The official football esports programme of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) will merge into the EA Sports FC Pro elite tournament programme for the first time this season.
Bundesliga extends Sportradar deals through to 2031
February 27 – The Bundesliga has extended its partnership with Sportradar which will continues as the official provider of betting and streaming rights for the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 for another six seasons.