Marriott Bonvoy checks in with US Soccer for a multi-year stay
January 26 – The US Soccer Federation has agreed a multi-year deal with Marriott Bonvoy who will become the federation’s Official Hotel Partner.
Gold Cup 2025
Passion meets pragmatism in Austin as Panama secure QF spot
Guatemala 0-1 Panama:
June 20 – Friday night at Q2 Stadium bore no resemblance to the venue that hosted football just 24 hours earlier. The transformation was complete, and the catalyst was simple: unbridled passion provided by the hordes of Guatemala supporters who descended on Austin. Stark contrast to the lack of interest shown by US fans on Thursday.
Concacaf draws qualification pathways for 2026 World Cup
January 26 – Panama grouped with Nicaragua and Jamaica paired with Guatemala were the highlights of the first round group draw for the Conacacaf 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Klinsmann turns focus to knock-out rounds after uncomfortable group matches
January 25 – South Korea manager Jurgen Klinsmann said he was angered by two of Malaysia’s goals that shouldn’t have stood in his view following a dramatic 3-3 draw with the Southeast Asian side.
Son praises strength of Asian game and asks Korean fans to cut the abuse, it is hurting
January 15 – Under pressure, South Korean talisman Son Heung-Min has called on the criticism of the team to cool down, arguing that some of it has crossed a line.
Raiffeisen Bank branches out with naming rights to Kosovo’s top tier league
January 25 – The Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) has agreed a sponsorship with Raiffeisen Bank who become the main sponsor of the Kosovan First Football League, which from the spring of 2024 will be renamed the Raiffeisen First League.
Saudi Arabia boss Mancini says wants shots to become goals against South Korea
January 25 – Saudi Arabia boss Roberto Mancini is confident of his side’s chances against South Korea in the round of 16, despite his side’s underwhelming draw against Thailand yesterday (Thursday).
Kyrgyz Republic grab late equaliser against Oman, both lose
January 25 – Both Kyrgyz Republic and Oman needed a win at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa stadium to stand any chance of going into the knockout rounds of the Asian Cup as one of the best third placed group teams.
Real Madrid beat Man City to top 2023/23 money league, PSG third
January 25 – Real Madrid have reclaimed top spot in the annual Deloitte Football Money League, beating last year’s league leader Manchester City by a slim €5 million.
Visa taps in with FIFA for global partner renewal to end 2026
January 25 – FIFA has renewed payments technology firm Visa’s global sponsorship for a new rights cycle taking them to the 2026.
Saudi and Thailand happy with stalemate as second strings see out group
January 25 – Saudi Arabia were held by Thailand as the two sides closed out the Asian Cup group stages with a 0-0 draw at the Education City Stadium.
Boban quits UEFA on point of principle
January 25 – Zvonimir Boban has suddenly quit as UEFA’s chief of football in protest at Aleksander Ceferin’s apparent push to change statutes that would let him stay in office as president longer than the current rules permit.
CAF hits Regragui with 4-game ban and fines Moroccan FA after Congo chaos
January 25 – Morocco coach Walid Regragui has been handed a four-game ban, with two suspended, in response to heated scenes at the end of the team’s Africa Cup of Nations game against Congo on Sunday.
Thailand’s Ishii prepares for last 16 on the clean sheet of his game saving keeper Anuin
January 26 – Thailand’s second-choice goalkeeper Saranon Anuin’s flawless display against Saudi Arabia saw him pick up the Man of the Match award on his international debut, as the 29-year-old inspired his team to a historic draw in the last group game of the Asian Cup.
Bahrain beat Jordan to top group
January 25 – Bahrain made it back-to-back wins at the Asian Cup as they edged out Jordan 1-0 to claim a thoroughly deserved place in the last 16 of the competition as both sides ended up advancing.
Battling Malaysians make South Koreans scramble for last 16 slot
January 25 – Malaysia held South Korea to a dramatic 3-3 draw with Romel Morales’s last-ditch stoppage time equaliser condemning Jurgen Klinsmann’s team to second spot in Group E.