De Bruyne leads Belgium to victory over Wales
June 10 – With a late strike, Kevin De Bruyne led Belgium to an important 4-3 win against Wales in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Bulgarian Football Union hosts ‘Integrity in Football in Eastern Europe’ workshop
June 10 – With the scourge of match-fixing continuing to rear its ugly head in the European game, the Bulgarian Football Union (BFS) has taken a proactive approach to the issue by hosting the “Integrity in Football in Eastern Europe” workshop.
Concacaf says no to Greenland’s membership
June 10 – Football governing body Concacaf has rejected Greenland’s application for membership.
Landon Donovan delivers scathing USMNT rant ahead of Gold Cup
June 10 – The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) lost their third consecutive game on Saturday in a friendly against Turkey during their preparations for the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Broadcast boost: Women’s Super League revenue surges 34% to record £65 million
June 10 – Any lingering doubts about women’s football’s growth have been emphatically dispelled as the English Women’s Super League (WSL) announced club revenues rose by a record-breaking 34% during the 2023-24 season.
Boston Legacy FC unleashes new logo following rocky start to NWSL life
June 10 – New US National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) franchise Boston Legacy FC have faced numerous challenges before even kicking a ball.
MLS player compensation deal for FIFA Club World Cup falls apart
June 10 – Last week’s reported agreement between Major League Soccer (MLS) and the MLS Players Association (MLSPA) regarding FIFA Club World Cup compensation has collapsed, with the sides failing to reach terms on a revised section of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
AFC unveils teams for its three 2025/26 club competitions
June 10 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirmed the list of participating clubs for the 2025/26 campaigns of its three men’s competitions: AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite), AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) and AFC Challenge League (ACGL).
Soccerex sets November 11-13 dates for Miami convention
June 10 – Soccerex has announced it will hold its US event in Miami November 11–13, 2025 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Ronaldo’s star outshines Yamal’s, Portugal beat Spain on penalties to win Nations League
June 9 – In a pulsating Nations League final in Munich, Portugal beat Spain in a penalty shoot-out after the match ended at 2-2.
Mexico and USA find more problems than solutions in pre-Gold Cup warm-ups; Canada find form
June 9 – The Gold Cup kicks off next Saturday at the SoFi Stadium with the tournament providing the last real competitive chance for the already qualified hosts – Canada, Mexico and USA – to test their 2026 World Cup preparations. At the weekend there were mixed fortunes for all three in pre-Gold Cup friendlies against European opposition.
FIFA puts faith in new tech to amp up Club World Cup fan appeal
June 9 – The Club World Cup 2025 is set to feature a raft of technological innovations aimed at improving fan engagement, streamlining match operations, and increasing transparency in officiating decisions. The expanded tournament which will feature 32 clubs in the United States, will act as a high-profile testing ground for several new technologies as a precursor to introducing them globally.
Premier League clubs keep away ticket price cap at £30 for tenth season
June 9 – Premier League clubs have unanimously agreed to retain the £30 cap on away ticket prices for the 2025-26 season, marking a decade since the initiative was introduced to support travelling supporters.
TECNO dials up CAF for 2025 and 2027 editions of AFCON
June 9 – Chinese smartphone manufacturer TECNO has extended its partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), for the next two editions of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set for Morocco in 2025 and the tri-nation hosting in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania in 2027.
Carlo Ancelotti’s son Davide joins him on Brazil’s coaching bench
June 9 – Davide Ancelotti has joined his father, Carlo Ancelotti, as an assistant coach for the five-time World Cup winners Brazil.