Norway chase renewed glory but need to get their stars to align against Italy
July 16 – Tonight Norway kick off the quarterfinals of Euro 2025 against Italy, dreaming of a spot in the last four and restoring their glory of old.
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Player down, Germany cling on to beat France in penalty shootout
France 1 Germany 1 (5-6 pens)
July 19 – Germany recovered from a 13th-minute red card to knockout France on penalties following a 1-1 draw and set up a blockbuster semi-final against Spain.
England captain respectful and wary of Sweden’s tournament record
July 16 – England captain Leah Williamson said there needs to be a greater recognition of the quality of their quarter-final opponents Sweden, who she said were a “relentless” team at major tournaments.
Buyer beware? FIFA to launch World Cup ticket sales September 10
July 16 – FIFA has announced that ticket applications for the 2026 World Cup in North America will open on 10 September 2025, marking the start of what is expected to be a complex and heavily commercialised sales process for the expanded 48-team tournament.
CWC bonanza causes player rift and unbalances MLS’s CBA
July 16 – Money talks, and in Major League Soccer’s case, it eventually sang sweetly enough to end a bonus row that threatened to overshadow the Club World Cup.
Arsenal let the train take the strain for Man Utd opener
July 16 – Arsenal are laying down tracks – literally – in their bid to improve both the away day experience and their environmental credentials, launching a dedicated supporter train for their Premier League season opener against Manchester United next month.
Betano bets bigger in Denmark with addition of 3F Superliga sponsorship
July 16 – Betano has expanded its sponsorship footprint in Denmark from a club base to becoming the official betting partner of the country’s top tier 3F Superliga from the start of the 2025/26 season on July 18.
Lubner and Vaughn take minority stakes in Brentford
July 15 – Brentford FC have brought in British philanthropist Gary Lubner and filmmaker Sir Matthew Vaughn as minority shareholders through their investment in Best Intentions Analytics, the holding company for the Premier League club.
Spanish disability campaigners have big problem with Lamine Yamal’s birthday party
July 16 – Lamine Yamal might be the hottest property on the pitch in world football, but Barcelona’s teenage sensation has found himself in scalding water off it after his 18th birthday bash landed him in potential legal trouble.
Trump says FIFA have given him the CWC trophy, and US Soccer should change name to football
July 16 – last Sunday at the Club World Cup Final, US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino jointly presented the 24-carat gold plated trophy to victorious Chelsea captain Reece James. While that gong will be returning to Stamford Bridge, Trump claims the original trophy will remain in the White House.
Mesut Özil facilitates Umraniyespor shirt deal with DBE Holding
July 16 – Turkey’s Umraniyespor has signed a one-year back of jersey sponsorship with DBE Holding for the 2025–2026 season.
Bulgarian league to launch first Fantasy Football game
July 16 – The Bulgarian Professional Football League (BPFL) has launched its first official fantasy league in collaboration with FFStar Bulgaria.
CAS dismisses DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda appeal in MCO case
July 15 – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed an appeal by Slovak club FK DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda, confirming their exclusion from the 2025/26 Europa Conference League due to breaches of UEFA’s multi-club ownership (MCO) regulations.
FIFA expands World Cup hospitality packages
July 15 – FIFA has expanded its official hospitality offering for the 2026 World Cup, rolling out a wider range of premium packages through its partner On Location, with new options now available for matches in Canada and Mexico as well as the United States.
Women’s football “setting a new standard” at Euro 2025
July 15 – UEFA has announced the Women’s EURO 2025 as the most attended edition in the competition’s history, underlining the continued momentum of the sport.
Rexel and Denmans deal sparks EFL grassroots programme
July 15 – The English Football League (EFL) has announced a new two-season partnership with Rexel and Denmans, who become their official electrical wholesaler until the end of the 2026/27 season.