Brentford and Cynergy bank on West London’s thriving economy
June 27 – Premier League Brentford have signed challenger bank Cynergy as the club’s official banking partner in a four-year deal starting with the 2025/26 season.
Gold Cup 2025
USA clinch last four slot with penalty win over Costa Rica
USA 2 Costa Rica 2 (USA win 4-3 on pens)
June 29 – You’d hate to use the word ‘sterile’ to describe a Concacaf Gold Cup quarter-final, but following the drama and passion of Guatemala versus Canada, it all felt a little flat as the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) and Costa Rica kicked off for the right to face Guatemala in St. Louis. After 90 minutes and the drama of penalty kicks,
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham set for FC26 cover – again
June 26 – Credible leaks have revealed that England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham will be the cover star of EA Sports FC26, making him the face of the franchise for a second consecutive year.
UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 on course to double sponsorship revenues
June 26 – UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 is on course to deliver a watershed moment for the commercial side of the women’s game, with new research from Ampere Analysis projecting a minimum of €32.5 million in sponsorship revenue – more than double the €15.3 million generated in 2022.
Lidl research reveals nutrition blind spot in Women’s football
June 26 – As the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 approaches, newly released research from Lidl GB has exposed a glaring blind spot in women’s sports: nutrition.
DFB convicted of tax evasion and fined in relation to 2006 World Cup
June 26 – The German Football Association (DFB) has been convicted of tax evasion and fined along with former top officials nineteen years after Germany hosted the 2006 World Cup.
August 10 date set for Camp Nou return as €900m renovation set for completion
June 26 – Barcelona will finally set foot back into their iconic Camp Nou Stadium on August 10 for the Joan Gamper Trophy – a symbolic homecoming after two years of Montjuic exile.
Court upholds former RFEF President Luis Rubiales’ sexual assault conviction
June 26 – Luis Rubiales’ spectacular fall from grace hit another low on Wednesday as a Spanish court upheld his sexual assault conviction for forcibly kissing Jenni Hermoso at the 2023 Women’s World Cup final.
Lionel Messi tops the list of highest-paid MLS players as salary info released
June 26 – Unsurprisingly, global footballing superstar Lionel Messi is the highest-paid player in the Major League Soccer (MLS) ranks – shocking stuff.
Miami Freedom Park takes shape for Inter Miami with 2026 opening scheduled
June 26 – The concrete skeleton of Miami Freedom Park Stadium is rising beside Miami International Airport, and Inter Miami officials are confident their 25,000-seat palace will be ready for spring 2026.
NGOs claim Israel Football Association is violating FIFA Statutes
June 26 – A coalition of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), including Fairsquare, leading experts and scholars, has sent a letter to FIFA arguing that the Israel Football Association (IFA) has violated FIFA Statutes in relation to settlement clubs in the West Bank.
HNS secures broadcast deals with Hrvatski Telekom and SuperSport
June 26 – The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) has secured broadcasting and marketing rights deals worth €59.2m for the competitions organised by the national association with Hrvatski Telekom and SuperSport respectively.
Soul Touchin’ Experiences partners with SIGA to deliver mentorship programme around 2026 World Cup
June 26 – The Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) has agreed a strategic partnership with Soul Touchin’ Experiences LLC (STE) aimed at advancing inclusion, equity, and integrity in sport.
Panama-Honduras in Glendale and Canada-Guatemala in Minnesota complete Gold Cup quarter final line-up
June 25 – The Gold Cup quarter-final line-up was completed yesterday with Panama vs Honduras being scheduled for the State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Saturday June 28.
Lyon relegated from Ligue1 by France’s financial watchdog
June 24 – French giants Olympique Lyonnais have been relegated from Ligue 1 following an audit by the French football financial watchdog. The club, owned by American John Textor, said it will appeal the decision.
UEFA hold WCL draw with a brand new look for the new format
June 254 – Manchester United will face Dutch club PSV Eindhoven in the second round of UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifying.