Haiti
Haiti enters the Gold Cup as one of the region’s most storied and resilient teams. The nation boasts a proud history, having won the tournament as hosts in 1973 and finishing as runners-up in 1971 and 1977.
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Guate bang their drum on a night of passion in Los Angeles
Jamaica 0 Guatemala 1
June 16 – It has been 12 years since Guatemala have beaten Jamaica. Six days ago they lost 3-0 to the Jamaicans in World Cup 2026 qualifying. On the opening night of their Gold Cup campaign they turned the form book on its head.
Guatemala
Guatemala have been a determined and resilient competitor in the Gold Cup, making 11 appearances as of 2023. Their best tournament finish came in 1996, when they reached the semi-finals and finished fourth.
Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe, known as ‘Les Gwada Boys’, have become a spirited and unpredictable presence in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, qualifying five times: 2007, 2009, 2011, 2021, and 2023. Their most memorable run came in 2007, when they stunned the region by reaching the semi-finals, defeating Canada and Honduras before narrowly falling 1-0 to Mexico to finish fourth.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic have made history by qualifying for the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup for the first time. This is a landmark achievement for the men’s national team, as it is the first major tournament in their football history.
Curaçao
Curaçao’s involvement in the Gold Cup is a recent but notable story of rapid progress. Curaçao debuted in the Gold Cup in 2017. Although they did not win a match, they were competitive in all three group games.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica have never won the Gold Cup. Their best finish was as a runner-up in 2002, however they have participated in 16 Gold Cups.
Canada
Canada have won the Concacaf Gold Cup once, in 2000. This remains their only championship and the only time they reached the final but in recent years they have threatened a breakthrough but always foundering on their Mexican and USA neighbours.
Bundesliga and China Mobile Migu commit to deeper engagement
April 30 – Bundesliga International and China Mobile Migu have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent in Frankfurt, underlining their shared ambition to strengthen cooperation in one of football’s most commercially important markets.
UEFA Football Board calls for consistent VAR and more recovery time between seasons
April 30 – UEFA’s Football Board has added its voice to the clamour for the need for consistency in VAR decision making.
The board also debated player workload and the cause of injuries, agreeing that players must be given time at the end of seasons to rest and recover ahead of preparing for the next campaign.
Rudiger on ice for six matches after throwing object at Copa del Rey final referee
April 30 – Real Madrid’s German centre-back Antonio Rudiger has been handed a six-match ban for throwing an object at an official in the Copa de Rey final against arch-rivals Barcelona at the weekend. Jules Kounde scored in the 116th minute for Barca to win 3-2.
PSG have the edge as they take 1-0 lead and Arsenal back to Paris for final showdown
April 30 – Paris Saint-Germain have taken the advantage in their quest to reach the final of the Champions League after defeating Arsenal 1-0 in the first leg of their semi-final tie.
In a tense and cagey match, Ousmane Dembele’s fourth-minute goal proved to be the difference between the two clubs with the Parisians confirming their fine form against English sides in the competition after eliminating both Liverpool and Aston Villa.
Bet365’s new ‘super sub’ betting feature wins gamblers over
April 30 – The online betting business is a fast-moving and uncompromising business whether you are a bookie or a bettor. The ability to move fast and adapt is crucial to success. Online betting powerhouse Bet365 is reporting a significant uptake for its ‘Sub On, Play On’ feature, and big payouts.
Sorare extends NFT player card deal with AS Monaco
April 30 – AS Monaco and Sorare are sticking together through 2027, extending their partnership in the fast-moving world of digital collectibles and fantasy football.
Leyton Orient aim to write East End rags to riches story under new US owner
April 30 – Based in East London, Leyton Orient have been a roller-coaster club over the past five decades, bouncing through the tiers of the English football pyramid. However, US media investor David Gandler aims to change that trajectory after acquiring a majority stake in the club.
Disney+ launches 4th season of Welcome to Wrexham as club value near £150m
April 30 – Disney+ has released the trailer for the fourth season of the Emmy award-winning series ‘Welcome to Wrexham’, chronicling Wrexham AFC’s unprecedented achievement of three consecutive promotions, a first in English football.