Mexico turn on the style to qualify for knockout rounds
By Paul Nicholson in Glendale, Arizona
June 29 – Mexico majestically swept into the knockout rounds with a comprehensive 3-1 win over Haiti.
Honduras given an added time lifeline after Qatar throw away points again
June 29 – Lightening does strike twice. For the second time in two matches a goal deep into extra time ruined Qatar’s chances of crucial group points.
Panama quietly confident, Martinique want at least a point
By Samindra Kunti in New Jersey
June 29 – On Friday, Panama and Martinique will battle for top spot and qualification in Group C of the Gold Cup with Los Canaleros firm favourites after their opening-match win against Costa Rica and their recent record against the Caribbean side.
Euro U21: Germany out as England maintain 100% record
June 29 – Germany’s young guns went the same way as the senior World Cup side when they were eliminated from the European under-21 championship in the group stage.
Rapinoe says World Cup 2023 will ‘blow the lid off’ business of women’s football
June 29 – US women’s star Megan Rapinoe (pictured) believes the upcoming World Cup will act as a game-changing watershed for the sport.
El Salvador and Costa Rica coaches battle for Gold Cup redemeption
June 30 – All eyes at the Red Bull Arena tonight will be on Costa Rica and their beleaguered coach Luiz Suarez, who is under huge pressure to get the Ticos’ Gold Cup campaign back on track against El Salvador and save his own job.
Mourinho’s toxic ref ranting earns him another ban in Italy
June 29 – Roma coach José Mourinho is in hot water again after being handed a 10-day suspension for the start of the next Serie A season for comments he made about an Italian referee.
Bulgaria’s CSKA 1948 enter digital tech space with Ammer
June 29 – Bulgaria’s CSKA 1948 have agreed a deal with the Swiss company Ammer Technologies to build a digital fan token and NFT’s as part of a broad ranging digital technology partnership.
Lisbon to host 2025 WCL final. Athens and Wroclaw win Conference League gigs
June 29 – The Portuguese capital Lisbon will stage the 2025 Women’s Champions League, with Athens and Wroclaw hosting the next two Europa Conference League finals.
Qatar Airways takes flight. Bayern fans wave them off
June 29 – Following a persistent fan protest, German giants Bayern Munich have decided against renewing their sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways.
Fulham and Burnley go all-in with SBOTOP and W88 in advance of gambling ad ban
June 28 – Premier League clubs are taking full advantage of the time lag between next season and the implementation of a ban on shirt sponsorship from betting operators from the start of the 2026/27 season.
Finland win Unity Euro Cup but solidarity and inclusion take the day
June 29 – Finland beat the Republic of Ireland to win the second edition of the 2023 Unity Euro Cup, the UEFA backed tournament that provides an opportunity for male and female refugees to represent their host countries.
Monaco add Roche Bobois partnership as look for a better finish
June 28 – AS Monaco has signed a one-season sponsorship with high-end French furniture and decoration brand withRoche Bobois.
Mexico and Haiti return to Glendale promising a rerun of a 2019 classic
June 29 – Mexico return to the Gold Cup fray tonight in a re-match of their 2019 semi-final classic against Haiti that the Mexicans won in extra time with a late penalty.
Jamaica sink Trinidad and Tobago in the battle for Caribbean bragging rights
June 28 – Jamaica brushed Caribbean rivals Trinidad and Tobago aside in St Louis with a 4-1 win that put them top of Group A.