Messi makes lifestyle choice and heads for InterMiami and the MLS
June 8 – In a move that took much of the football world by surprise, Lionel Messi has turned his back on Saudi Arabia and is instead heading to the MLS and Inter Miami.
Bellingham shuns Premier League to head for LaLiga’s Real Madrid in €100m+ deal
June 8 – Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign England midfielder Jude Bellingham for €103 million.
Jubilant West Ham snatch Conference League title from Fiorentina with last minute winner
June 8 – Despite being outplayed for most of the game, West Ham United ended a 58-year wait for a European trophy after Jarrod Bowen scored in the 90th minute to secure a 2-1 win over Fiorentina on Wednesday in the Europa Conference League final.
Rebrov takes over as Ukraine coach in time for Euro 2024 qualifiers
June 8 – Serhiy Rebrov, the former Dynamo Kiev, Tottenham and West Ham striker, has been appointed as head coach of Ukraine on a two-year contract until the end of the 2026 World Cup.
Swiss ad authority tells FIFA to stop lying about Qatar 2022 being carbon neutral
June 8 – FIFA’s vehemently disputed claims that the Qatar 2022 World Cup was carbon neutral has come back to haunt them, with the Swiss advertising authority deciding that FIFA was guilty of misleading consumers.
Benzema ends Real Madrid chapter to start new ‘story’ with Al-Ittihad in Saudi
June 8 – Karim Benzema has completed his move to Al-Ittihad, the Saudi Arabian club have confirmed, the latest superstar to move to the Gulf state for one final financial windfall.
A prison sentence that says much about English football
June 8 – In late May, a news story broke that detailed the conviction of a gang of five men for running illegal streams of Premier League football.
Swiss keep confidence in Blanc for third term as FA president
June 8 – Dominique Blanc (pictured) has been re-elected for a third and final term as president of Swiss Football.
Saudi Pro League sets new strategy; Cook leaves as Allazeez takes on CEO role, Nohra to head league ops
June 8 – With Karim Benzema arriving in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, yesterday, ahead of his Al-Ittihad unveiling later today at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium, the Saudi Pro League (SPL) has reported a record breaking 2022/23 season and promised a new-long term ‘transformation strategy’.
Somalis are latest Saudi hook-up in African football
June 8 – The Saudi Arabian FA has continued to gather co-operation agreements with African nations with the signing of a pact with the Somali FA to help Somalia develop grassroots and youth football.
Wolves extend AstroPay short sponsorship for a third season
June 8 – Premier League Wolverhampton Wanderers have extended their main shirt sponsorship with global fintech company AstroPay for another season.
Concacaf rebrands Champions League to Champions Cup, expands entries and boosts prize money
June 7 – In a major rebranding move designed to embrace the confederation’s past and build identity around its new expanded club competitions, Concacaf has renamed its Champions League.
West Ham and Fiorentina hunt returns to European glory in Conference League final
June 7 – It may not be the most glamorous or prestigious of competitions but for West Ham United and Fiorentina, tonight’s Europa Conference League final in Prague represents an eagerly anticipated chance to pick up their first European trophy in decades.
Juve seek European rehabilitation and open talks with Real and Barca to quit Super League project
June 7 – The much-maligned European Super League has suffered a further blow with the news that one of the three remaining rebel clubs, Juventus, have signalled their intention to quit the project.
Israeli FA bans Beitar from UEFA club competition after fans run riot at State Cup final
June 7 – Beitar Jerusalem, Israel’s most controversial team, have been banned from Europe by the country’s own FA as punishment for its fans storming the field following a domestic cup final win last month.