De la Fuente says the ‘process’ is working as Croatia final nears
June 16 – Luis de la Fuente said he felt vindicated by Spain’s Nations League semi-final win against Italy after a stuttering start to his tenure.
Zinchenko calls for sport-wide ban for all Russian and Belarussian athletes
June 16 – Arsenal’s Ukrainian defender Oleksandr Zinchenko says Russian and Belarusian athletes should all be banned from high-level sport as a result of Russia’s invasion of his country.
UEFA and UNHCR commit to second edition of Euro Unity Cup
June 16 – UEFA and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, will stage the second edition of the Euro Unity Cup June 28-29 in Frankfurt Germany.
Puma returns to Bulgaria taking CSKA 1948 kit deal of Adidas
June 16 – Bulgaria’s CSKA 1948 has signed a kit deal with the German sports equipment concern Puma, in cooperation with Bulgarian retailer Sport Depot.
Perisic says Croatia’s advantage is they have beaten Spain before
June 18 – Ivan Perisic has said that Croatia have nothing to fear because of their experience against Spain.
Spain fear Modric and extra time, but nothing else
June 17 – Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said that facing Luka Modric alarms Spain, but that his team as well as midfielder Rodri are at their best to encounter Croatia.
Peace in our time as FIFA secures EBU broadcast deal for Women’s World Cup 2023
June 15 – After a lengthy standoff, FIFA has struck a deal with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to televise the Women’s World Cup, avoiding a controversial blackout in the ‘Big Five’ European nations.
Premier League releases 2023/24 fixtures. Kompany returns to Man City for opener
June 15 – Treble winners Manchester City will kick off the next Premier League season on Friday, August 11 at promoted Burnley – managed by their former captain Vincent Kompany.
Samoura to leave FIFA at the end of the year
June 15 – Fatma Samoura is to step down after seven years as FIFA’s secretary general to “spend more time with my family”, the organisation announced Wednesday.
Premier League clubs agree new measures to clamp down on rise in anti-social behaviour
June 15 – Premier League clubs have unanimously agreed new measures to address the “unacceptable rise” in anti-social behaviour last season.
Mancini says no player change needed after Spanish defeat
June 15 – Italy coach Roberto Mancini denied that he needs to bring in the next generation of players faster following his team’s 2-1 defeat in the semi-finals of the Nations League.
Spain edge Italy to set up final with Croatia
By Samindra Kunti in Enschede
June 15 – Spain reached their second consecutive Nations League final with a late strike from Joselu to defeat Italy 2-1 in an absorbing semi-final.
Canada beat Panama as Davies’ star cameo announces his arrival in Vegas
June 15 – Canada brushed Panama aside for a spot in the final with a 2-0 win that saw the return of Alphonso Davies.
US beat Mexico as match boils over, players red carded and fans join the action
June 15 – USA versus Mexico rarely disappoints. In a feisty, chaotic, intense, end-to-end battle with four sendings off and tempers unravelling wherever you looked, the US walked away 3-0 winners.
Share issue helps Bulgaria’s Levski Sofia repay its government taxes
June 15 – Bulgaria’s Levski Sofia have announced that nearly BGN 600,000 (€300,000) has been raised from the sale of shares.