LAFC fans protest Trump’s immigration crackdown amid unrest in Los Angeles
June 10 – Fans of MLS club LAFC protested the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants in Los Angeles during Sunday’s 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City.
Gold Cup 2025
Mexico open Gold Cup defence against aspiring Dominican Republic
June 13 – Mexico approach the 2025 Gold Cup with typical confidence, having secured early silverware through March’s Concacaf Nations League triumph – a psychological boost that sets them up beautifully for the right to be called Kings of the Region.
EPL eyes in-house production via London-based Premier League Studios
June 10 – The English Premier League (EPL) is preparing to bring its international broadcast operations in-house, announcing that its new media production hub — Premier League Studios — will be based at Olympia London from 2026, marking a major strategic shift as its long-standing partnership with IMG draws to a close.
Madrid clubs at centre of Club World Cup row in Spain
June 10 – A dispute is brewing in Spanish football over the congested 2025-26 calendar, as the Association of Spanish Footballers (AFE) pushes back against LaLiga’s proposed start date for Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, both of whom are due to compete in the expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States this summer.
De Bruyne leads Belgium to victory over Wales
June 10 – With a late strike, Kevin De Bruyne led Belgium to an important 4-3 win against Wales in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Bulgarian Football Union hosts ‘Integrity in Football in Eastern Europe’ workshop
June 10 – With the scourge of match-fixing continuing to rear its ugly head in the European game, the Bulgarian Football Union (BFS) has taken a proactive approach to the issue by hosting the “Integrity in Football in Eastern Europe” workshop.
Concacaf says no to Greenland’s membership
June 10 – Football governing body Concacaf has rejected Greenland’s application for membership.
Landon Donovan delivers scathing USMNT rant ahead of Gold Cup
June 10 – The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) lost their third consecutive game on Saturday in a friendly against Turkey during their preparations for the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Broadcast boost: Women’s Super League revenue surges 34% to record £65 million
June 10 – Any lingering doubts about women’s football’s growth have been emphatically dispelled as the English Women’s Super League (WSL) announced club revenues rose by a record-breaking 34% during the 2023-24 season.
Boston Legacy FC unleashes new logo following rocky start to NWSL life
June 10 – New US National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) franchise Boston Legacy FC have faced numerous challenges before even kicking a ball.
MLS player compensation deal for FIFA Club World Cup falls apart
June 10 – Last week’s reported agreement between Major League Soccer (MLS) and the MLS Players Association (MLSPA) regarding FIFA Club World Cup compensation has collapsed, with the sides failing to reach terms on a revised section of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
AFC unveils teams for its three 2025/26 club competitions
June 10 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirmed the list of participating clubs for the 2025/26 campaigns of its three men’s competitions: AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite), AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) and AFC Challenge League (ACGL).
Soccerex sets November 11-13 dates for Miami convention
June 10 – Soccerex has announced it will hold its US event in Miami November 11–13, 2025 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Ronaldo’s star outshines Yamal’s, Portugal beat Spain on penalties to win Nations League
June 9 – In a pulsating Nations League final in Munich, Portugal beat Spain in a penalty shoot-out after the match ended at 2-2.
Mexico and USA find more problems than solutions in pre-Gold Cup warm-ups; Canada find form
June 9 – The Gold Cup kicks off next Saturday at the SoFi Stadium with the tournament providing the last real competitive chance for the already qualified hosts – Canada, Mexico and USA – to test their 2026 World Cup preparations. At the weekend there were mixed fortunes for all three in pre-Gold Cup friendlies against European opposition.
FIFA puts faith in new tech to amp up Club World Cup fan appeal
June 9 – The Club World Cup 2025 is set to feature a raft of technological innovations aimed at improving fan engagement, streamlining match operations, and increasing transparency in officiating decisions. The expanded tournament which will feature 32 clubs in the United States, will act as a high-profile testing ground for several new technologies as a precursor to introducing them globally.