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.
Gold Cup 2025
USA clinch last four slot with penalty win over Costa Rica
USA 2 Costa Rica 2 (USA win 4-3 on pens)
June 29 – You’d hate to use the word ‘sterile’ to describe a Concacaf Gold Cup quarter-final, but following the drama and passion of Guatemala versus Canada, it all felt a little flat as the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) and Costa Rica kicked off for the right to face Guatemala in St. Louis. After 90 minutes and the drama of penalty kicks,
Belgium
With new manager Elisabet Gunnarsdottir still finding her feet and recent results underwhelming, Belgium will struggle to replicate their last-eight success of Euro 2022.
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.
USL Super League brings in Kitman’s medical monitoring system league-wide for inaugural season
April 30 – The United Soccer League’s new women’s top tier, the USL Super League, has signed a league-wide deal with Kitman Labs as it gears up for its inaugural season – opting for the Irish company’s centralised Performance Medicine system to underpin player health, wellness, and performance data.
Cleber Xavier reunites with Neymar to put Santos season back on track
April 30 – Cleber Xavier has been named the new manager of Santos, the Brazilian club confirmed on Tuesday, marking his first role as head coach. He will be reunited with Neymar.
Toney and Firmino strike for Al Ahli to send them into AFC Champions League Elite final
April 30 – In front of 50,613 fans at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah the all-Saudi AFC Champions League Elite semi-final saw Al Ahli beat Al Hilal 3-1 to qualify for Saturday’s final against either Saudi Pro League rivals Al Nassr Club or Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale.
LAFC takes content management to next level with ScorePlay deal
April 30 – Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) continues its tradition of innovation with the announcement of a groundbreaking partnership with leading artificial intelligence platform ScorePlay. Since joining Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2018, LAFC has established itself as a pioneer both on and off the pitch.