Fan dies after falling from stand at River Plate vs Defensa y Justicia match
June 5 – A fan died after falling from a stand at the Argentinian club River Plate’s Mas Monumental stadium during Saturday’s game against Defensa y Justicia.
Gold Cup 2025
Gold Cup’s breakthrough strikers make case for Golden Boot and glory
June 27 – The Gold Cup 2025 has been the showcase for a number of forwards to make their case for international recognition and potential moves to Europe’s big leagues as they chase the Golden Boot for the competition’s top scorer.
Levski Sofia cut new kit deal with Adidas and Bulgarian retailer Sport Depot
June 5 – Bulgaria’s Levski Sofia has begun a cooperation with Sport Depot – the leading omni-channel retailer for sporting goods on the Balkans – which has agreed a kit deal with Adidas.
Marciniak to keep Champions League final role after apologising for attending far-right rally
June 3 – UEFA is keeping Szymon Marciniak as the referee for the Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan after he apologised for his appearance at a conference in Poland organised by a far-right politician.
Barca favourites for Women’s Champions League final vs Wolfsburg at sold out PSV Stadium
June 2 – Despite fitness concerns, FC Barcelona will be favourites to claim their second European Cup title in the Champions League decider against Germany’s Wolfsburg.
Allardyce leaves Leeds; fan fury over Radrizzani offer of Elland Rd as security for Sampdoria buy
June 2 – Sam Allardyce, drafted in a last ditch attempt to save Leeds United from Premier League relegation, has left the club after just four games in charge.
Amazon delivers first major football sponsorship becoming UEFA Women’s Football partner
June 2 – On the eve of the Women’s Champions League final between Barcelona and Wolfsburg, Amazon has signed a multi-year agreement to become a partner of UEFA Women’s Football in a deal that will see the company back various competitions including EURO 2025 – the first time it has sponsored a major international tournament – as well as the Women’s Champions League.
Mourinho-led chorus of abuse towards Europa League ref forces family to seek safety
June 2 – Harassment of Europa League final referee Anthony Taylor and his family by AS Roma fans at Budapest Airport was condemned on Thursday by the PGMOL, which oversees refereeing in English professional football.
FIFA release more 2023 World Cup tickets as Kiwis push local tickets sales harder
June 2 – FIFA have announced the release of 250,000 more tickets for the Women’s World Cup amid concerns about sales in New Zealand.
Textor axes Dailly from RWD Molenbeek chair amid accusations of financial impropriety
June 2 – John Textor (pictured left) has removed Thierry Dailly from his role as RWD Molenbeek chairman. Dailly was the driving force behind the resurrection of the club in 2015.
Messi’s PSG exit confirmed. Return to Barca or a trip to join Cristiano in Saudi next?
June 2 – Lionel Messi will play his final game for Paris St-Germain against Clermont Foot tomorrow as speculation grows as to where the 35-year-old Argentine superstar will end up next.
Levski Sofia turns to consumer loan markets to pay its NRA debts
June 2 – Bulgaria’s Levski Sofia is close to solving one of its most serious financial problems that has plagued the club for years.
FIFAe unveils FAMEHERGAME boot camp for female esports players
June 2 – FIFAe, who have made a commitment to encourage more female esports players, have announced the first-ever FAMEHERGAME boot camp.
Old stories made for a new FIFA Museum. Legends opens up spin off in Madrid
June 2 – Having been under threat of closure when FIFA president Gianni Infantino first began his tenure at the top of the world game – viewed as a symbol of everything that was wrong with the old world of FIFA under Sepp Blatter – the FIFA Museum has come full circle and is spawning a new FIFA Museum in a different country.
Israel are surprise package as U20 World Cup reaches quarterfinal stage
June 1 – The U20 World Cup has reached the quarterfinal stage with Israel the surprise participants in Argentina after beating Uzbekistan 1-0 in the 97th minute.
Brazil files complaint over racial abuse of Robert Renan at U20 World Cup in Argentina
June 1 – Brazil has filed a protest with FIFA after defender Robert Renan was racially abused during the ongoing U20 World Cup.