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,
April 14 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed Thailand and China as the host nations for its upcoming women’s youth tournaments, marking a significant step forward in the regional body’s strategy to elevate the women’s game across Asia.
April 14 – FC Como are continuing redevelopment work at the historic Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, with the latest phase set to increase capacity to about 12,000 in time for the start of the next season in Serie A.
April 14 – Italy’s Serie A has struck a new partnership with the , National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), signalling a strategic evolution in its efforts to grow its presence in the United States — one that prioritises cultural alignment over traditional commercial activation.
April 14 – South American governing body Conmebol has launched an anti-racism task force that includes former FIFA general secretary Fatma Samoura.
April 14 – The financial crisis in Bulgarian football is taking on new dimensions. The president of the Bulgarian Football Union, Georgi Ivanov (pictured), has revealed a worrying trend amongst top tier clubs, many of whom face losing their licenses due to financial.
April 14 – Major League Soccer (MLS) is continuing its exploration into the feasibility of moving its calendar to align with the international football calendar as early as 2027. Along with the switch, the league is also looking at changes to the format of the regular season and playoffs.
April 14 – The iconic experience of completing a Panini sticker album during major tournaments has long been a cherished tradition for football fans worldwide. Now, in a groundbreaking development, Egypt’s Al Ahly FC has become the first Middle Eastern club to be featured in the renowned Panini sticker collection, marking a significant milestone in the club’s global expansion.
April 14 – In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through North London’s fierce football rivalry, Tottenham Hotspur has secured Arsenal’s Chief Executive Officer, Vinai Venkatesham, in one of the rarest executive transfers between the bitter rivals. This high-profile appointment adds Venkatesham to an exclusive list of just 15 players who have crossed the North London divide in over a century of competition.
April 14 – Former World Player of the Year, Cristiano Ronaldo has done everything on the field of play, and now he is attempting to conquer the silver screen joining forces with British filmmaker Matthew Vaughn in creating an independent film studio.
April 14 – Mohammed Salah is up for more unique records with Liverpool as Egypt’s superstar striker ended months of speculation over his future and signed a new two-year contract that will take him through to the end of the 2026-27 season on Merseyside.
April 13 – The semi-finals of the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup will guarantee an MLS vs LigaMX final with Vancouver Whitecaps facing Inter Miami and Tigres UNAL up against Cruz Azul for the final places.
April 13 – Premier League attendances dipped just below the 98% mark for match week 31, with the overall stadium occupancy averaging 97.89% – slightly off the competition’s recent high standards. The figures were largely propped up by four high-performing clubs at the gate: Manchester United, West Ham, Brentford, and Aston Villa, who all recorded near sell-outs.
April 11 – Two football fans have died following a confrontation between fans and police before Chilean club Colo Colo’s game against Brazil’s Fortaleza in the Copa Libertadores.
April 11 – South American football supremo Alejandro Dominguez has repeated the idea of expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams as a one-off centenary celebration of the tournament.
April 11 – Mohamed Salah has signed a new two-year contract with Liverpool, ending months of speculation over his future and securing the club’s top scorer through 2027 in a deal reportedly worth £375,000 per week.