LaLiga says Super League would mean 55% revenue loss and ‘destroy an industry’
December 4 – A KPMG report commissioned by LaLiga estimates a 55% revenue loss for the Spanish league if a European Super League came to fruition.
Women's Euro 2025
Swiss take on Finns for final EURO quarter-final spot
July 10 – The stakes couldn’t be higher tonight in Geneva as Switzerland and Finland go head-to-head for the last quarter-final spot in Group A of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025.
While, Norway have already secured top spot, a draw will be enough to send the hosts through, while Finland must win to progress. Only one of them will join the Norwegians in the knockout rounds.
Switzerland arrive at this final group fixture buoyed by a 2-0 win over Iceland,
Dutch brush past USA to line up Argentina
By Samindra Kunti in Doha
December 3 – Spearheaded by Memphis Depay and Denzel Dumfries, the Netherlands breezed past an inexperienced US side 3-1 to reach the last eight of the World Cup where they will meet Argentina.
SIGA picks up anti-corruption theme with week of activity
December 4 – Coinciding with the UN International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9, the Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) is showcasing over the next five days work done by its members to tackle corruption, money laundering and criminal infiltration in sport.
Six of the best: Qatar 2022 sets record for group-stage survivors from outside traditional powers
By David Owen
December 3 – Qatar 2022, a World Cup of upsets? Well, actually yes, as the group stage draws to a close, the opening phase of this massively controversial tournament has indeed, by one objective yardstick, been the most surprising in recent history.
UEFA opens probe into alleged Juve financial fraud
December 2 – UEFA has opened an investigation into Juventus over the alleged financial fraud that has seen Juve’s board resign and a series of indictments issued against them by Italian authorities.
Japan star on a night of drama that sees Germany exit at group stage, again
December 2 – Once again, four-time world champions Germany departed the World Cup in the first round despite a 4-2 victory against Costa Rica in their final group E game with coach Hansi Flick saying that a reboot was needed.
Saudi Arabia submits hosting bid for AFC Women’s Asian Cup
December 2 – Saudi Arabia has formally submitted a bid to host the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, a major socio-political statement by the country that only a few years ago did not allow women into stadia to watch football.
The value of pitch time? Portugal tops ranking of World Cup teams by player minutes played
December 2 – Portugal’s players have on average had more playing time in 2022 than any other nation at the Qatar 2022 World Cup, according to a ranking of nations by average number of player minutes in competitive action.
FIFA in informal talks over sticking to 4-team groups for 2026
December 2 – FIFA are reported to be considering scrapping three-team groups at the World Cup 2026 tournament – the first with 48 teams – and sticking with the status quo of four-team groups.
Martinez calls end to his Belgian role after group stage exit
December 2 – Belgium’s coach Roberto Martinez has stepped down following his side’s goalless draw with Croatia and premature exit from the World Cup.
Frappart makes World Cup history as first woman to referee a men’s finals match
December 2 – Stephanie Frappart made history on Thursday as the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup match, taking charge of the Germany vs Costa Rica final group E game at the Al Bayt Stadium.
LaLiga and UFC come out fighting for Hispanic hearts and minds
December 2 – LaLiga North America has teamed up with mixed martial arts organisation UFC, for a joint promotional partnership to engage with fans across both sports.
Scottish footballer arrested in police probe into gambling in sport
December 2 – Another footballer has been questioned by police investigating gambling in sport.
AFC releases final list of election candidates; Shaikh Salman to retain presidency unopposed
December 1 – Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa will run unopposed for a third full term as president of The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the fourth time he has been elected to lead the confederation.
Danes blame early exit on overbearing pressure of Qatar’s human rights issues
December 1 – Danish head coach Kasper Hjulmand has blamed the off-the-field controversies at the Qatar World Cup for his team’s failure at the tournament.