Mexico dominate USA to retain their Gold Cup title
Mexico 2 USA 1
July 6 – In front of a sold-out crowd of 70,925 in the NRG Stadium in Houston, Mexico beat the USA 2-1 to win the 2025 Gold Cup.
Women's Euro 2025
Swiss bring the party, Walti and co secure the points
July 7 – Indescribable pressure. That’s how captain Lia Walti has described the environment around the host nation at Euro 2025 even following an alleviating 1-0 victory against Iceland, Switzerland’s first win of the tournament.
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EFL and Smart Energy GB extend agreement to help fans manage rising costs
April 1 – As UK households brace themselves for increased energy, water and council tax bills starting this week, the English Football League (EFL) and Smart Energy GB have extended their partnership to support football fans in managing rising energy costs.
AS Monaco and VBET agree four-year partnership extension
April 1 – AS Monaco and VBET have locked in a long-term partnership extension, securing their collaboration until 2029 in a move that strengthens both brands in the highly competitive sports betting market.
North London Derby ventures East to headline Hong Kong Football Festival
April 1 – Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will take their fierce north London rivalry overseas for the first time when they face-off in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong this summer. The clash will be played at the newly opened Kai Tak Stadium on July 31, marking the first North London Derby to be hosted outside of the UK.
Brazilian referee and assistants among match officials for Women’s Euros
April 1 – UEFA has confirmed the 13 referees who will take charge at Women’s EURO 2025 in Switzerland this summer. The tournament, running from July 2 to 27, will feature a hand-picked selection of Europe’s top match officials alongside a special guest from South America.
AC Milan spread their brand in Asia by launching first youth academy in Hong Kong
April 1 – Asia continues to be the most fertile market for European clubs to spread their brands and Italian giants AC Milan are leading the way by officially launching their first youth academy in Hong Kong.
MLS’s longest coaching reign ends as Vermes leaves Sporting Kansas City
April 1 – The longest-serving manager in Major League Soccer (MLS), Peter Vermes (pictured), has mutually agreed to part ways with Sporting Kansas City (SKC).
TS Capital Partners acquire 75% stake in Spanish side Recreativo de Huelva
April 1 – TS Capital Partners, a private equity and venture capital firm, has acquired a 75% stake in Spanish third division side Recreativo de Huelva – with the group set to become the largest shareholder in the entity.
LAFC-Club América play-off may decide final spot at FIFA Club World Cup
April 1 – With Club León being replaced in the FIFA Club World Cup due to failing to meet FIFA’s multi-club ownership rules, a spot has opened up in the tournament, billed as the richest club competition the world has ever seen.
Everton announce year of financial progress despite seventh consecutive year of losses
April 1 – It’s not often a £53.2million loss can be counted as a win, but in the case of Everton, it marks an £89.1m improvement on the deficit incurred during the 2022-23 season, with the club saying that the reduction outlines a year of financial progress.
BFU joins forces with clubs and fans to organize ‘family’ day in efbet League
April 1 – The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) is organizing a special campaign this month to promote zero violence in the country’s stadiums in cooperation with the Margaritka project and supporters’ clubs of all efbet League teams.
Starlizard report find slight drop in ‘fixed’ matches, but match-fixers still a clear and present danger
April 1 – Sports integrity specialists Starlizard Integrity Services (SIS) have reported a slight drop in matches suspected of match-fixing in their annual report that covers more than 74,000 national and international games in 2024.
U17 Asian Cup set for April 3 kick off; 8 teams qualify for U17 World Cup in November
April 1 – The 16-nation AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025 kicks off Thursday, April 3 with the top eight finishers qualifying for the first of the expanded annual 48-team U-17 World Cups to be played in Qatar this November.
AFC sets 2028 dates for expanded Futsal championships and Beach Soccer finals
April 1 – Following on from success of the AFC’s Beach Soccer finals in Thailand last week, dates for the next editions of the Beach Soccer and Futsal Asian Cups have been announced by the AFC Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee.
Palestinians lobby UEFA in protest over Israeli clubs in West Bank and Moshe Zuares’ power bid
March 31 – In a letter to UEFA, the Palestine FA (PFA) has raised the issue of Israeli settlement clubs and flag the confederation’s integrity checks.
All-conquering Spain unveil bid to co-host 2035 Women’s World Cup with Morocco and Portugal
March 31 – Spain’s National Women’s Team has conquered the world, winning the most recent Women’s World Cup (WWC), however, off-field, non-sporting scandals have battered the reputation of the Federation. With the announcement of a bid for WWC 2035, the Federation is hoping to restore the image of the organisation.