NRG Stadium sold out for Gold Cup final
July 6 – Concacaf has announced that today’s 2025 Gold Cup Final at NRG Stadium, Houston, between the United States and Mexico, is sold out.
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Swiss keep knockout hopes alive as Iceland exit
Switzerland 2 Iceland 0
July 6 – Switzerland got their Euro 2025 campaign back on track with a 2-0 victory against Iceland, the first team to be eliminated from the tournament.
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Belgium and US top men’s and women’s year end rankings. Europe dominates top 10
December 23 – Belgium will be top of the men’s FIFA rankings for a fourth successive Christmas and New Year, while the US women remain top of their rankings, a position they have held since 2017.
Man City’s Mendy has another rape case added to his charges
December 23 – Manchester City’s £50 million defender Benjamin Mendy has been charged with a fresh rape count on top of the six he is already facing.
Abramovich makes it clear in UK libel court he isn’t Putin’s energy rich stooge
December 23 – Russian oligarch and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has settled his libel case over publication of claims that he bought the club on the orders of Vladimir Putin.
Saudis extend helping hand to Brunei
December 23 – The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Brunei Football Federation (FABD) to strengthen the ties between the two associations.
Al Ahly retain African Super Cup with penalty win over Raja Casablanca in Doha
December 23 – Egypt’s Al Ahly claimed the African Super Cup on penalties against Morocco’s Raja Casablanca to reaffirm their dominance of the continental club game.
Bundesliga renews Sportradar deal with addition of AI-driven engagement tools
December 23 – Germany’s Bundesliga International has extended its agreement with Sportradar for a further five years.
Sexy baccarat and hot dog eating off marketing menu as BK8 return with Huddersfield deal
December 23 – Christmas has brought a timely boost for English Championship club Huddersfield Town, with BK8 signing on as the club’s Global Betting Partner for the remainder of the 2021/22 season.
Man City women secure a place in the sun with Costa Daurada tourist board
December 23 – Manchester City Women’s team will warm up their new year campaign with a training camp in CostaDaurada, whose tourist authority has become the team’s latest sponsor.
World Cup 2026 will be a game changer. Edmonton wants to be part of it
By Paul Nicholson
December 22 – Talk of a biennial World Cup has overshadowed some of the crucial decision making to be made around the 2026 World Cup, and event that in itself will be groundbreaking, both for FIFA and football.
Motsepe greenlights AFCON in Cameroon despite covid concerns and CWC date clash
December 22 – With Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe all but ending speculation over the fate of the Africa Cup of Nations, he has reiterated that fans will need to provide a negative PCR test to attend matches and allow the competition to be organised in a bio-secure way.
Coronavirus: Scots advance winter break talks after stadium capacities capped at 500
December 22 – A decision on whether or not the Scottish Premiership winter break will be brought forward is expected in the next 48 hours after a 500-capacity cap was placed on all spectators over what is traditionally a heavily attended Christmas and New Year programme.
Urgent: new owner needed. Serie A’s Salernitana must sell by year end to stay in league
December 22 – Recently promoted Salernitana will be kicked out of Serie A if they do not find a new owner by December 31, according to Italian Football Federation (FIGC) President Gabriele Gravina.
Crypto crash landing: Arsenal under fire for misleading ‘fan token’ ads
December 22 – The UK’s advertising watchdog has rebuked Premier League Arsenal over two promotions for ‘fan tokens’, a type of cryptocurrency that has exploded in popularity.
Milan clubs unveil their ‘Cathedral’ to replace their San Siro icon
December 22 – The core design scheme for the new stadium that will replace the Milan’s San Siro as the home for AC Milan and InterMilan has been chosen.
Italian investigators add Inter Milan to transfer fraud probe
December 22 – The ongoing investigation into financial fraud in the Italian game has now enveloped reigning champions Inter Milan whose offices were raided on Tuesday with Italian law enforcement saying they had seized various documents.