David Owen: France’s Deschamps on verge of achieving unique record at Euro 2020
June 8 – I seem to have spent most of my adult life watching Didier Deschamps win football trophies.
Turkish media boss and police chief jailed for fabricating Fenerbahce match-fixing case
June 8 – A Turkish court has sentenced a media executive and a former police chief to more than 1,000 years each in prison for conspiring to bring match-fixing charges against top-flight Fenerbahce.
Sokin expands into France with first Ligue1 deal with AS Monaco
June 8 – Financial technology specialist Sokin has added Ligue1 club AS Monaco to its sponsorship roster in a three-year partnership.
Norwich City gear up for Premier League return with BK8 shirt sponsorship
June 8 – Premier League returnees Norwich City will be arriving back in the top tier with a new shirt sponsor. Online betting brand BK8 Sports will be the club’s new principal partner in a one-season deal estimated at £4 million.
Big night in Asia as 2022 World Cup and Asian Cup qualifiers reach crucial stage
By Paul Nicholson
June 7 – It is a huge night of Asian Qualifier action for both the Qatar 2022 World Cup and Asian Cup 2023 with potentially two of the eight qualifying groups being decided tonight.
Ceferin unequivocal over deceit and betrayal of Agnelli, Juve boss still wants to talk
By Andrew Warshaw
June 7 – UEFA president Aleksander Ceferinhas issued a no-holds-barred rebuke of his one-time friend and colleague Andrea Agnelli, saying he is no longer on speaking terms with the Juventus boss for his alleged duplicity over involvement in the European Super League.
Copa America uncertainty as Brazilian team rebels against decision to host
June 7 – Bruised and battered by a combination of the Covid crisis and political unrest, the Copa America has suffered another blow with Brazil’s star players lambasting the hosting of the tournament that starts June 13.
High drama in Denver as US take first blood in Nations League final against Mexico
By Paul Nicholson
June 7 – It has been a long time coming but it was a final worth waiting for. The United States overcame Mexico 3-2 in extra time in the final of Concacaf’s inaugural Nations League, a competition that began in 2019, but finished with all the theatrics and drama that will concrete this sport into the North American psyche.
CBF boss Caboclo suspended as investigation opened into sexual harassment charges
By Samindra Kunti
June 7 – Brazil supremo Rogerio Caboclo has been suspended for 30 days from his presidency at the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) after a formal accusation of sexual harassment.
AFC fills Champions League (East) Group slots after Aussie withdrawals
June 7 – Following the withdrawal of three Australian clubs from the AFC Champions League, the confederation has move quickly to fill the open slots in East Zone group qualifying rounds to be held at the end of the month.
CAF postpones AFCON draw as fears for Cameroon hosting renewed
June 7 – The draw for the Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled for June 25 in Yaounde, has been postponed, throwing yet another Continental showpiece tournament into doubt.
UEFA focuses on goals and fast forwards revamped accidental handball law for Euros
June 7 – In a move that will surely be applauded by all advocates of fair play, accidental handball by a forward in the build-up to a goal will not be penalised at Euro 2020.
Povlsen takes €13m stake in Denmark’s FC Midtjylland
June 7 – Retail behemoth Anders Holch Povlsen has invested in leading Danish outfit FC Midtjylland to obtain 25% of the shares and become the club’s second largest shareholder after owner Matthew Benham.
Spain and Portugal to make powerful 2030 World Cup bid statement prior to 100yr anniversary match
By Paul Nicholson
June 4 – The bid by Spain and Portugal to host the 2030 World Cup will get an official stamp tonight before a friendly match between the two countries at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid.
France nailed on for Euro 2020 win say stats. England ranked only 4th behind Germany and Spain
June 4 – Follow the stats and France will win the Euro 2020 championships. Second favourites are Germany, followed by Spain and England.