Everton sponsor Stake loses UK licence following UKGC investigation
February 13 – Everton sponsor and gambling company Stake is set to lose its UK licence following an investigation over a social media post featuring an adult actress.
Gold Cup 2025
Unconvincing but into next round. USA dispatch Saudi Arabia, just
USA 1 Saudi Arabia 0
June 19 – American comedian Rodney Dangerfield used to say, “I don’t get no respect.” The same could be said for the United States Men’s Soccer Team as barely 10,000 fans showed up for a supporter friendly 8.15 pm kickoff versus Concacaf Gold Cup, Group D opponents, Saudi Arabia in a 1-0 win that again raised more questions than answers.
FIFA suspends staffer following arrest for alleged sex with a minor
February 13 – FIFA has suspended a British staffer following a report that federal agents in the USA had arrested him for alleged sex with a minor. The Miami Herald claimed Jack Coles met a 14-year-old boy for sex at a hotel when he was in the city on business last year, according to court records.
Mulumbu urges Arsenal, Bayern and PSG to cancel Visit Rwanda sponsorship
February 13 – Former DR Congo captain Youssouf Mulumbu has waded into the debate over football clubs sponsoring Visit Rwanda by calling on them to reconsider the partnership.
Adana Demirspor board reject president’s resignation over Super Lig walk-off
February 13 – Adana Demirspor’s board of directors have turned down the resignation of club president Bedirhan Durak (pictured), who quit after the Turkish side walked off the pitch during their Super Lig clash against Galatasaray at the weekend, causing the game to be abandoned.
Bayern fans irate at FIFA Club World Club ticket pricing and cancellation fees
February 13 – Bayern Munich fans have accused FIFA of “selling hot air” after the world federation introduced cheaper tickets for Club World Cup fixtures.
German media outlet Sportschau reports that there was a catch to FIFA’s offer of cheaper seats: fans who had previously acquired expensive tickets were faced with high cancellation fees to exchange for lower priced options.
Late Brugge penalty secures first-leg UCL lead against Atalanta
February 13 – A late penalty from the boot of Gustaf Nilsson secured a 2-1 win for Club Brugge in the opening leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off against Atalanta.
MLS and NWSL clubs tune up for season at Coachella Valley Invitational
February 13 – For the next three weeks, the fairgrounds at Coachella Valley in Southern California will host the best of Major League Soccer (MLS) and National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) as the two leagues use friendly matches to shake the rust out of the legs.
Century 21 buys into MLS commercial real estate
February 13 – Major League Soccer (MLS) have announced a multi-year partnership with Century 21 Real Estate LLC, making the real estate company the ‘Official Real Estate Service Partner’ of MLS, the MLS All-Star game, and the MLS Cup.
SIGAWomen Council to champion gender equality and female leadership
February 13 – Sports integrity group SIGA has launched its SIGAWomen Council, dedicated to promoting gender equity and female leadership in sport.
Rubiales tells court that Hermoso kiss was consensual
February 12 – Disgraced former Spanish FA boss Luis Rubiales came out fighting at his trial on Tuesday, telling the court he was “absolutely sure” Jenni Hermoso gave her consent to his kiss on her lips that sparked global outrage.
Rubiales was forced to resign in 2023 after kissing Hermoso following Spain’s triumph at the Women’s World Cup in Australia.
Top FIFA music exec arrested in Miami for gay sex with a minor
February 12 – FIFA has been plunged into scandal following a report that federal agents in the USA have arrested one of the organisation’s executives for alleged sex with a minor.
LaLiga calls out Real Madrid over claims of ‘biased refs’ ‘manipulating’ games
February 12 – LaLiga has stepped up its ongoing war with Real Madrid by lodging a formal complaint with the Disciplinary Committee of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in response to the club’s open letter condemning the current refereeing system as “completely discredited” and vulnerable to “manipulation and tampering”.
EA FC calms the finance crowd with its tech substitutions, but will they win the game?
February 12 – A month ago EA Sports was facing serious concerns about its grip on the football gaming industry. A 17% drop in its stock price, a downgraded fiscal forecast, and underwhelming early performance from EA Sports FC 25 raised doubts about whether the company’s dominance in the market was beginning to slip.
Guatemala to host inaugural Concacaf W Futsal Championship
February 12 – Guatemala will host the inaugural Concacaf W Futsal Championship from April 29 to May 4 at the Domo Polideportivo in Guatemala City. The tournament will serve as the qualifier for the Women’s Futsal World Cup in the Philippines later this year.
Sir Jim plans more staff cuts at Man Utd
February 12 – Manchester United’s owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe (pictured) is planning more redundancies at the club, part of a bid to cut costs and losses which have reached an accumulated £300 million over the past three years.