Orange renews women’s sponsorship commitment with WAFCON deal
July 8 – French telecoms giant Orange has added the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations that kicked off at the weekend to Confederation of African Football (CAF) sponsorship roster.
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Girelli strike edges Italy towards knock-outs
Italy 1 Portugal 1
July 7 – Italy edged closer to the Women’s Euro quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw with Portugal at the Stade de Genève, in a match defined by moments of individual brilliance and late drama.
Spain turn on the style against battling Belgians
Spain 6 Belgium 2
July 7 – With a dominant performance and four second-half goals, Spain defeated a combative Belgium 6-2 in a Group B goal feast that left their opponents on the brink of elimination.
AC Milan sells Milanello naming rights to Clivet
July 7 – AC Milan has expanded its partnership with Italian HVAC specialist Clivet, which will now serve as the club’s Official Climate Partner and take on naming rights for its training ground.
Premier League plans 5-year digital boost with Microsoft deal
July 7 – The Premier League has signed a five-year strategic partnership with Microsoft, appointing the tech giant as its official cloud and AI partner in a deal that will see it upgrade its global digital operations and fan engagement.
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.
Portugal playing to stay alive, Italy eye next round
July 7 – Italy and Portugal go head-to-head this evening at the Stade de Genève in a pivotal Group B clash.
Gunnarsdottir confident Belgium can contest the Spanish Armada
July 7 – Belgium manager Elisabeth Gunnarsdottir (pictured) has said that her team needs ‘the right flow’ to defeat world champions Spain, who kicked off their tournament with a statement victory against Portugal and can count on the returning Aitana Bonmati.
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.
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.
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.
Pricing chaos as Club World Cup ticket prices plummet to $13.40 for Chelsea-Fluminense
July 6 – In what can only be described as a triumphant and unexpected victory for the beleaguered football supporter, long accustomed to being fleeced at every turn, the FIFA Club World Cup has delivered a surprising dividend.
Arsenal cut Partey ties as Met Police charge him with five counts of rape
July 6 – Within 72 hours of Thomas Partey’s departure from Arsenal following the expiration of his contract, the Metropolitan Police confirmed charges against the midfielder on five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The 32-year-old’s immediate footballing future now hangs in the balance.
DAZN picks up global package of Serie A broadcast rights
July 6 – DAZN’s relentless pursuit of global football supremacy has taken another significant stride with the acquisition of comprehensive Serie A rights across multiple international territories, positioning the streaming giant as an increasingly formidable force in worldwide football broadcasting.
Norway dispatch Finland to take control of Group A
Norway 2 Finland 1
July 6 – Norway battled to a hard-fought victory 2-1 victory over Finland in Sion to all but guarantee their place at the top of Group A with one match left to play.