Op-ed: To be Frank, is the Spurs job really worth a guaranteed back-stabbing?
By Andrew Warshaw
June 11 – There are controversial managerial sackings. And then there is – make that was – Ange Postecoglou.
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Tebas says FIFA’s Club World Cup is ‘completely absurd’
June 11 – Javier Tebas isn’t holding back. The La Liga president just delivered his most explosive takedown yet of FIFA’s Club World Cup expansion, and it’s a masterclass in executive fury.
Forest look to clip Eagles’ high flying European wings
June 11 – The gloves are off at the City Ground. Nottingham Forest have challenged Crystal Palace’s Europa League qualification, asking UEFA clarify whether the Eagles should even be allowed to fly in European competition next season.
Australia beat Saudi Arabia to secure sixth AFC slot at 2026. Saudis go again in round 4
June 11 – Australia secured the last automatic qualification slot for the World Cup 2026 with a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia, sending the 2034 World Cup hosts to October’s playoffs where six nations will battle for the two remaining guaranteed slots at the finals.
US Soccer soccer switches youth qualification dates from birth year to school year
June 11 – The calendar wars are over. Sort of. United States Youth Soccer (USYS), American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), and US Club Soccer have finally landed on their new age group formation cycle: August 1 to July 31, starting with the 2026-27 season.
Palestine defiantly keep their flag flying high but just miss out on final 2026 qualification round
June 11 – Palestine’s football team are doing a remarkable job of keeping their country’s name alive and until the 97thminute of the Round 3 World Cup qualifying, it looked as though they had made it into the final round of Asian World Cup qualifying.
Concacaf hooks into a cultural vibe with Yerba Madre Gold Cup sponsorship
June 11 – Organic beverage brand Yerba Madre (formerly known as Guayakí Yerba Mate) has become an official partner of the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup which kicks off this Saturday at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles with Mexico playing the Dominican Republic.
Arsenal women claim Emirates as their kingdom
June 11 – The Queens of Europe have found their throne. Arsenal Women, fresh off their UEFA Women’s Champions League triumph, are making the Emirates Stadium their permanent residence for the 2025/26 season – all 60,704 seats of it.
Fanatics agrees full takeover of Inter Milan’s retail business
June 11 – Inter Milan has signed a wide-reaching partnership with Fanatics that will see the US-based e-commerce giant take control of the club’s global merchandise operations.
FIFA goes full Super Bowl with star-studded halftime spectacle
June 11 – The beautiful game has just borrowed from America’s biggest show. FIFA has announced that J Balvin, Doja Cat, and Tems will headline the first-ever Club World Cup final halftime show at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Think Super Bowl meets soccer – with a global twist.
Liverpool build brand presence in Japan with Baycrew’s retail partnership
June 11 – Premier League Liverpool have signed a five-year retail partnership with Japanese fashion group Baycrew’s, aimed at growing the club’s retail and merchandise presence in Japan and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
FIFA rolls-out star-studded Technical Study Group for Club World Cup
June 11 – With ticket sales lagging and global interest lukewarm, FIFA has unveiled a star-studded Technical Study Group (TSG) for its expanded Club World Cup project, set to kick off on Saturday in the United States.
Premier League closed season with average capacity attendances of 98.35%
June 11 – The final weekend of the Premier League season saw an average stadium capacity of 98.35% across all ten fixtures – a figure that, while still robust by European standards, represents a slight and unexpected dip from the penultimate round of matches.
Ancelotti’s Brazil beat Paraguay to secure 2026 World Cup qualification
June 11 – On his home debut, Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil, the five-time world champions, defeated Paraguay 1-0 to secure their qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Naturalis to market Cetina water brand with Croatian FA and national team sponsorship
June 11 – The Croatian Football Federation has signed a sponsorship agreement with Naturalis whose Cetina mineral water brand becomes the official water of the Croatian Football Federation and its national football team.