UEFA’s WEuro 2025 animated series is a content gamechanger
July 24 – UEFA has increased their entertainment content output with a tech driven animated series that both relives key moments from WEuro 2025 as well as tells new stories.
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Bonmati’s moment of brilliance sends Spain to final against England
Spain 1 Germany 0
July 23 – Aitana Bonmati, the world’s best player, led Spain to a 1- 0 extra-time victory against Germany with a 113th-minute goal and to a first-ever Euro final where England await in a repeat of the 2023 Women’s World Cup final.
History points to Germany, form favours Spain. Zurich readies for another Euro epic
July 23 – World champions Spain are clear favourites to win their semi-final at the Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich tonight against Germany who showed great resilience in the last eight but miss key personnel.
Crystal Palace appeal to CAS over Europa League exclusion
July 23 – Crystal Palace have taken their fight with UEFA over their demotion from the Europa League to the Conference League to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) with an appeal.
Women’s European Leagues officially launches as unified voice for pro game
July 22 – On the day the WEuro 2025 reached semi-final stage in Geneva, Switzerland, representatives of the Europe’s women’s leagues gathered just down the road in Nyon to officially launch the Women’s European Leagues ‘platform’.
Benfica unveil plans for Estádio da Luz redevelopment
July 23 – Benfica has revealed plans for the major redevelopment of Estádio da Luz, aiming to transform the Lisbon stadium into a modern, multi-use destination for sport, entertainment and community life. Designed by Populous, in collaboration with Lisbon-based Saraiva + Associados, the masterplan will reshape both the stadium and its surrounding area.
NWSL’s newest club finally has a name, Denver Summit FC
July 23 – The National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) 16th club has officially planted its flag: Denver Summit FC. After months of open fan voting, the name emerged as the favourite – a far cry from the chaos in Boston, where the original BOS Nation FC was rebranded to Boston Legacy FC after a public backlash.
No more taking the knee?
July 23 – Premier League clubs could follow the England Lionesses in stopping taking the knee next season amid growing division among anti-racism campaigners over the merits of the symbolic gesture.
eToro renews Everton and West Ham deals
July 23 – Online trading platform eToro has completed a double sponsorship swoop in the Premier League, signing multi-year partnership extensions with both Everton and West Ham United.
Argentina agree 10-territory LuLu fintech deal
July 23 – The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has signed a new regional sponsorship agreement with LuLu Exchange and LuLu Money, bringing the fintech brands on board as Regional Fintech Partners across key markets in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Europe’s oldest pro, Georgi Petkov, 49, to hang up his gloves
July 23 – The oldest active footballer in Europe, Bulgarian goalkeeper Georgi Petkov, has announced that he will end his career at the end of the season.
Forest Green Rovers launch first ‘fully vegan’ kit
July 23 – Forest Green Rovers have launched the world’s first ‘fully vegan’ football kit, continuing the club’s well-worn path as the sport’s loudest sustainability pioneer.
Arsenal let Guinness sponsorship settle across 80+ markets
July 23 – Starting with the 2025/26 campaign, Guinness, the iconic Irish stout becomes Arsenal’s official beer partner, marking Guinness’ biggest play yet in top-tier football. This deal stretches across 80-plus global markets.
Liverpool’s Asian adventure takes flight, powered by JAL
July 23 – While the bulk of England’s Premier League clubs appear to be heading for pre-season in the US, Premier League Champions Liverpool are in Asia, powered by Japan Airlines, and are being given the extra-special treatment as JAL didn’t just transport the squad to Hong Kong and Yokohama; they delivered them with ‘omotenashi’ – that uniquely Japanese concept of exceptional hospitality that goes beyond service into genuine care.
England leave it late to break Italy’s resistance
Italy 1 England 2
July 22 – With a goal deep in added time by Michelle Agyemang to level the scores, and a winner at the end of extra of time from Chloe Kelly, England pushed past Italy to secure a place in the WEuro 2025 final on Sunday in Basel.