BMO signs up for World Cup/Gold Cup double deal
June 27 – The first deal coming out of the new Concacaf/FIFA commercial partnership has been struck with Canada-based bank BMO.
AFC chief reminds Asia that it is still at the centre of football’s global events
June 26 – World football focus may be shifting towards the US with the 2026 World Cup and the recently announced hosting of the expanded 2025 Club World Cup, but AFC president Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa has highlighted that Asia is still playing a major role post Qatar 2022 on the world stage.
Jeddah to be host city for 2023 Club World Cup; Saudi 2030 bid looks to be fading
June 27 – Jeddah in Saudi Arabia will be the host city for the 2023 Club World Cup FIFA confirmed on Monday. But at the same time, is seems unlikely the Arab Kingdom will continue with its bid for the 2030 World Cup.
Japan, South Korea, Iran and Uzbekistan book slots for U17 World Cup as Asian Cup reaches semis
June 27 – Japan took the final slot in the AFC U17 Asian Cup semi-finals in Thailand, beating Australia 3-1 in their last eight tie at the Pathum Thani Stadium.
Healthy-looking Bournemouth renew Vitality Stadium naming rights for three years
June 27 – Premier League Bournemouth, who surprised pretty much everyone – by staying up last season including Scott Parker, the manager who led their promotion – have extended their stadium rights naming deal for three years.
TFG starts multi-ownership portfolio build, adding OGC Cannes to AS Roma
June 26 – The US owners of Serie A’s Roma, The Freidkin Group (TFG), have bought AS Cannes in the French fourth tier.
Pandev completes sale of North Marcedonian club to Brera who unveil youth-focussed plan
June 27 – North Macedonian playing legend Goran Pandev has said the sale of FK Akademiya Pandev to Brera Holdings has been completed.
Panama make it a hattrick of wins against Costa Rica
By Samindra Kunti in Fort Lauderdale
June 27 – In a clash of Central American giants, Panama carried the momentum from the Nations League group stages forward to defeat Costa Rica for a third time in a row with a routine 2-1 victory.
Panama use pain of missing out on World Cup to drive new era
June 27 – Panama’s painful World Cup qualification defeat to Costa Rica is still a source of motivation for the country, said manager Thomas Christiansen.
Burner and Fortune fire Martinique past El Salvador
June 27 – Ten-man Martinique upset El Salvador with an accomplished 2-1 victory after early goals from Patrick Burner and Kevin Fortune to claim joint top spot in group C.
Guatemala confident in homegrown team but recognise Cuba threat
June 27 – Guatemala coach Luis Tena believes that the Gold Cup will provide the perfect opportunity to showcase the strength of his national team, but warned that Cuba will be a stern test for his side in Group D.
Google Pixel expands English FA deal to mobile and earbuds partner
June 26 – The English FA has expanded its relationship with Google Pixel which has become the new official mobile phone and earbuds partner of the England men’s and women’s senior teams.
FIFA to play first edition of 32-team, 2025 Club World Cup in US
June 25 – The first edition of FIFA’s new-look 32-team Club World Cup will be held in the United States in the summer of 2025.
Koulibaly exits Chelsea for Al-Hilal in Saudi Pro League
June 26 – Kalidou Koulibaly has become became the latest star to join the exodus to the Saudi domestic league after moving to Al-Hilal from Chelsea on a three-year contract.
U21 Euros: England through but Germany suffer surprise loss to Czech Republic
June 26 – England secured top spot in Group C at the European Under-21 Championship on Sunday, beating Israel 2-0 to book their place in the quarter-finals with a game to spare.