Mexico 3 Dominican Republic 2
June 14 – In a city that saw tens of thousands on the street during the day protesting the mass deportations of immigrants by Donald Trump’s administration, the Gold Cup kicked off in an eery atmosphere of uncertainty at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
June 6 – Three more Asian nations have qualified for the 2026 World Cup with Jordan and Uzbekistan securing slots in the finals for the first time in their history.
South Korea also made sure of their place to make it an 11th successive qualification.
June 6 – For the first time Mexico’s Liga MX Femenil will host its season ending Campeón de Campeonas between the winners of the Liga MX Femenil champions of the Apertura and Clausura tournaments outside of Mexico in the US on July 16.
June 6 – German automaker Volkswagen has been announced as an Official Global Partner for UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, taking place across Switzerland from July 2-27.
June 6 – Qatar Airways has been named the Official Airline Partner of the Club World Cup 2025, giving the airline prime visibility throughout the first edition of the 32-team tournament.
June 6 – There’s never a dull day at Old Trafford—on or off the pitch—as the grand old club lurches from crisis to absurdity to seismic change. News now is that Sir Dave Brailsford is scaling back his role.
June 6 – Space: the final frontier. And apparently, the next logical destination for Atlético Madrid’s membership drive given their lack of silverware this season.
June 6 – The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) has agreed a sponsorship with Lidl Croatia who become the main sponsor of the men’s national team in a “multi-year” deal.
June 6 – England’s match officials will be decked out in Puma kit following a multi-year deal agreed between the sportswear giant and the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMOL).
By Samindra Kunti, Stuttgart
June 5 – With a brace from teenage star Lamine Yamal, Spain outclassed France in a thrilling 5-4 victory to reach the final of the Nations League, retaining the chance to defend their title.
It’s as if Spain have never left centre stage. After a trophy-laden 2024 summer, La Roja returned to a competitive tournament with more barnstorming football and once again Yamal, who burst on to the world stage last year,
June 5 – In a brutal assessment of Germany’s Nations League defeat to Portugal on Wednesday, captain Joshua Kimmich called his side’s performance “one of the worst”.
June 5 – In the second semi-final of the Nations League, the competition’s last two winners Spain and France meet again, with La Roja seeking to bolster their dominance of the international game.
June 5 – Breaking new ground in football history, FIFA has awarded its first tournament badge licensing agreement – and it’s heading to Brazil.
June 5 – The International Football Association Board (IFAB), the game’s lawmaker, has clarified the ‘double touch’ penalty law following last season’s controversial Julián Álvarez penalty in Atletico Madrid’s UEFA Champions League round of 16 loss to cross-city rivals Real.
June 5 – Rasim Ljajić, the new President of Partizan Belgrade, revealed that the club reduced its debts by €13m to €47m. Following a meeting of the General Assembly, the highest governing body of the club has also elected a new leadership team for a five-year term.
June 5 – English Premier League side Crystal Palace are hoping to embark on their maiden European adventure next season after qualifying for the Europa League – but UEFA’s multi-club ownership regulations could yet throw a spanner in the works.