Ankle injury rules Dutch star Frenkie de Jong out of Euro 2024
June 11 – The Netherlands have been given a major blow ahead of Euro 2024 after an ankle injury to midfielder Frenkie de Jong ruled him out of the tournament.
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Aussies deny Palestine FA president Jibril Rajoub entry for final WC2026 group qualifier
June 11 – Palestine Football Association’s (PFA) president Jibril Rajoub has been denied entry to Australia ahead of the Palestinian team’s final group stage game against Australia.
UEFA strives to keep human rights focus at centre of Euro 2024 operations
June 11 – UEFA has re-emphasised its commitment to protecting human rights during the Euro 2024 finals outlining measures to ensure the welfare and safety of players and spectators.
Everton sale sees US investors massing at the gates looking for a deal
June 10 – With the drawn-out acquisition of Everton by 777 Partners now firmly dead in the water, new suitors are gathering at Goodison’s gates, most of them with US money.
Cameroon overcome off-field power struggle to beat Cape Verde in 2026 qualifying
June 10 – Amid an institutional crisis at Cameroon’s football federation over the government appointment of head coach Marc Brys, he led the Indomitable Lions to a comfortable 4-1 victory against Cape Verde in the World Cup qualifiers.
Mexican fans again test the 3-step anti-discrimination protocol with ‘puto’ chant
June 9 – The friendly between Mexico and Brazil was paused after the Mexican fans chanted the gay slur ‘puto’ from the stands behind the goal.
Lukaku’s goals and De Bruyne’s majesty warm Belgium up for Euro 2024 campaign
By Samindra Kunti in Brussels
June 9 – Romelu Lukaku’s two goals and a Leandro Trossard strike led Belgium to a modest 3-0 victory against Luxembourg to wrap preparations for Euro 2024. Thomas Meunier limped off injured.
Romanian FA is first to join FIFA Collect’s NFT platform
June 10 – The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) is the first national association to sign a partnership agreement with Modex and FIFA Collect platform.
US fall apart as Colombia give them a latin lesson ahead of the Copa America
June 9 – Billed as a warm-up for Copa America and a step on the US team’s journey to their 2026 home hosting of the World Cup, the US were brought down to earth with a bang following a 5-1 dismantling at the hands of Colombia.
UEFA Playmakers joins Disney and Pixar for launch of Inside Out 2
June 9 – Disney and Pixar’s newest film – Inside Out 2 – will join the UEFA Playmakers programme which since 2020 has provided opportunities for thousands of young girls to experience the joy of football for the first time, using the magic of Disney storytelling.
Comical: Canadian Premier League meets Marvel for series of Super Hero days
June 9 – Comic-turned-TV brand Marvel is teaming up with the Canadian Super League (CPL) for a series of Marvel Super Hero Days during the 2024 regular season.
Premier League clubs vote to keep VAR but demand improvements, speed and clarity
June 7 – Premier League clubs have voted overwhelmingly in favour of continuing to operate VAR in the Premier League.
Bookmaker William Hill agrees 5-year title sponsorship of SPFL’s four divisions
June 7 – Bookmaker William Hill will become the title sponsor of all four SPFL (Scottish Professional Football League) divisions from the start of next season in a record-breaking, five-year deal.
UEFA sets October date in Paris for Ballon d’Or 2024 awards night
June 7 – UEFA has announce that the Ballon d’Or 2024 awards ceremony will take place on Monday October 28 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
NJ/NY Gotham avoid San Diego and Portland Thorns as Concacaf draw inaugural W Champions Cup groups
June 7 – San Diego and Portland Thorns of the NWSL have been drawn in the same group with Club America of Mexico for the inaugural WConcacaf Champions Cup. Panama’s Santa Fe FC and the winners of the premliminary round play-in will make up the five-team group.