Surat Kargo agrees sponsorship of Turkish women’s teams
July 12 – Surat Kargo, one of Turkey’s leading logistic companies, has become the main sponsor of the Turkey’s Women’s national teams.
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Welsh World Cup participation boosted country’s profile and economy, finds report
July 12 – A report by the Welsh Government on its promotion of the country around Wales’ first qualification for the World Cup since 1958 found that awareness pf the country had increased worldwide and facilitated new partnerships.
Mexico and Jamaica eye each others strengths as Las Vegas heats up for another big night out
July 11 – Mexico and Jamaica have some similarities, and a whole host of differences as they approach what is a fascinating semi-final match-up in the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas tonight in the semi-final of the Gold Cup.
Agnelli hit with second ban and €60k fine over Juve player deals
July 11 – Former Juventus president Andrea Agnelli, who once ran Europe’s most influential grouping of elite clubs, has received a second lengthy ban in less than a year on Monday, this time for 16 months for the way he handled player salary cuts during the coronavirus pandemic.
FIFA lifts ban on Zimbabwe in time for 2026 World Cup qualifiers
July 11 – FIFA has lifted its 18-month suspension of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) just days before the draw for the African qualifying competition for the 2026 World Cup.
Ukrainian FA makes official protests over Zenit St Petersburg pre-season tournament
July 11 – The Ukrainian FA has followed up Dynamo Kiev’s strongly-worded attack on Turkish club Fenerbahce for playing in Russia by lodging a formal protest to FIFA and UEFA against the pre-season tournament that was staged in St. Petersburg last week.
Gold Cup semi-final tickets on sale, final at the SoFi has limited availability left
July 10 – Concacaf is reporting strong ticket sales for the two semi-finals of the Gold Cup that take place this Wednesday July 12.
Concacaf predictor game puts ‘wisdom of the fans’ behind US vs Mexico final
July 10 – With the Gold Cup now at the semi-final stage, fan sentiment judging by Concacaf predictor game, is falling in favour of a third consecutive US vs Mexico final.
England beat Spain to win U21 Euros
July 10 – The celebrations went on long into the night and beyond after England’s young lions upset five-time winners Spain 1-0 to win the Under-21 European Championship on Saturday for the first time in 39 years in the most dramatic of finales.
Dynamo Kyiv fury at Fenerbahce’s ‘blood money’ pre-season in Russia
July 10 – Dynamo Kyiv have branded Fenerbahce a club with “no honour, no shame, no conscience” for taking part in a pre-season tournament in Russia.
Dutch legend Edwin van der Sar hospitalised with brain hemorhagge
July 10 – Former Ajax CEO and Netherlands keeper Edwin van der Sar is in intensive care in hospital after suffering a bleed around his brain.
Tan backs off from sale of KV Kortrijk after Kaminski Group misses first payment
July 10 – Belgian club KV Kortrijk will remain in the hands of owner Vincent Tan after a proposed takeover by the Kaminksi Group failed to be completed.
English FA pumps £35m into 5-year sustainability strategy on route to net zero
July 8 – The English FA has launched a new five-year sustainability strategy, tag lined ‘Playing for the Future’, that will drive its setting out its environmental ambitions until 2028.
UEFA opens ticket sales for Man City vs Sevilla Super Cup, August 16
July 8 – UEFA has launched general ticket sales for the 2023 UEFA Super Cup between Champions League winners Manchester City and Europa League winners Sevilla to be played at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus, Greece, on August 16.
US win shoot-out against Canada on night of Gold Cup drama
By Paul Nicholson in Cincinnati
July 9 – The USA clung on to their Gold Cup title for at least another round as they moved into the semi-finals after a 3-2 penalty shoot-out win against Canada. It was a night of passion and drama at the sold out TQL Stadium in Cincinnati.