Germany recall Kroos for Euro 2024
February 23 – Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos will return to the German national team in time for Euro 2024 selection, despite retiring from international football three years ago.
World Football
Mexico dismantle Dominican Republic with an 8-0 drubbing
February 23 – Mexico dispatched Dominican Republic 8-0 in the second round of Group A games to put behind their failure to score against Argentina well and truly behind them, and warm them up for what will be a big night at the Dignity Health Stadium on Monday against the USA.
Concacaf books Hilton as hotel partner for Champions Cup and 2024 W Gold Cup
February 23 – With the W Gold Cup closing out the first round of group games, Concacaf has announced another sponsor partner with Hilton becoming the confederation’s Official Hotel Partner for the 2024 Champions Cup and the 2024 W Gold Cup.
German fan protests force DFL to scrap plans to raise private equity cash against TV rights
February 22 – In a classic case of fan power, multiple protests have torpedoed plans by the German Football League (DFL) to sell a stake in its media rights income to an outside investor.
Canadian player’s union files $40m ‘negligence’ suit against Canada Soccer
February 22 – The Canadian Soccer Players’ Association, which represents the national women’s team, has filed a $40 million lawsuit against 15 current and former board members of Canada Soccer alleging “negligence and breach of fiduciary duty.”
Canada ease into 2024 tournament mode with 6-0 win over El Salvador
February 23 – Canada eased passed El Salvador 6-0 at the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston in the opening game of their W Gold Cup campaign.
Ratcliffe wants a new Old Trafford to be England’s national stadium
February 22 – New Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he wants to build a new stadium to replace Old Trafford where the club have played since 1910 – and make it a national venue.
Paraguay muscle Costa Rica out of Group C opener
February 23 – Paraguay opened Group C with a 1-0 win over Costa Rica in the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston.
Kosovo FA unveil 4-year development and facilities plan through to 2028
February 22 – The Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) have unveiled a four-year strategy for the development of Kosovar football. Titled ‘Foundations of the future’, the strategy will be implemented for the 2024-28 period.
USSF partners with New York Life for youth focussed sponsorship
February 22 – U.S. Soccer have partnered up with New York Life on a multi-year deal that will make it the federation’s official life insurance partner.
Porto outgun Arsenal as UCL enters last 16, Napoli and Barca draw
February 22 – Arsenal slumped to a 1-0 defeat away to Porto, conceding an injury-time strike from Wenderson Galeno to complicate their round-of-15 life in the Champions League.
New look US Women’s team is still the oldest squad at the W Gold Cup
February 22 – The US women’s team, undergoing a regeneration of their squad as they work out who make selection for the Olympics this summer, still have the oldest team competing at the W Gold Cup.
Brazil sneak over the line as Puerto Rico give them a lesson in how to be a hero
February 22 – Brazil stuttered to a 1-0 win over Puerto Rico to open their W Gold Cup campaign on what for them was a chilly evening for the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, but for lovers of the beautiful game a heart warming reminder of why this is truly the world’s game.
Colombia open Group B in style with 6-0 dismantling of Panama
February 22 – In the last late afternoon sun at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego Colombia wasted no time establishing their credentials for a serious Gold Cup challenge with a statement 6-0 win against Panama.
DC United fan groups to protest against pre-season Saudi camp at MLS openers
February 21 – DC United supporters plan protests after their franchise’s pre-season training camp in Saudi Arabia.