Palestine apply to host World Cup 2026 qualifiers in West Bank
July 5 – After making it further than ever in World Cup qualifying, Palestine are now hoping to start hosting games on home soil.
Nagelsmann and de la Fuente set the stage for Germany-Spain blockbuster
July 5 – In a tale of heavyweights, namesake wingers, and undoubted high-octane football, Spain will be the favourites in their quarter-final against Germany, but home manager Julian Nagelsmann believes that his side has enough to claim possession and win the match.
Diplomatic spat intensifies over Demiral’s Grey Wolves salute
July 5 – The fallout over the ultra-nationalist gesture made by Turkey’s two-goal hero Merih Demiral at Euro 2024 has spiralled further with Germany summoning the Turkish ambassador to Berlin.
Mbappé vs Ronaldo, France vs Portugal. Euros braced for a big night in Hamburg
July 5 – Billed as Cristiano Ronaldo against Kylian Mbappé, tonight’s Portugal vs France Euro 2024 quarter final has shades of the Mbappé vs Lionel Messi 2022 World Cup final in Qatar.
Angel City to get new majority shareholder as club valuation hits $300m
July 5 – Los Angeles women’s club Angel City, that plays in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), is set to have a new majority owner that would value the club at about $300 million.
EA Sports’ FC Futures takes centre stage at Berlin Euro 2024 Fan Zone
July 6 – EA Sports’ FC Futures project has hosted a UEFA Festival of Football event at the heart of the Euro 2024 Fan Zone in Berlin, marking a significant milestone for the FC Futures initiative which has opened up grassroots football to more than 170,000 people in its debut year.
Euro’s in-ground beerfest is a waste of a good half litre, and you get fined
July 6 – It started slowly, then picked up speed. No, not the number of exciting games at Euro 2024 but the throwing of plastic beer cups, often half full, on to the pitch – a regular unwanted feature of the tournament.
Problems with the right wing. Mbappé calls on compatriots to take to the polls
July 5 – France captain Kylian Mbappé got stuck into politics on Thursday by warning his country is in a “catastrophic” situation as it lurches closer to a first far-right government since World War II.
With goals hard to come by, Gakpo is bookies’ favourite for Golden Boot
July 5 – Dutch star Cody Gakpo has edged out Jamal Musiala as the bookie’s favourite to take home the Euro 2024 golden boot as the Liverpool man enjoys his best goalscoring form to date.
Transfer talk: £30m Ederson set for Saudi as Man Utd look for a new home for toxic Greenwood
July 5 – Manchester City star Ederson could be the first big name of the summer to join the Saudi Pro League, as the Premier League champions brace for a bid for the 30-year-old Brazil international.
Eto’o cleared of match-fixing charges but fined for 1XBET promotional role
July 5 – Cameroon football chief Samuel Eto’o has been cleared of match-fixing, but the former FC Barcelona star has been fined $200,000 by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for his role as brand ambassador for controversial bookmaker 1XBET.
UEFA to roll out news referee comms protocol into club competitions
July 5 – UEFA said that it will roll out its communications protocol that only allows captains as to approach the referee across its club competitions starting next week.
Turkish government says investigation of Demiral’s ‘Grey Wolf’ salute is ‘unacceptable’
July 4 – The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs have reacted to UEFA’s investigation of Turkish international Merih Demiral, following his actions during the Euro 2024 round of 16 match against Austria, describing UEFA’s action as “unacceptable”.
In-form Spain look to maintain 26-year unbeaten streak against Germany
July 4 – It should, on current form, be the showpiece final between the two best teams in the tournament.
American Outlaws gunning for Berhalter after Copa America exit
July 4 – The biggest football supporters’ group in the USA have jumped on the bandwagon by calling on Gregg Berhalter (pictured) to step down following the team’s damaging first-round elimination from the Copa America.