AFC allocates pots for final round of 2026 World Cup qualifying draw
June 21 – The AFC has released the seeding pots for the final round of its 2026 World Cup qualifiers that will kick off in September 2024, completing in June 2025.
Spalletti licks his wounds after Spanish schooling, De La Fuente says they will get even better
June 21 – Italy manager Luciano Spalletti admitted that his side were outplayed by Spain in a 1-0 defeat, but said that the humbling reality check must prompt his side to improve.
Southgate says England have work to do and have to improve, really?… no-one noticed
June 21 – England manager Gareth Southgate says the country must improve after suffering a barrage of criticism for failing once again to get the best out of his talented side.
Macedonians and Serbs demand sanctions for Albania’s Daku offensive chanting
June 21 – The North Macedonia FA has demanded a public apology from Albanian international Mirlind Daku for his offensive chants after Wednesday’s Euro 2024 match between Croatia and Albania.
Freidkin closing in on Everton deal as Moshiri grants him deal exclusivity
June 21 – Dan Freidkin has taken a step closer to the acquisition of Premier League club Everton having agreed a period of exclusivity agreement with club owner Farhad Moshiri.
Aston Villa gears up for Champions League season with SeatGeek extension
June 21 – Champions League-bound Aston Villa have extended their partnership with SeatGeek, which will see them remain the Birmingham club’s Official Primary Ticketing Partner for both men’s and women’s teams.
Austria’s Rangnick wary of Lewandowski’s return for Poland
June 21 – Austria manager Ralf Rangnick insists his team is ready to face Poland in today’s matchup in the German capital, as Polish star Robert Lewandowski eyes a return to the starting team after missing out last week due to injury.
Spain deliver a masterclass to dispatch Italy and head into last 16
June 20 – With a display of total dominance, Spain dispatched Italy 2-0 to clinch a ticket to the last 16 of Euro 2024 and send a warning to other tournament contenders that they mean business.
Danes delighted with draw as a disinterested England flounder
June 20 – The last time England met Denmark in a meaningful match, the semi-finals of the delayed 2020 Euro’s, Mikkel Damsgaard stunned the 64,000 in attendance at Wembley Stadium with one of the all-time great free kicks.
Serbia break Slovenian hearts with last gasp equaliser
June 20 – For Serbia, last-gasp euphoria that almost certainly prevented elimination. For Slovenia, utter heartbreak as they agonisingly missed on a first ever Euro finals victory.
Serbs threaten to pull out of Euro 2024 after ‘Kill the Serbs’ chant at Croatia-Albania tie
June 20 – Twenty-four hours after being punished by UEFA for displaying anti-Kosovo sentiments, Serbia today threatened to pull out of Euro 24 because of perceived attacks on their own identity.
Security fears prompts Brussels to pull out of hosting Belgium-Israel Nations League tie
June 20 – The city of Brussels has refused to host a Nations League match between Belgium and Israel in September because of the “dramatic situation in Gaza”.
Spalletti wants more of the same from Italy against Spain who ‘always play the same way’
June 20 – Italy and Spain renew their rivalry with a ticket to the last 16 of Euro 2024 at stake in their Group B clash.
Czech courts sentence FA officials, match officials and players in match-fixing ring
June 20 – Former Czech Football Association deputy head Roman Berbr and several other officials have been sentenced for their involvement in a match-fixing scandal.
WSL revenues doubled but continued investment still needed, says report
June 20 – Women’s Super League (WSL) clubs generated £48 million in revenue over the 2022/23 season, a 50% rise on the 2021/22 season.