Saintfiet leaves Africa for Asia to take on Philippines role
February 26 – Tom Saintfiet has been appointed the new manager of the Philippines as the Southeast Asian nation eyes a return to the Asian Cup.
Player sales help Levski Sofia claw its way out of debt
February 26 – Bulgaria’s Levski Sofia has paid BGN1.15 million (€575,000) of its debts to the National Revenue Agency (NRA) . A few months ago, the club reached an agreement on rescheduling its tax obligations, which amount to nearly BGN 10 million.
Mexico turn World Rankings upside down with history making win over USA
February 26 – Mexico shocked the USA with a 2-0 win in the Dignity Health Park stadium in Carson, Los Angeles, on a stunning night of Gold Cup football. This may be the inaugural W Gold Cup but it is already delivering the drama, emotion and surprises of the men’s version.
Argentina brush past Dominican Republic to head for quarter finals
February 26 – Argentina closed out their group matches in the Dignity Health Park stadium in Carson, Los Angeles, with a 3-0 win over the Dominican Republic. It was less comfortable than they were probably expecting but still guarantees them progression to the quarter finals of the W Gold Cup this weekend.
Brazil win sixth Beach Soccer World Cup
February 25 – Brazil defeated Italy 6-4 in the final of the Beach Soccer World Cup on Sunday in the United Arab Emirates to win a record-sixth crown on the sand.
Leon hattrick ensures Canada ease past Paraguay into next round
February 25 – Canada controlled their second Group C match against Paraguay from start to finish in the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston to guarantee qualification for the knock out rounds that begin next weekend in Los Angeles.
Chinchilla double pushes Costa Rica past El Salvador for shot at quarter finals
February 26 – Costa Rica kept themselves in contention for a quarter final spot with a 2-0 win over a battling El Salvador. Both goals were breakaways scored by Priscilla Chinchilla.
Duda’s early strike to beat Colombia ignites Brazil’s W Gold Cup challenge
February 24 – In an exciting end-to-end encounter at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego Brazil beat Colombia 1-0 with a Duda Santos goal to secure their spot in the knockout rounds and send a message to the USA women’s team that they mean business.
Puerto Rico continue to defy the odds, stunning Panama with added time winner
February 24 – Puerto Rico delivered one of those Gold Cup nights at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego that will live long in the memory, stunning Panama with a 2-1 win that positions them for qualification for the quarter finals at their first appearance at a major finals.
Argentina to play friendlies in US now China tour has been scrapped
February 23 – Argentina is to replace its cancelled tour of China with two matches in the United States next month.
Trigger happy Textor fires Botafogo coach Nunes after 15 games
February 23 – Following a 1-1 draw with Bolivia’s Aurora in the preliminaries of the Copa Libertadores and disappointing results in the Campeonato Carioca, Botafogo have dismissed their coach Tiago Nunes.
Alves to appeal rape convinction
February 23 – Convicted sex offender Dani Alves is to appeal against his four-and-a-half sentence.
Xabi Alonso keeping focus on Bayer Leverkusen as Liverpool and Bayern circle
February 23 – Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is continuing to play down speculation linking him with both Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
Draw keeps big clubs separated as Europa League enters round of 16
February 23 – The draw for the Europa League last 16 knock-out rounds has the feel of a Champions League draw with Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen (both leading their national leagues), AC Milan, Benfica, Marseilles and Roma all in the competition, and none of them drawn against each other in the next round.
Belgian top-flight women’s club White Star to pull put of Super League
February 23 – Belgian women’s club White Star Woluwe will withdraw from the top flight at the end of the season, citing “a lack of financial resources”.