Costa Rica goal-fest instils confidence ahead of Mexico quarter-final
July 5 – Costa Rica coach Luis Suarez has said he is not too worried about shipping four goals in his team’s win against Martinique ahead of the quarterfinals with Mexico.
Croatia’s NK Osijek sells new stadium naming rights to Opus
July 7 – Croatia’s NK Osijek has sold the naming rights of its new 13,500-capacity stadium to Hungary’s Opus Global.
Guatemala claw back deficit to beat Guadaloupe in New York nail-biter
By Samindra Kunti in New Jersey
July 4 – On a sticky and neurotic night in Harrison, Carlos Meija delivered the killer blow in the 76th minute for Guatemala to complete Guatemala’s 3-2 comeback and ensure his team’s passage from Group D to the quarterfinals of the Gold Cupfor the first time since 2011.
Canada down depleted Cuba to head into knockout rounds
By Paul Nicholson in Houston
July 4 – Canada secured their progression into the Gold Cup knockout rounds with a 4-2 win over Cuba on another 94 degree afternoon at the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston.
Iberian, Ukraine, Morocco 2030 bid begins work on sustainability srategy
July 4 – The 2030 World Cup bid candidature of Portugal, Spain, Morocco and Ukraine held a special session on Monday with sustainability being the key agenda item.
Shakhtar fury over Manor Solomon signing for free to Spurs
July 4 – FIFA’s policy of allowing foreign players contracted to Ukrainian clubs to suspend their deals amid the war with Russia has come under renewed scrutiny as Tottenham Hotspur move in for Shakhtar Donetsk’s Manor Solomon.
Gerrard joins the Saudi revolution
July 4 – The Saudi Pro League has lured yet another footballing icon after former England captain Steven Gerrard agreed to become manager of Al-Ettifaq on a two-year contract.
MLS’s Austin FC poaches Borrell from Man City for sporting director role
July 4 – Rodolfo Borrell (pictured) has left his role as Manchester City assistant manager to become Sporting Director at Austin FC in the MLS.
AFC clear Northern Mariana Islands to compete in Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers
July 4 -The Northern Mariana Islands have been given the go-ahead to play in the Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 qualifiers.
FIFA and UN hook-up for social messaging programme
July 4 – FIFA has teamed up with ‘several’ United Nations agencies to use the 2023 Women’s World Cup to highlight a range of social causes.
King Power returns to front of Leicester City shirts
July 3 – Premier League relegated Leicester City have returned to King Power for their front of shirt sponsors for their Championship campaign. The Thai business is also the naming rights sponsor of the club’s stadium.
Levski Sofia fans demand transparency over their donations to save the club
July 4 – Bulgaria’s Levski Sofia has reduced its debt to the National Revenue Agency (NRA) by nearly BGN 2 million (€1milion). Levski had come under criticism from fans for not providing any accounting for the donations from the supporters.
The stats: Groups C and D go down to the wire tonight
July 4 – Groups C and D conclude tonight with seven out of eight nations still in with a chance of qualifying for the quarter finals.
Martinique seek to exploit waning of Costa Rica
July 4 – Martinique are targeting their first knockout spot since 2002 in their final Group C game against Costa Rica, who remain under pressure to not miss out on the quarterfinals for the first time since 1998.
Guadeloupe’s Angloma says Guate are favourites but his team are making history
By Samindra Kunti in New Jersey
July 4 – Guadeloupe coach Jocelyn Angloma says his team have nothing to fear ahead of a crunch clash against Guatemala and are already writing history with the winner guaranteed a spot in the quarter-finals.