Spain fear Modric and extra time, but nothing else
June 17 – Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said that facing Luka Modric alarms Spain, but that his team as well as midfielder Rodri are at their best to encounter Croatia.
Peace in our time as FIFA secures EBU broadcast deal for Women’s World Cup 2023
June 15 – After a lengthy standoff, FIFA has struck a deal with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to televise the Women’s World Cup, avoiding a controversial blackout in the ‘Big Five’ European nations.
Premier League releases 2023/24 fixtures. Kompany returns to Man City for opener
June 15 – Treble winners Manchester City will kick off the next Premier League season on Friday, August 11 at promoted Burnley – managed by their former captain Vincent Kompany.
Samoura to leave FIFA at the end of the year
June 15 – Fatma Samoura is to step down after seven years as FIFA’s secretary general to “spend more time with my family”, the organisation announced Wednesday.
Premier League clubs agree new measures to clamp down on rise in anti-social behaviour
June 15 – Premier League clubs have unanimously agreed new measures to address the “unacceptable rise” in anti-social behaviour last season.
Mancini says no player change needed after Spanish defeat
June 15 – Italy coach Roberto Mancini denied that he needs to bring in the next generation of players faster following his team’s 2-1 defeat in the semi-finals of the Nations League.
Spain edge Italy to set up final with Croatia
By Samindra Kunti in Enschede
June 15 – Spain reached their second consecutive Nations League final with a late strike from Joselu to defeat Italy 2-1 in an absorbing semi-final.
Canada beat Panama as Davies’ star cameo announces his arrival in Vegas
June 15 – Canada brushed Panama aside for a spot in the final with a 2-0 win that saw the return of Alphonso Davies.
US beat Mexico as match boils over, players red carded and fans join the action
June 15 – USA versus Mexico rarely disappoints. In a feisty, chaotic, intense, end-to-end battle with four sendings off and tempers unravelling wherever you looked, the US walked away 3-0 winners.
Share issue helps Bulgaria’s Levski Sofia repay its government taxes
June 15 – Bulgaria’s Levski Sofia have announced that nearly BGN 600,000 (€300,000) has been raised from the sale of shares.
FIFA and Concacaf agree ground-breaking deal to joint sell commercial inventory up to 2026
June 15 – Concacaf is opening the North American commercial door to FIFA in an agreement to co-operate on the joint sales of the 2026 World Cup and Concacaf’s major national team events, that will include two Gold Cups.
ERGO signs on for EURO 2024 as a national partner
June 15 – UEFA has announced insurance giant ERGO as the second of its official national partners for Euro 2024.
AFC returns U17 Asian Cup to calendar with Thailand hosting 2023 edition
June 15 – With UEFA and Concacaf focus on their Nations League finals that kick off this week, Asian activity is centred on the AFC U17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023 that kicks off today.
This will be 19th edition of the tournament and the first since its rebrand from the AFC U16 Championship in 2016.
UEFA launches Women’s EURO 2025 media tender
June 15 – With FIFA having finally managed to nail down a pan-European broadcast agreement with the EBU for the Women’s World Cup that starts next month, UEFA has gone to market with its Women’s EURO 2025 media rights across 45 European territories.
Mexico vs USA: Concacaf’s high stakes winner keeps his job drama
By Paul Nicholson in Las Vegas
June 15 – The showpiece semi-final between USA and Mexico in recent years would have been the final.