Modric masterclass fuels Croatian championship dream
June 15 – Croatia’s Zlatko Dalic singled out Luka Modric after his man-of-the-match performance in a 4-2 extra-time victory against the Netherlands in the Nations League.
Koeman says Dutch need to step up after Croatia loss
June 15 – Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has said that his side will need to “take steps” following their 4-2 defeat against Croatia.
Panama vs Canada opener will be feisty and physical, says Herdman
June 15 – Expect fireworks as Panama and Canada open the Nations League finals in Las Vegas tonight.
Everton clear the boardroom with role of chairman Kenwright uncertain
June 14 – Everton have reacted to another dismal season by announcing that CEO Denise Barrett-Baxendale and fellow directors Grant Ingles and Graeme Sharp a goalscoring club hero in the 1980s – have all left.
Saudi FA keeps building influence in Africa with Mauritania the latest to sign on
June 14 – It’s the 17th MoU the Saudi Arabian Football Association (SAFF) have signed. The relationship with the Mauritanian Football Federation (FFRIM) will focus on traditional areas of cooperation, including but not limited to coach education, training for referees and support for the women’s game.
Real Madrid close £88.5m deal for Jude Bellingham
June 14 – Real Madrid have completed the signing of 19-year-old England midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund on a six-year deal.
‘Peace’ fundraiser sees Germany level with Ukraine in 1000th international
June 14 – Germany marked its 1,000th international fixture by snatching a 3-3 draw against Ukraine with a last-gasp penalty in what was arranged as a special charity match in Bremen.
Never say die Croatians stun the Netherlands in extra time
By Samindra Kunti in Rotterdam
June 14 – Croatia never do things the easy way, but they do enough and did so again to stun the Dutch with a 4-2 extra time win.
Spain look to write a new chapter; Italy want to get back on track
June 15 – Spain and Italy will renew their rivalry tonight in the second semi-final of the Nations League Finals.
Veteran Bonucci’s Italian call up giving him a new lease of life
June 14 – Italy veteran Leonardo Bonucci has called playing for his national team “like oxygen”.
Concacaf Nations League final four pack their squads for a desert classic
By Paul Nicholson in Las Vegas
June 14 – The Concacaf Nations League finals kick off on Thursday at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Turkish FA resign McDonald’s sponsorship for a further four years
June 14 – Turkish Football Federation (TFF) and McDonald’s have renewed their cooperation until 2026. The first sponsorship contract between the two sides was signed in 2020 and has been renewed for another four years.
Alba’s return for Spain fortifies title ambition
June 14 – Spain oozed confidence ahead of their semi-final against Italy with Champions League winner Rodri reinforcing the squad and Jordi Alba returning.
FCH makes first international transfer training club solidarity payment; $18m+ in the pipeline
June 14 – FIFA’s new Clearing House system for ensuring that training club payments are actually made to the clubs that had a role in developing the players made its first electronic transfer this week.
Valvoline renews Nations League and Gold Cup and becomes founding partner of 2024 W Gold Cup
June 14 – Valvoline has renewed its sponsorship of the Concacaf Gold Cup and Concacaf Nations League and has added the inaugural 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup to its portfolio of marketing assets.