Benzema leaves Real Madrid for €100m-a-year Saudi deal
June 6 – Star French striker Karim Benzema is set to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia as one of the world’s highest-paid players after his Real Madrid exit was confirmed.
Spain to host anti-racism friendly against Brazil in bid to change toxic culture
June 6 – With the scourge of racism once again infiltrating top-flight football, Brazil will play a friendly against Spain next March as part of an anti-racism campaign under the slogan ‘We are all alike’.
World Cup boss Smith exits FIFA
June 6 – Colin Smith (pictured) will exit FIFA as World Cup chief operating officer ahead of the Women’s World Cup this year and the expanded 48-team men’s event in 2026
Club Leon beat LAFC to win Concacaf Champions League and re-assert Mexican dominance
June 5 – Club Leon from LigaMX beat the MLS’s Los Angeles FC 1-0 in the Final second leg at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, and return the title to Mexico.
UEFA opens disciplinary cases following Europa League final and abuse of Taylor
June 5 – Despite protesting that he deserved more and that his Roma team were hard done by, José Mourinho was charged by UEFA on Friday after being filmed swearing at English referee Anthony Taylor in a stadium garage following the Europa League final.
Down but not out, Barcelona storm back to win Women’s Champions League
By Samindra Kunti in Eindhoven
June 5 – FC Barcelona were crowned European champions following a superb 3-2 comeback against Germany’s Wolfsburg in the Women’s Champions League final.
Alderweireld strike wins Antwerp first Belgian league title in 64 years
June 5 – On a rollercoaster final day of the season, Antwerp won the Belgian league for the first time since 1957 thanks to a late strike by former Southampton and Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld to draw 2-2 at Racing Genk, enough to keep Union at bay, who ultimately lost 3-1 to Club Brugge.
Final stop, Istanbul. Guardiola lead his all-conquering Man City on treble mission
June 5 – Having achieved the second leg of their momentous mission with Saturday’s 2-1 FA Cup final defeat of arch-rivals Manchester United, Manchester City head to the Turkish capital to try and complete the treble against Inter Milan in the Champions League final.
Inter head into Champions League final debuting Paramount+ in front-to-back deal
June 4 – InterMilan will showcase their new shirt sponsor Paramount+ at the Champions League final this weekend.
Fan dies after falling from stand at River Plate vs Defensa y Justicia match
June 5 – A fan died after falling from a stand at the Argentinian club River Plate’s Mas Monumental stadium during Saturday’s game against Defensa y Justicia.
Levski Sofia cut new kit deal with Adidas and Bulgarian retailer Sport Depot
June 5 – Bulgaria’s Levski Sofia has begun a cooperation with Sport Depot – the leading omni-channel retailer for sporting goods on the Balkans – which has agreed a kit deal with Adidas.
Marciniak to keep Champions League final role after apologising for attending far-right rally
June 3 – UEFA is keeping Szymon Marciniak as the referee for the Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan after he apologised for his appearance at a conference in Poland organised by a far-right politician.
Barca favourites for Women’s Champions League final vs Wolfsburg at sold out PSV Stadium
June 2 – Despite fitness concerns, FC Barcelona will be favourites to claim their second European Cup title in the Champions League decider against Germany’s Wolfsburg.
Allardyce leaves Leeds; fan fury over Radrizzani offer of Elland Rd as security for Sampdoria buy
June 2 – Sam Allardyce, drafted in a last ditch attempt to save Leeds United from Premier League relegation, has left the club after just four games in charge.
Amazon delivers first major football sponsorship becoming UEFA Women’s Football partner
June 2 – On the eve of the Women’s Champions League final between Barcelona and Wolfsburg, Amazon has signed a multi-year agreement to become a partner of UEFA Women’s Football in a deal that will see the company back various competitions including EURO 2025 – the first time it has sponsored a major international tournament – as well as the Women’s Champions League.