Police drop one of three rape allegations into Premier League player who remains on bail
July 29 – One of three allegations of rape against an English Premier League international footballer has been dropped by police.
Arsenal and Northern Ireland legend Terry Neill dies, aged 80
July 29 – Former Arsenal and Northern Ireland captain and manager Terry Neill has died at the age of 80.
Japan secure men’s and women’s double at 2022 EAFF E-1 finals
July 29 – Japan completed a men’s and women’s double winning the finals tournaments of both 2022 East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) championships.
UEFA’s record breaking Euro 2022 attendances by numbers
July 29 – Sunday’s Euro 2022 final between England and Germany will set a new attendance record for Euro final tournament match – men’s or women’s – with just over 87,000 fans expected at sold-out Wembley Stadium.
Brentford unveil Gtech as stadium naming rights partner
July 29 – Premier League Brentford have unveiled Grey Technology Limited (Gtech), as the naming rights sponsor of their stadium in a 10-year deal.
Euro 2022: Germany beat France to set up big finish and England final
By Andrew Warshaw
July 28 – England against Germany. One of the great rivalries in European football will take centre stage again on Sunday after the Germans beat France 2-1 in the semi-finals of the women’s Euros on Wednesday to set up a winner-takes-all showdown with the host nation.
Neymar faces fraud trial in Spain over 2013 transfer to Barca
July 28 – Nine years after he moved from Brazil to Barcelona, Neymar is to finally go on what is certainly to be a high-profile and eagerly followed trial in October in Spain in a long-standing case surrounding his transfer from Santos.
UEFA to trial safe-standing in club competitions
July 28 – In a significant move after years of debate among fans’ groups, UEFA is to allow safe-standing areas on a trial basis at all European club games involving teams from England, Germany and France this season.
Paris 2024 – Women’s final to close Olympic tournament, Parc des Prince to host 11 matches
July 28 – The women’s final will for the first time conclude the Olympic football tournament in Paris in 2024, FIFA revealed on Thursday, along with further details of the competition’s match schedule.
De Walt takes Bournemouth sleeve in one-season deal
July 28 – AFC Bournemouth, returning to the Premier League after two seasons in the Championship, have secured a one-season sleeve sponsorship with power tool manufacturer DeWalt.
Concacaf U15 Girls head for Florida for 19-nation development tournament
July 28 – Concacaf has released the schedule and groups for the 19-nation 2022 Concacaf Girls’ U-15 Championship to be played July 31 to August 7 in Tampa, Florida.
Man Utd expands Sportsbreaks.com deal to bring more US and Canadian fans to Old Trafford
July 28 – Manchester United has expanded its year-old partnership with Sportsbreaks.com to focus on North America and market official ticket and hotel packages to Manchester United fans in the US and Canada.
Aston Villa go local with Homserve partnership
July 28 – Aston Villa has announced locally-based businesss Homeserve as a new club partner.
Euro 2022 attracts neutrals to smash cumulative TV viewing records
July 27 – UEFA is reporting a 58% increase in TV viewing figures for the Women’s EURO 2022 up to the quarter final stage, compared to the last edition in the Netherlands.
Down and out Girondins de Bordeaux given last minute reprieve to play in Ligue 2
July 27 – On the eve of the new French season, Girondins de Bordeaux have been reinstated to Ligue 2 by the French Football Federation (FFF).