McClaren joins Reggae Boyz with focus on 2026 World Cup qualifying
August 1 – Former England manager Steve McClaren is quitting Manchester United’s backroom staff to become head coach of Jamaica’s men’s national team on a two-year deal.
Aussie women exit Paris 2024, Gustavsson waltzed out of Matildas
August 1 – Tony Gustavsson and the Matildas have parted ways after Australia exited the Olympic football tournament in the first round, Football Australia confirmed on Thursday.
Uruguay to upgrade iconic Centenario Stadium for 2030 World Cup hosting
August 1 – Uruguay has solidified plans to renovate its iconic Centenario Stadium as part of its preparations for the 2030 World Cup, following the official submission of the joint hosting bid book on Monday.
Fofana forgives Fernandez saying he isn’t racist but needs education
August 1 – Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has accepted an apology from teammate Enzo Fernandez but says he needs educating after the Argentine midfielder was filmed singing a derogatory song about France’s black players.
Women’s Olympic finals head into knockout rounds with US resurgent and Spain imperious
August 1 – USA and Spain continued their unbeaten runs in the final round of group games as the Women’s Olympic finals drop four teams as they head into to the quarter finals.
Greeks renew agency deal with Ticketmaster for national team matches
August 1 – The Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) has renewed its partnership with US-owned ticket agency Ticketmaster.
SIGA adds health management specialists TrueClinic to membership
August 1 – The Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) has added TrueClinic as its newest member.
Canada’s drone crash continues as CAS rejects points appeal with players forced to pay the price
July 31 – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has turned down Canada’s appeal against the six-point deduction for their women’s team in the wake of the drone scandal.
Saudi FA boss promises country will ‘astonish’ the world with 2034 World Cup hosting
July 31 – Speaking after the bid book for the hosting of the 2034 World Cup was handed in to FIFA in Paris on Monday, Yasser Al Misehal (pictured), president, Saudi Arabian Football Federation said, that they will deliver an event that will “astonish the world”.
Disputes off the pitch rage, Argentina and France will now meet in Olympic grudge match
July 31 – In the last eight of the Olympic football tournament, France and Argentina will renew their rivalry after progressing from their groups with victories against New Zealand and Ukraine.
Man Utd puts its digital fantasy game cards on the table with Tezos
July 31 – Manchester United have launched a new fantasy football game, Fantasy United, for the 2024/25 season.
Chelsea forgive Fernandez for racist post, all ‘very comfortable and good’
July 31 – Chelsea will take no action against their Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez for singing a derogatory song about France’s black players.
Howe dismisses speculation over England job
July 31 – Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, one of the favourites to replace Gareth Southgate for the England job, says he has had no official contact with the Football Association over the vacancy.
More security issues and political chanting as Men’s Olympic group stage ends
July 31 – A fan had to be wrestled away from Guinea forward Aliou Balde after rushing on to the field Tuesday in another security incident during the Olympic men’s football tournament.
Roshn Group unveil plans for building of 45,000 capacity stadium in Riyadh
July 31 – Saudi Arabia’s Roshn Group on Tuesday unveiled plans for the construction of a 45,000-seater stadium in Riyadh. Earlier this week, the Arab Kingdom submitted its bid book for the 2034 World Cup.