UEFA scraps away goals rule opting for extra time and penalty deciders
June 25 – In an historic move, the away goals rule, in place since the mid-1960s, is being scrapped in all European club competitions from the start of next season.
OL switch to electric with MG Motor France sleeve sponsorship
June 25 – French Ligue1 Olympique Lyonnais have signed MG Motor France as a major partner in a three-year deal starting with the 2021-22 season.
Palestine qualify for inaugural Arab Cup with imposing win over Comoros
June 25 – Palestine rallied from a goal down to crush Comoros 5-1 and seal a ticket for the Arab Cup, where they will face Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Jordan in Group C.
UEFA opens investigation into ‘discriminatory incidents’ at Germany vs Hungary match
June 25 – UEFA have appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector to investigate “potential discriminatory incidents” during Euro 2020 Group F match between Germany and Hungary at Munich’s Allianz Arena.
US dominate women’s rankings ahead of Olympics, France make gains
June 25 – FIFA’s latest ranking of Women’s national teams sees the US still top and extending their lead, but France have moved into the top three ranking positions, jumping ahead of the Netherlands. Germany are second.
US women dominate overseas player movement as leagues show signs of maturing
June 25 – The women’s professional game is getting older and more internationally mobile with the increasing influence of the leading men’s clubs in the women’s game bringing structural change.
Carabao renews EFL Cup title sponsorship for another two years
June 24 – Thai energy drink Carabao has added another two years to its title sponsorship of the English Football League’s cup competition – the Carabao Cup – taking the partnership through to the end of the 2023-24 season.
Euro 2020 gets to last 16 with giant clashes and giant killing to come
By Andrew Warshaw
June 24 – So now we know the last-16 line-up at Euro 2020 and some pretty tasty ties there are too.
Derby fined £100K but Championship status looks safe as new owner sought
June 24 – Derby County have been fined £100,000 for breaching English Football League (EFL) accountancy rules but look set to escape a points deduction that would see them relegated to League One and Wycombe Wanderers keep their place in the Championship.
How Much is Euro 2020 Worth?
June 24 – Euro 2020, the most significant international tournament outside of the World Cup, is currently recording impressive viewing figures across the continent, with some nations enjoying success on and off the field.
AFC draws qualification groups for expanded Women’s Asian Cup India 2022
June 24 – The AFC has drawn the qualifying groups for its flagship AFC Women’s Asian Cup to be held in India in 2022. The competition has been expanded to a 12-team finals with a record number of 28 nations going into the draw held at AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.
FIFA bans former Congo and CAF boss Omari for a year for $66,000 graft
June 24 – Constant Omari, for years one of African football’s most influential as well as controversial figures, has been suspended by FIFA for a year for breaking its ethics code.
Molten rolls over AFC ball supplier deal for another season
June 24 – Molten has renewed its partnership and licensing agreement with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) making it the Official Match Ball Supplier for 2021 for national team and club competitions.
Tokyo Olympics stadia to be limited to 10,000 capacities; ticket lottery will decide access
June 24 – Football is one of eight sports at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics this August that will use a lottery system to decide which ticketholders can attend matches.
Danish Superliga’s Viborg takes on new money and an owner link to Notts County
June 24 – Danish investment group Better Collective has acquired a majority stake in Danish Superliga club Viborg FF.