Spain and England line-up for Berlin blockbuster
July 12 – In a blockbuster final in Berlin, Spain, the standout team of Euro 2024 will be looking to clinch a record fourth European title against Gareth Southgate’s England.
King Charles looks forward to Sunday but worries over nation’s heart rate and blood pressure
July 12 – King Charles congratulated England for their last-gasp 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-final on Wednesday but joked he hoped the final would be less nerve-wracking.
Soccerex announces Hard Rock Hotel Miami for November event
July 12 – Soccerex has announced the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Miami, as the venue for the November 13-15 USA edition of its exhibition and conference format.
Esports’ FC Pro World Championship finals kick off in Berlin alongside Euro 2024 climax
July 11 – With the Euro 2024 final heading to Berlin for this weekend, the inaugural FC Pro World Championship finals, the pinnacle of EA Sports FC’s new esports ecosystem, has kicked off in the city at the Uber Eats Music Hall.
Saudis consolidate their grip on Newcastle as Staveley steps away
July 11 – Saudi Arabian control of Newcastle United is set to intensify after it was announced that co-owners Amanda Staveley (pictured) and Mehrdad Ghodoussi are stepping aside.
Berhalter fired from US team with just two years to go before 2026 showcase
July 11 – Gregg Berhalter has been fired by the U.S. Soccer Federation “with immediate effect” following the US’s disastrous performance at the Copa America being hosted in the US and which they exited at the group stage.
Koeman critical of VAR which is ‘destroying the game’
July 11 – Dutch manager Ronald Koeman has argued that “VAR is destroying the game” after England were awarded a controversial penalty in the Netherlands’ 2-1 exit at Euro 2024.
10-man Colombia beat Uruguay to set up Copa America final against Argentina
July 11 – It has been said that speed and chaos kill! If that’s the case, there was a mass murder at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, because Colombia and Uruguay simply tore into each other at 100mph in a breathtaking display of commitment, desire, and aggression for the right to play Argentina in the Copa America final on Sunday.
Deschamps gets vote of confident for 2026 from FFR boss Diallo
July 11 – Didier Deschamps is staying on as France coach after being praised by the head of the country’s federation for leading the team “in the best possible way” at Euro 2024.
Uruguayan players clash with Colombian fans after Copa America semi
July 11 – The Copa America burst into chaos on Wednesday after Uruguay players clashed with Colombia fans before security personnel stepped in to restore order.
Southgate praises his ‘bonded’ team as they ready for biggest test of all
July 11 – England manager Gareth Southgate has said his side want more after they showed “resilience and character” to eliminate the Netherlands in the last four of Euro 2024 and book a date with destiny against Spain in their first overseas final.
Inter sponsorships flying as Qatar Airways upgrade to training kit
July 11 – Italian champions Inter Milan have upgraded their partnership with Qatar airways which will see the brand become the club’s Official Main Training Kit Partner on top of being the club’s Official Airline Partner.
Man City suit up for new Champions League campaign
July 11 – Manchester City have agreed a multi-year partnership with Italian fashion brand C.P. Company who will become the Official Style Fashionwear Partner of the men’s first team.
Champions League preliminary interrupted by ‘Balkan baiting’ chants
July 11 – Balkan political posturing has not been confined to the Euros as chanting of insulting messages marred the Champions League first preliminary round match between Borac Banja Luka of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania’s FC Egnatia
England edge past Netherlands with added time Watkins strike
July 10 – England will play Spain in their second successive European championship final and their first-ever major final abroad after Ollie Watkins’s brilliant 90th-minute strike eliminated the Netherlands in a 2-1 semi-final victory.