French lick their wounds as Yamal has the last laugh
July 10 – French coach Didier Deschamps acknowledged Spain were “superior” as Les Blues suffered Euro 2024 elimination following their 2-1 semi-final defeat in Munich.
Liverpool owners FSG in bid to buy Girondins de Bordeaux
July 10 – Liverpool FC owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are currently in discussions to purchase ‘sleeping giant’ French club Girondins de Bordeaux.
England’s Southgate says they are playing ‘freer’, will Dutch miss the train?
July 10 – Ahead of their semi-final clash with the Netherlands, England manager Gareth Southgate believes that, with a weight off their shoulders, the best is yet to come for his side at Euro 2024.
Transfer talk: Guehi in play, Bayern open for summer sales
July 10 – Arsenal and Manchester United are ready to compete for the signing of England defender Marc Guehi, with the 23-year-old set to reject Crystal Palace’s new contract offer.
Messi and Argentina beat Canada to secure Copa America final spot
July 10 – Has there ever been a bigger mismatch for a place in the final of Copa America? Argentina, the current World Champions, versus Canada, a country that has qualified for just two World Cups and has never won or tied a game at either event.
AFC extends Neom partnership for further five years
July 10 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has extended its partnership with Saudi-based Neom until 2029.
Invincible Argentina on a roll towards breaking more records
July 10 – Goals from Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi gave Argentina a 2-0 win over Canada and booked a place in the Copa America final as they continue their run to major tournament title fights.
North Macedonia’s Vardar Skopje secures €1m of funding from gaming firm Novomatic
July 10 – North Macedonia’s most successful club Vardar Skopje, has signed a sponsorship deal with Austrian gaming company Novomatic.
Recast raises $5m to develop digital content monetisation platform
July 10 – Recast, the micro payment monetisation platform for streamed media, has closed a $5 million funding round with US-based venture capital firm Morpheus Ventures taking the lead, with additional investments from former Manchester United CEO Ed Woodward’s Airstream Ventures, and Cooley.
Wales opt for former captain Craig Bellamy as country’s new manager
July 10 – Former Wales captain Craig Bellamy is the new manager of his country until 2028, replacing Rob Page who was fired in June after failing to qualify the team for Euro 2024.
Brazilian state adopts ‘Vini Jr. Law’ to combat racism
July 9 – In the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, the ‘Vini Jr.Law’ has been sanctioned, enshrining a protocol that will allow matches to be halted in cases of racism and homophobia.
Yamal wonder goal sets Spain up for French win and a trip to Berlin
July 9 – What a goal, what a player. And not a bad team either. Sixteen-year-old Lamine Yamal entered footballing immortality tonight by becoming the youngest player ever to score in a major men’s tournament as Spain reached the final of Euro 2024.
Marsch relishing Canadian challenge with Argentina up next in Copa America semi
July 9 – Having led Canada to a surprise semi-final place in the Copa America, Jesse Marsch said he didn’t need success to prove his ability after he was fired by Leeds United in the English Premier League and then overlooked by the U.S. Soccer Federation.
Consortium to expand Tokyo national stadium with 2050 World Cup bid a possibility
July 9 – A consortium led by Japan’s largest mobile phone carrier NTT Docomo is aiming to increase the permanent capacity at Tokyo’s National Stadium from 68,000 to 80,000 as the country reportedly eyes a shot at hosting the FIFA World Cup for a second time.
Former employee accuses San Diego Wave and Jill Ellis of narcissistic leadership
July 9 – NWLS side San Diego Wave FC, only in their third season of competitive action, have denied accusations that made against them and club president Jill Ellis (pictured) of creating a hostile workplace.