UEFA to roll out news referee comms protocol into club competitions
July 5 – UEFA said that it will roll out its communications protocol that only allows captains as to approach the referee across its club competitions starting next week.
Turkish government says investigation of Demiral’s ‘Grey Wolf’ salute is ‘unacceptable’
July 4 – The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs have reacted to UEFA’s investigation of Turkish international Merih Demiral, following his actions during the Euro 2024 round of 16 match against Austria, describing UEFA’s action as “unacceptable”.
In-form Spain look to maintain 26-year unbeaten streak against Germany
July 4 – It should, on current form, be the showpiece final between the two best teams in the tournament.
American Outlaws gunning for Berhalter after Copa America exit
July 4 – The biggest football supporters’ group in the USA have jumped on the bandwagon by calling on Gregg Berhalter (pictured) to step down following the team’s damaging first-round elimination from the Copa America.
Frankfurt police probe fan beating at hands of security personnel
July 4 – Frankfurt police are investigating a video that appears to show a fan being punched and kicked while being detained by a group of Euro 2024 security personnel at Portugal’s game with Slovenia.
Conmebol admit to VAR error that dumped Brazil into tougher half of draw
July 4 – South American governing body Conmebol has admitted that VAR committed a mistake by not awarding Brazil a penalty in their final group game against Colombia following a foul on Vinicius Junior.
Ten Hag signs 2-year extension at Man Utd
July 4 – Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has signed a contract extension with the club until 2026.
Transfer talk: Arsenal in pole for Calafiori but risk losing Saliba to Real Madrid
July 4 – Arsenal have jumped ahead of Liverpool and Chelsea in the pursuit of Bologna and Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori (pictured), but talks for the 22-year-old have stalled after a £40 million bid was rejected.
Chelsea Women dial in Three, Crystal Palace women deliver TEN
July 4 – Chelsea Women have signed their first training kit sponsorship deal with Three, marking the inaugural women-specific deal as part of a repositioning of the club’s commercial strategy.
Spurs complete hattrick of BetMGM Premier League sponsorships
July 4 – Tottenham Hotspur have signed a multi-year partnership that will see BetMGM take over from struggling Getir as the front of training wear partner for the club’s men’s team.
Italy’s Serie A gets moving with Enilive title sponsorship
July 4 – Italy’s Lega Serie A has unveiled its new logo incorporating title sponsor Enilive for the first time.
Foden says England players need to take responsibility
July 4 – As England’s much-maligned team prepare to take on Switzerland in the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 on Saturday, star forward Phil Foden says the players need to shoulder some of the blame for a spate of underwhelming performances.
Brazil call up goalscoring legend Marta for her 6th Olympic games
July 4 – Brazilian legend Marta has been selected for her country for the Paris Olympics, the sixth time Brazil’s leading scorer will have played at the Summer games.
Demiril facing match ban after Wolf’s Salute
July 3 – Turkey’s Euro 2024 last-16 hero Merih Demiral is under investigation by UEFA after appearing to make an ultra-nationalist salute during his country’s victory against Austria.
Inside editorial: 2026 is closing in, Mexico and US look further away
In 2026 the US and Mexico will take the lead with their Canadian neighbours in hosting the World Cup. While the football people in those countries will have only a limited role in the organising (FIFA want to do everything themselves, it’s their ball apparently), to most people worldwide the perception will be that the countries are hosting.