AFC draws groups for first two stages of inaugural Women’s Champions League
July 18 – The AFC has drawn the first two group stages for its inaugural Women’s Champions League that will see 13 teams kick off play in August 25-31.
Suspended sentence for Vinícius and Rudiger web forum racist
July 18 – Real Madrid say a Spanish court has given a suspended eight-month prison sentence to a person who racially abused Vinícius Júnior and Antonio Rudiger in the comments section of a popular Spanish sports news website.
Spain jump to 3rd spot in men’s world rankings as Argentina maintain lead
July 18 – Argentina have strengthened their grip on the top spot of the FIFA World Ranking following their Copa America win maintaining their lead over second placed France who crashed out in semi-finals of Euro 2024.
Dynamo Kyiv and Partizan Belgrade agree no away fans for Champions League clash
July 18 – Dynamo Kyiv and Partizan Belgrade will play their home and away matches in the second qualifying round in the Champions League without away fans, following an agreement reached by the two clubs and approved by UEFA.
Spanish dominate UEFA’s ‘Team of the Tournament’
July 18 – UEFA have selected their official Team of the Tournament following Spain’s victory on Sunday, and Luis de La Fuente’s side continue to dominate even after the final whistle.
Bellingham lands EA Sports FC 25 cover shot
July 18 – Real Madrid and England star Jude Bellingham, in his now iconic celebratory pose, will adorn the cover of the EA Sports FC 25 standard edition, EA Sports revealed on Wednesday.
Argentine players’ anti-French racist chanting prompts FIFA complaint
July 17 – The French FA have pledged to file a complaint with FIFA over “racist and discriminatory remarks” by Argentina players in post-match chants about the French team after their Copa America title win.
Spanish sports court suspends RFEF boss Rocha two days after Euro 2024 win
July 17 – Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) chairman Pedro Rocha has been suspended for two years by the Spanish Sports Administrative Tribunal (TAD) for abuse of authority.
Belgian FA finds no home host for nations league tie with Israel
July 17 – Belgium will not stage their Nations League match against Israel in September at home over security concerns, the Belgian Football Federation (RBFA) confirmed on Tuesday.
Back to business. Mbappé launches his Real Madrid career
July 17 – French superstar Kylian Mbappé was officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Tuesday and was given a rapturous reception by 80,000 fans.
Women’s Euro 2025 qualifies first 9 teams as 28 nations go into knockout rounds for last 7 slots
July 17 – Nine of the 16 Women’s Euro 2025 teams have been decided following the final round of group qualifying on Tuesday night, as holders England scraped through to earn a chance to retain their title next summer.
Liverpool owner FSG pulls out of Girondins de Bordeaux takeover talks
July 17 – Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group (FSG) has got cold feet in France and pulled out of negotiations to buy Girondins de Bordeaux.
Saints unveil crypto-casino Rollbit as shirt sponsor for Premier League return
July 17 – Premier League side Southampton, back in the top flight next season after a year in the Championship, have signed crypto casino Rollbit as the club’s shirt sponsor.
European Champions England withstand Swedish challenge to secure spot at Euro 2025
July 17 – Defending champions England automatically secured their place in the women’s Euro 2025 finals after a 0-0 draw with Sweden on Tuesday but had to withstand a second-half barrage.
Spurs secure crypto partnership with Kraken
July 17 – Tottenham Hotspur have announced a global brand partnership with crypto platform Kraken, which will become the club’s first Official Crypto and Web3 Partner, and the Official Sleeve Partner for its Men’s and Women’s teams ahead of the 2024/25 season.