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. A further 28 teams will now go into two knock-out rounds to decide the final seven qualifying teams. Amongst the surprise …
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Argentine players’ post Copa America anti-French racism 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. After Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 on Sunday, a video posted on Instagram by Chelsea’s Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez, widely viewed on X, showed Argentina players appearing to question the …
Read More »Victor Osimhen wants to join Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain are working on a deal to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli in the summer transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano. The well-known and well-respected journalist has claimed that the Nigeria international striker himself is keen on a move to Ligue 1 giants PSG. Romano wrote on X: “Paris Saint-Germain are advancing in talks with Victor Osimhen’s camp as …
Read More »Eddie Howe set to make Newcastle request ahead of Paul Mitchell talks – Report
According to reports this afternoon, Eddie Howe will urge the club to keep Callum Wilson this summer amid suggestions the striker could be sold. This comes from the Northern Echo’s Scott Wilson, who claims that Howe is ‘ready to push hard’ to keep him at the club despite the 32-year-old entering the final year of his contract at the club. …
Read More »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. Kraken will engage with the club’s fan base through exclusive content, fan pop-ups, and provide behind-the-scenes access to both Kraken and Tottenham …
Read More »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. Rollbit take over from another crypto-based gaming company, Sportsbet.io. The deal covers the men’s first team, whilst the women’s team will continue to wear Starling Bank as their shirt sponsor …
Read More »Official: Barcelona confirm new addition to Hansi Flick’s coaching staff
Former midfielder Thiago Alcantara has joined Barcelona manager Hansi Flick’s coaching staff on a short-term basis, the club have officially confirmed. The arrangement will only be on a short-term basis for the entirety of the summer clarify Barcelona, with Thiago using the stint as an experience to become a coach in the future. “Having recently called time on his playing career …
Read More »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. In September, the RFEF dismissed then general secretary Andreu Camps, but TAD has deemed that decision an excess of Rocha’s powers. Camps was the federation’s general secretary general under Luis Rubiales, the former RFEF chairman …
Read More »Barcelona consider Euro 2024 winner’s arrival as certain, agreement closed with player
FC Barcelona want to speed up the operations they have underway to put together the squad for the new season sooner rather than later. And, nobody at the club hides the fact that Nico Williams of Athletic Club is the priority target to reinforce Barça’s left wing. Just over a week ago, reports emerged claiming that the club had sent …
Read More »“This is not a goodbye” Chiellini leaves LAFC – Is he returning to Juventus?
Juventus idol Giorgio Chiellini has ended his tenure as a coach at LAFC as he prepares to return to Italy. Chiellini has spent the last two years at the MLS club, where he moved after his stint at Juventus. He could have joined another European club but chose to move to the MLS instead. After a brief playing spell, he …
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