June 25 – Australian A-League club Macarthur has terminated the contract of captain Ulises Davila on the same day the Mexican midfielder appeared in court over allegations he helped to lead a match-fixing scandal. Davila signed a two-year contract extension with the club earlier this year but was arrested in May over his alleged involvement in a scheme where Macarthur …

New Juventus coach Thiago Motta has rendered his decision over the futures of Mattia De Sciglio and Timothy Weah. The 41-year-old is currently working alongside the club’s Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli to define next season’s squad. According to Tuttosport via JuventusNews24, De Sciglio won’t be part of Motta’s plans. The 31-year-old shared a solid bond with former Juventus coach Max …

Joselu has decided to end his spell at Real Madrid, according to Fabrizio Romano. The well-known and well-respected Italian journalist has reported on X that the former Newcastle United striker is on his way to Al Gharafa. Romano has claimed that Madrid, who won La Liga and the UEFA Champions League last season, have been informed about Joselu’s decision. The …

With the EURO 24 group stage drawing to a close on Wednesday, we have four European Championship showdowns on the cards from across Germany. However, while the likes of EURO 24 and the Copa America might steal most of Wednesday’s headlines, we also have a couple of intriguing Brazilian fixtures on the cards. For those of you looking to stick …

June 25 – Hungary’s Barnabas Varga has undergone successful surgery and will be released from hospital on Wednesday, according to the Hungarian Football Federation. The striker was rushed to hospital after he suffered a fractured cheekbone during his side’s 1-0 win over Scotland at Euro 2024. The match was held up for nearly seven minutes in the second half as he received …

According to journalist Gerard Romero, Barcelona eagerly await a response from Ronald Araujo’s agents this week, operating under the assumption that they might have received other offers for the defender. Barcelona’s desire to renew Araujo’s contract is well known. However, despite their clear intentions, Araujo’s agents have been slow to engage in negotiations.  With the defender’s current contract extending until …

Nick Webster looks back at a full day of Euro 2024 action from Dusseldorf. There, he interviewed a British football journalist about how Euro 2024 is a microcosm of life with so many different cultures getting to know each other better. They walk down memory lane about their favorite World Cup and European Championship nations and matches. Listen/watch the Microcosm …

There is no doubt at all that Andrey Santos is a top footballer and has a big future, but I’m wondering whether that will even be at Chelsea at all. Some quotes from Santos this week had me thinking and wondering. He’s picked up on the blockages in front of him at Chelsea, and those blockages are not about to …

June 25 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has unveiled the Official Match Ball for the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26, taking place from September 2, 2024 to November 18, 2025. Molten will supply its 5th generation Vantaggio for the 18-team final qualification stage. The ball has been developed using partially recycled materials, “ensuring durability and sustainability while …

June 25 – Premier League Liverpool have agreed a multi-year partnership with Japan Airlines (JAL) who become the club’s official airline partner. No value has been given for the partnership that covers both men’s and women’s teams. “Partnering with Japan Airlines is another major step forward in our club’s strategy to expand our international presence and engage more deeply with …