KICKNEWS

Latest News

Orange renews women’s sponsorship commitment with WAFCON deal

July 8 – French telecoms giant Orange has added the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations that kicked off at the weekend to Confederation of African Football (CAF) sponsorship roster. The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is being played in five cities across Morocco. Among the 12 participating countries are six that have Orange network coverage – Morocco, Mali, Senegal, Tunisia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Botswana. As part of its sponsorship activation Orange Morocco launched its ‘Broadcast Cafés’ initiative, Read more … The post Orange renews women’s sponsorship comm

Girelli strike edges Italy towards knock-outs

Italy 1 Portugal 1 July 7 – Italy edged closer to the Women’s Euro quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw with Portugal at the Stade de Genève, in a match defined by moments of individual brilliance and late drama.  Christiana Girelli opened the scoring with a stunning long-range strike in the 69th minute, seemingly putting Italy on course for back-to-back wins. But Diana Gomes struck late for Portugal, capitalising on a loose ball to keep her side’s slim hopes alive. Read more … The post Girelli strike edges Italy towards knock-outs appeared first on Inside World Football.

Tillman, Luna headline USMNT’s winners and losers from Gold Cup

The U.S. men’s national team failed to capture the CONCACAF Gold Cup title this summer, but saw several young players take steps forward on the international level. Mauricio Pochettino’s squad suffered their first competitive loss of the summer, falling to rivals Mexico 2-1 in the Gold Cup Final on Sunday. Out of eight total matches ... Read more

sbisoccer.com7 hours ago

Women’s Euro 2025 round-up: Spain through to quarter-finals as Portugal salvage point against Italy

Spain underlined their status as Euro 2025 favourites with a hammering of Belgium.

Women's Euro 2025: Fixtures, results, latest table standings as Spain hit Belgium for six

Group phase is underway and Spain have put a marker down already

Newcastle reach agreement over £55million Elanga transfer – reports

Newcastle United are set to make their first significant move of the transfer window with the signing of Anthony Elanga.

Lily Yohannes joins Lyon in permanent deal

French side Lyon added its third U.S. women’s national team player to the mix. Lily Yohannes joined Lyon in a permanent deal from Ajax, both clubs announced Monday. The 18-year-old midfielder joins Korbin Albert and Lindsey Heaps in the Lyon squad heading into the 2025-26 campaign. Albert joined in a permanent deal from Paris Saint-Germain ... Read more

sbisoccer.com9 hours ago

Arsenal: Christian Norgaard finalising move as Viktor Gyokeres talks ramp up

The Brentford captain is set to take summer spending beyond £70million

www.standard.co.uk10 hours ago

Spain turn on the style against battling Belgians

Spain 6 Belgium 2 July 7 – With a dominant performance and four second-half goals, Spain defeated a combative Belgium 6-2 in a Group B goal feast that left their opponents on the brink of elimination.  In an action-packed encounter, Belgium posed questions from set pieces and in transition, but Spain always found the right answer. The Belgian fight was admirable but ultimately futile against a dominant and clinical Spain who underlined their title credentials. Read more … The post Spain turn on the style against battling Belgians appeared first on Inside World Football.