Apple TV
/ 335 days agoApple declines to share MLS Season Pass viewing numbers
Apple is continuing to keep a lid on official viewership numbers regarding MLS Season Pass. The massive tech company previously signed a 10-year deal to become the media home of Major League Soccer. The agreement was in place ahead of the 2023 campaign. As of yet, Apple has not released statistics regarding the streaming service. […]
Business of Soccer
/ 335 days agoRatcliffe eyes massive Man United squad overhaul this summer
Sir Jim Ratcliffe does not want to wait long to overhaul the Manchester United squad. The British billionaire finally completed a 27.7% minority stake in the club for around $1.57 billion on Wednesday. The deal was in place for some time but ultimately had to earn approval from the Premier League and Football Association. Upon […]
Manchester City
/ 335 days agoGuardiola admits to wanting national team job in near future
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted that he wants to take control of a national team before retiring. The Spaniard has one more year remaining on his contract at the club beyond the current campaign. However, Guardiola has previously claimed that he is not opposed to signing an extension to remain in Manchester. Not […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 336 days agoMLSPA rips use of fill-in officials as MLS referees protest lockout
The Major League Soccer Players Association (MLSPA) has expressed its frustrations regarding the lockout of the league's referees. MLS referees were officially barred from games on Saturday, just four days from the start of the 2024 season. The Professional Referee Organization (PRO) decided to lock out the refs after the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) […]
Germany
/ 336 days agoDFL opts not to sell Bundesliga media rights after fan protests
After intense fan backlash, German soccer officials are ready to pull the plug on finding a new marketing partner. It was previously revealed that the German Football League (DFL) would explore selling a piece of their TV and marketing rights. The DFL essentially controls the operating business for the Bundesliga and second-tiered 2. Bundesliga. Officials […]
Brentford
/ 336 days agoUS investors likely to target Premier League side Brentford
Brentford owner Matthew Benham welcomes potential investment into the club. Benham previously became involved in the Premier League side back in 2007 when he was initially known only as a "mystery investor." However, the British businessman eventually took over as majority owner five years later. Following the takeover, Benham quickly purchased land and promised to […]
Bayern Munich
/ 336 days agoBayern bizarrely allows Tuchel to stay with club for season
Bayern Munich has officially announced that Thomas Tuchel will depart the club after the current campaign. The manager previously joined the club back in March of last year and signed a deal until June of 2025. Tuchel, however, will now not see out his contract due to a "sporting realignment" within the club. "In a […]
England
/ 337 days agoPremier League likely to grab fifth Champions League spot
The Premier League could still have five clubs qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League. Due to upcoming format changes of the tournament, two European top-flight divisions will earn an extra spot in the 2024/25 competition. This comes down to the fact that the Champions League expands to 36 teams. Starting next season, the Champions […]
Bayern Munich
/ 337 days agoFormer Germany World Cup winner Andreas Brehme dies aged 63
Andreas Brehme, a World Cup winner with Germany, has passed away at the age of 63. According to his partner, Susanne Schaefer, the former Germany international died “suddenly and unexpectedly” Tuesday due to a heart attack. Brehme helped Germany lift the trophy at the 1990 World Cup by scoring the lone goal in the final […]
Everton
/ 337 days agoEPL clubs believe Forest will soon be given points deduction
Several top officials at Premier League clubs believe that Nottingham Forest will soon suffer a points deduction. The English top flight previously charged the East Midlands club with breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Along with Forest, Everton was also hit with a charge as well. It happened to be the second infraction for the […]
Kylian Mbappe
/ 337 days agoMbappe's Real Madrid deal keeps star atop salaries in Europe
The saga surrounding Kylian Mbappe finally looks like it is ending. The Frenchman's future has been up in the air since last summer, as he was entering his final year under contract with Paris Saint-Germain. Team officials froze Mbappe out of the first team during preseason preparations at the time. Although he seemed likely to […]
Chelsea
/ 340 days agoChelsea, Man City finish all square as top of EPL table tightens
Chelsea earned a rare result on the road against Man City on Saturday. Despite the hosts essentially dominating on the day, City could only manage to grab a point against their London rivals. Both sides scored just once each on the day. Liverpool and Arsenal both put pressure on City ahead of their matchup with […]
Business of Soccer
/ 340 days agoDOJ could block ESPN, FOX and TNT merged sports app
The United States Department of Justice is planning to thoroughly examine a new proposed mega sports app. It was revealed earlier this week that ESPN, FOX, and WarnerBros Discovery have plans to merge to create a single standalone sports streaming service. Although an official timeline is not set, the trio are likely to join forces […]
Inter Miami CF
/ 340 days agoMartin Tyler reveals what he'd love to ask Lionel Messi
Legendary soccer commentator Martin Tyler has done just about everything in his prestigious career. Having started in the industry back in the 1960s, Tyler eventually became the voice of the Premier League in the subsequent years. He then remained in this position for over 30 years. In undoubtedly his most famous call from the booth, […]
English Football
/ 340 days agoLiverpool suffer multiple key injuries in Brentford victory
Liverpool extended their lead atop the Premier League table on Saturday by thumping Brentford 4-1 away from home. Along with the relatively easy victory, manager Jurgen Klopp also welcomed back superstar Mohamed Salah as well. The Egyptian attacker previously suffered a hamstring injury while on national team duty. Although he was initially named on the […]