Leagues: EPL
/ 403 days agoPremier League may miss out on a 5th Champions League spot
The Premier League faces an uphill battle to now gain five places in next season's UEFA Champions League (UCL). The competition is set to undergo a drastic overhaul next summer and will feature an extra four teams. UEFA is getting rid of the group stage of the tournament for the 2024/25 campaign. Instead, the competition […]
Barcelona
/ 403 days agoBarcelona brass allegedly losing confidence in manager Xavi
Barcelona head coach Xavi is quickly losing confidence in the side's hierarchy as manager. The Catalan side recorded a rare loss at home to LaLiga leaders Girona on December 10th. They were then also shockingly beaten by Royal Antwerp in Champions League play this week. As a result of the recent stumbles, Xavi is in […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 403 days agoPotter, Zidane top list of coaching candidates at Man United
Erik ten Hag's job security at Manchester United is seemingly dwindling by the week. The Red Devils have lost three of their four matches so far during December. As a result, the club fell to sixth in the Premier League table. Its performances in the Champions League dumped the Red Devils out of all European […]
Bournemouth
/ 403 days agoBournemouth's American owner targets European qualification
Bournemouth owner Bill Foley has proclaimed that he expects his club to be in European qualification within five years. The Cherries have never featured in a competition such as the Champions League or Europa League in their history. They only just played their first-ever Premier League campaign eight years ago. The American businessman previously purchased […]
Julen Lopetegui
/ 404 days agoUnited linked with a potential managerial move for Lopetegui
Manchester United brass is already thinking about Erik ten Hag replacements. The Dutch coach is enduring a tough spell at the club and could soon be on his way out. The former Ajax manager only just joined the Red Devils back in the summer of 2022. Ten Hag performed quite well in his freshman season […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 404 days agoPGMOL chief admits to another referee error in Premier League
Premier League referee Simon Hooper was left "devastated" after committing a crucial error in a recent match. PGMOL chief Howard Webb, who oversees the officiating board for the Premier League, revealed the news on Tuesday. The former referee now helps determine officials for each of the Premier League's games. Hooper was in charge of a […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 404 days agoUnited's European failure puts a huge hole in transfer plans
Manchester United lost against Bayern Munich on Tuesday, a result that ended the Red Devils' Champions League campaign. As a result of the loss, United finished bottom of their group for the first time since 2005. As frustrating as the poor result in the Champions League is, it could also affect future transfers for United. […]
American Soccer
/ 404 days agoCharlotte FC names Dean Smith as new head coach
Charlotte FC has officially named Dean Smith as their new head coach. The Major League Soccer side had been without a coach since firing Christian Lattanzio on Nov. 14. Smith, however, will take over in North Carolina as soon as he receives a working visa. It was previously reported that he was battling out Frank […]
English Football
/ 405 days agoEverton may face administration as takeover continues to stall
The pending ownership change at Everton is once again under threat, and the potential for administration is real. According to a report by Mail Sport, Premier League officials are taking their time in a review of the potential new owners of the club. Farhad Moshiri previously agreed a deal to sell a majority stake in […]
Chelsea
/ 405 days agoChelsea confirms Reece James has suffered yet another injury
Chelsea right-back Reece James has once again suffered yet another unfortunate injury. The defender was substituted off of the pitch after just 27 minutes during a matchup with Everton on Sunday. The Blues ended up losing the game against the Toffees, dropping the club even further down the Premier League table. "Captain Reece James has […]
Greece
/ 405 days agoGreece bans fans from Super League due to repeated violence
Clubs in the Super League Greece will have to play the next two months without fans in the stands. Greek government officials made the call to ban supporters from the stadiums after a volleyball game last week. A police officer was attacked in the match between Olympiakos and Panathinaikos. These two teams also have soccer […]
Chelsea
/ 405 days agoPremier League clubs pass new rule directly affecting Chelsea
Chelsea will likely have to drastically alter their transfer plans soon as Premier League clubs assembled for a routine meeting on Tuesday about amortization. The 20 clubs in the top flight discussed putting a cap on spreading out transfer payments on players. The English top-flight teams eventually voted to pass the rule. Now, clubs must […]
Arsenal
/ 408 days agoVilla edges Arsenal after VAR blocks late equalizing goal
Aston Villa narrowly topped Arsenal 1-0 in dramatic fashion on Saturday to tighten the Premier League title race. The Gunners entered the match leading the Premier League by a narrow margin. Liverpool's early Saturday victory against Crystal Palace, however, put added pressure on the Gunners. The Reds moved ahead in the standings by a single […]
Chelsea
/ 408 days agoChelsea wants to sign Napoli's Osimhen at all costs
Chelsea will reportedly go all out to sign Napoli forward Victor Osimhen in the January transfer market. Blues owner Todd Boehly has certainly not been afraid to spend significant money since purchasing the team. In fact, the west London club has recorded a net spend of nearly $800 million since the summer of 2022. According […]
Business of Soccer
/ 408 days agoAfter spending billions, DAZN wants to raise $1 billion more
DAZN is apparently looking to raise significant new funds heading into 2024. According to Bloomberg, the London-based sports streaming platform has held several discussions with potential investors in recent months. Sources at the company claim that DAZN is even exploring the possibility of raising around $1 billion. The move would help the company expand their […]