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/ 1156 days agoChelsea financial results for 2021/22 show $148 million loss
A tumultuous 2021/22 campaign saw Chelsea report a net financial loss of almost $150 million. The biggest factor for this loss comes from the UK government's freeze on former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich's assets following Russia's war with Ukraine. According to Sky Sports, the UK froze any assets that had connections to Russia President Vladimir […]
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/ 1156 days agoEuropean clubs confirm support for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
FIFA and the European Club Association, or the ECA, have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding. The aim of the agreement is to stabilize the club and international schedule. The major part of that is the agreement on FIFA's unanimously agreed match calendar. This includes support for the expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which […]
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/ 1156 days agoTottenham sacks Antonio Conte, names Stellini interim manager
Tottenham officially parted ways with manager Antonio Conte on Sunday. The decision, according to a club statement, was a mutual agreement. Cristian Stellini, who has managerial experience with Spurs this season, will serve as interim manager of Tottenham for the remainder of the season. This comes after days of wondering about the future of the […]
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/ 1159 days agoEverton facing alleged breach of Financial Fair Play rules
Everton is under the microscope of an independent commission regarding a violation of the Premier League's financial fair play rules. The Premier League claims that the breach in financial rules occurred during the 2021/22 campaign. Those rules state clubs are allowed to lose a maximum of $128 million over a three-year span. These Profitability and […]
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/ 1159 days agoBoisterous Argentina fans celebrate World Cup in Buenos Aires
The Argentina national team played its first game in front of home fans in Buenos Aires since winning the World Cup in Qatar. That triumph was a long-awaited conquest for the South American nation. The last time La Albiceleste won the World Cup before 2022 was 1986. Despite many of the fans in attendance not […]
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/ 1159 days agoBarcelona could face Champions League ban over ref scandal
As Barcelona continues to battle through legal issues with its referee payment scandal, there could be a ban on the cards in the UEFA Champions League. The current LaLiga leaders could face a one-season suspension in European competition. According to UEFA rules, any team associated with match fixing is subject to a ban. Barcelona's millions […]
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/ 1160 days agoApple considers bidding for Premier League and EFL rights in UK
Apple is pondering entering the race to land the Premier League and EFL rights for broadcasts in the United Kingdom. Right now, Premier League rights belong to Sky, BT Sport and Amazon. That deal started in 2022 and runs through 2025. Those three companies paid a combined $6.3 billion for the three-year deal. Now, though, […]
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/ 1160 days agoPremier League offers EFL $154 million/year in additional funding
The Premier League has made an offer of over $150 million per year in additional funding towards the EFL, according to Sports Pro Media. The money would go towards distribution, cost controls, calendar issues and work permits. At the same time, it may quell some of the monetary frustration between the top flight and the […]
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/ 1160 days agoPlaymaker to represent Argentina national team in North America
Playmaker Capital’s Futbol Sites brand has become the Argentine Football Association’s official digital agency and commercial partner in North America. In its role, Futbol Sites will oversee the Argentina national team presence in North America by boosting the national team's social media presence in English-language. The centerpiece of that is the launch of new social […]
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/ 1160 days agoEnglish referee abuse fines hit $1.5 million in 2022/23
Referee abuse in English is at an all-time high. Players and coaches have been giving both officials an earful as they go against calls. That could include reaction to VAR decisions, missed calls or just general grievances. According to multiple reports, the total fines associated referee slander within English is now past $1.5 million for […]
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/ 1162 days agoTed Lasso season three sets records for show's premiere
Ted Lasso season three began this past Wednesday, and the premiere set records in terms of the hit show's viewership. Granted, this is largely compared to the show's second season, which truly garnered hit status with millions following the show. Samba TV is an audience analytics company that measures three million US households weighted against […]
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/ 1162 days agoChelsea could use Fulham stadium in Stamford Bridge update
If Chelsea stadium Stamford Bridge is to undergo renovation, Fulham ground Craven Cottage could be the temporary home of the Blues. Chelsea has been looking at revamping its storied ground. However, with limitations on expansion possibilities in a tight area of London, the club would have to move away for up to four years. According […]
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/ 1162 days agofuboTV rebrands as Fubo, launches sports ad campaign
fuboTV, the sports-first streaming service, is rebranding to Fubo. In fact, Fubo announced the simplified name change on Tuesday while rolling out a new ad campaign. To specify that the streaming service is centralized around sports, NBA Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett and former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez feature in the campaign. The producer of […]
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/ 1162 days agoTed Lasso cast visits White House to discuss mental health
On Monday, the actors of hit Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso made an appearance at the White House. Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Toheeb Jimoh all had a White House press briefing. The focus for their visit was not just as their characters. Instead, the crew was there to discuss mental […]
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/ 1162 days agoLas Vegas to host 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals
The semifinal and final of the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League is headed to Las Vegas. On Monday, CONCACAF, the governing body for North American soccer, announced Las Vegas's Allegiant Stadium will host the three-game mini-tournament. Las Vegas is not new to hosting meaningful and major matches. Last summer, Allegiant Stadium saw Real Madrid battle Barcelona […]