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/ 585 days agoCan Szczesny play for Barcelona in Champions League?
Barcelona are poised to sign veteran goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny as a replacement for Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, who is sidelined with a season-ending knee injury. Interestingly, Szczesny had just hung up his boots this summer. However, he has now agreed to come out of retirement to join the La Liga giants. All sides will finalize the […]

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/ 585 days agoMan City may not have won its lawsuit against Premier League
On Thursday, Premier League club owners met in London for their first meeting of the 2024/25 season. The clubs discussed several issues regarding the league’s rules. However, one issue that the owners dropped from the agenda became the most important story of this meeting. The clubs were set to vote on an amendment to the […]

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/ 585 days agoNo Premier League semi-automated offside; new date unveiled
The much-anticipated Premier League semi-automated offside technology is facing a delay with its introduction now likely to be pushed back to 2025. The system promises faster and more accurate offside decisions. However, despite unanimous approval by clubs in April, it will not be ready for deployment this year as originally planned. The technology had been […]

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/ 585 days agoSerie A CEO throws shade at Premier League and LaLiga
Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo claims that the broadcasting figures for recent Italian games are boosted by the presence of parity in the league. "The excellent television ratings of last weekend reflect the great interest in our league, where at the start of this season, there is a balance in the standings that allows […]

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/ 585 days agoPIF to sell Newcastle to buy their Premier League rivals?
Rumors are swirling around the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) regarding their potential interest in acquiring Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group (FSG). However, PIF would first need to sell their existing Premier League club, Newcastle, before they could invest in Liverpool; former Everton CEO Keith Wyness recently explained on the Inside Track podcast. This revelation sheds light […]

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/ 585 days agoInter Miami tickets to see Messi still cheaper on resale market
Inter Miami returns to action on Saturday night in a MLS game against Charlotte FC. The Herons are inching closer to securing the Supporters’ Shield. If the team can accomplish that achievement, it guarantees Inter Miami a home-field advantage in the MLS Cup playoffs. Are Inter Miami tickets cheaper via Ticketmaster or resale sites? As […]

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/ 586 days agoAmerican-owned Inter Milan boosts revenue to over $500 million
Inter Milan has officially released positive news regarding the club's finances. The Serie A side posted revenues of $527 million for the 2023/24 financial year. This is an increase of about $53 million compared to the previous term. Rising revenues were also mixed with a significant decrease in overall debt. Inter's debt fell during this […]

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/ 586 days agoSoccer's scheduling crisis: Who's to blame?
Since the start of the 2024 soccer calendar, players and fans have fought the crisis of a bloated schedule. A club like Manchester City will effectively play a nonstop schedule in 2024/25. That includes the Premier League, two domestic cups (FA Cup and League Cup), UEFA Champions League, FA Community Shield, and friendlies across the […]

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/ 586 days agoMilan eyeing Johnny Cardoso again despite Tottenham 'pact'
Milan is looking to bolster their midfield, and one of the names on their radar is USMNT international Johnny Cardoso. The Rossoneri faces a shortage of midfield options. Ismael Bennacer picked up an injury. Therefore, the Rossoneri is once again considering Cardoso despite competition from Tottenham. The Italian giants are on the hunt for midfield […]

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/ 586 days agoSpurs vs Man City highlights Carabao Cup fourth-round draw
The fourth round draw of the 2024/25 Carabao Cup was held on Wednesday, following a pair of matches. Arsenal and Liverpool both booked a place in the next round of the competition on the night. The Gunners took care of League One side Bolton, while Liverpool beat fellow Premier League club West Ham. Both victorious […]

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/ 586 days agoNo doubt: Pulisic names his GOAT between Ronaldo and Messi
Christian Pulisic has added his voice to the long-standing debate on who the greatest player of all time is between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. In a recent interview as part of a promotional feature with Puma, Pulisic was asked to weigh in on the rivalry between the two iconic players. For more than two […]

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/ 586 days ago2027 Champions League final host: Marseille to rival Rome?
After having the hosting rights for the 2027 Champions League final revoked from the San Siro stadium, UEFA formally reopened the bidding process. They initially selected it to host Europe’s most prestigious soccer match. However, Milan and Inter’s iconic venue is no longer viable due to ongoing uncertainties surrounding planned refurbishments. As a result, new […]

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/ 586 days agoDrug busts, Euro 2024 fuel 14% rise of soccer arrests in UK
Arrests at soccer games in the UK are on the rise. United Kingdom government officials revealed that 2,584 total soccer-related arrests happened across the 2023/24 season. This figure represents 320 more arrests (14%) compared to the previous year. Because there were more arrests, bans are also trending upward as well. For instance, as of August […]

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/ 586 days agoBarcelona's Camp Nou return postponed: New 2025 date known
Barcelona’s much-anticipated return to their historic home, the Spotify Camp Nou, has hit a delay until April 2025. Originally slated for the end of 2024, the club has now had to push back the date. The stadium hit complications related to the installation of essential utilities such as water and electricity. This hold-up is a […]

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/ 586 days agoMessi and Argentina team to practice at Inter Miami stadium
In preparation for their next World Cup qualifying match, Argentina and Lionel Messi will base themselves in Miami, Florida. Before traveling to Venezuela, the team will use the facilities at Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium, where Lionel Messi currently plays. The decision to train there comes in light of logistical challenges and airspace restrictions for Argentine […]