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/ 593 days ago

Champions League: Criteria for teams with equal points revealed

The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League season has ushered in a new era with the introduction of the Swiss-style league format. This significant change aims to enhance the excitement of the competition by increasing the number of high-stakes matches among Europe’s top clubs. With this new format, determining which teams progress to the knockout phase becomes […]

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/ 593 days ago

Concerns over packed calendar: LaLiga urges call to action

The world of soccer is witnessing increasing unrest among players as they grapple with an ever-expanding calendar that threatens their physical and mental well-being. In recent weeks, prominent players have voiced their concerns about the overwhelming number of fixtures they are required to play. These concerns have sparked discussions about the possibility of player strikes. […]

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/ 593 days ago

Messi boosts Inter Miami revenue but falls short of Man United

Since Lionel Messi joined MLS, Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas says that club revenue has almost quadrupled to $200 million annually. Furthermore, Bloomberg reported that 4% of that revenue comes from selling broadcast rights. For Inter Miami, that’s roughly $8 million per season from the Apple MLS Season Pass deal. How does that compare to […]

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/ 593 days ago

Bayern, Marseille linked with move for Chelsea flop Mudryk

Mykhailo Mudryk's time at Chelsea could soon be coming to an end. The Ukraine international previously joined the Blues in a massive deal back in early 2023. At the time, the move was widely praised in the soccer world because the winger seemed destined for stardom. Arsenal previously looked set to sign Mudryk before Chelsea […]

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Former Arsenal starlet charged in $795k marijuana bust

Professional soccer player Jay Emmanuel-Thomas was arrested Wednesday morning due to an alleged connection to a massive drug operation. The former Arsenal youth star was detained in Scotland by National Crime Agency (NCA) officials. Emmanuel-Thomas only recently signed with Scottish Championship club Greenock Morton in July. He has one assist in five league matches so […]

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/ 594 days ago

De Bruyne injury adds to drab Man City Champions League draw

A dreary evening in the UEFA Champions League was made worse after an injury to Kevin De Bruyne in the first game of the competition. Manchester City hosted Inter Milan in a rematch of the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final. Unlike that game in Istanbul, Manchester City drew with the Italian champions in a scoreless […]

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/ 594 days ago

United receives boost as Hojlund and Mount back in training

Manchester United has received some positive injury news regarding two star players: Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount. Cameras spotted both back in normal training on Wednesday. The Danish center-forward has been out of action since suffering a hamstring injury during preseason. As a result, United has been forced to play without their typical starting striker. […]

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/ 594 days ago

Juventus coach Motta: McKennie deserving of starting role

Weston McKennie’s resurgence at Juventus was marked by a memorable performance in the club's 3-1 UEFA Champions League victory over PSV. The USMNT midfielder started the match and delivered a key goal. That helped Juventus secure three points in the new Champions League phase. McKennie, once seemingly on the verge of leaving the club, is […]

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/ 594 days ago

Scaloni sets new approach, amid irreplaceable Messi, Di Maria

As Argentina moves forward after its historic success in recent years, head coach Lionel Scaloni faces the difficult task of planning for life without some of the team's most iconic players. In a recent interview, Scaloni acknowledged the immense challenge of filling the void left by Di Maria’s retirement from international soccer and the unique […]

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/ 594 days ago

Scandal? Madrid accused of financial doping using public funds

Real Madrid have come under scrutiny due to accusations of financial misconduct and environmental infractions. This comes in regard to the use of public funds and noise pollution at the newly renovated Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Now, a former Supreme Court judge has publicly criticized the club’s financial dealings and the environmental impact of its activities. […]

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/ 594 days ago

Scaring PSG off: Huge salary increase on horizon for Yamal

Barcelona’s perfect start to the La Liga season ahead of Real Madrid has been one of the key European stories. The Catalan side has five wins from five games and an impressive tally of 17 goals. Amid the team’s strong collective performance, one player has stood out above the rest: Lamine Yamal. The 17-year-old prodigy […]

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/ 594 days ago

FIFA teams up with WHO in concussion awareness campaign

FIFA has joined forces with the World Health Organization (WHO) to better understand concussions within the sport. "Suspect and Protect: No Match is Worth the Risk" will essentially highlight the risks of concussions, while also providing informational resources to soccer players. The initiative will include those at the top of the professional ladder down to […]

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/ 594 days ago

Italian soccer legend Totò Schillaci passes away at 59

Former Italy national team striker Salvatore "Totò" Schillaci has passed away at the age of 59. Born in Palermo, the forward initially began his senior career across Sicily with Messina in 1982. After a string of positive seasons, Schillaci eventually collected 23 Serie B goals throughout the 1988/89 campaign. He ended up playing more matches […]

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Roma fires De Rossi, Stoke City makes coaching change

Roma has fired manager Daniele De Rossi just four games into the 2024/25 season. The former midfielder previously took over for Jose Mourinho back in January. Roma sat ninth in the Serie A standings then and desperately needed a boost to save their season. De Rossi initially delivered by guiding the club to six victories […]

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Americans find the scoresheet in Champions League openers

The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League kicked off its new-look league phase on Tuesday with a six-game slate. American fans of the competition had their eyes on different games for different reasons. Three teams with Americans in the squad started their Champions League campaigns. Moreover, each of those teams had multiple Americans in action. While playing […]