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/ 776 days agoBig step: Everton's 777 Partners takeover talks reach next level
There may be a resolution on the horizon regarding Everton's protracted takeover by 777 Partners. A letter from the Premier League to 777 Partners, the potential owners of Everton, states that the league is "minded to approve" the acquisition, Bloomberg say. Last September, current owner Farhad Moshiri reached an agreement to sell the club to […]

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/ 776 days agoFour more Premier League teams set for US preseason tour
As we near the end of the 2023-24 season, Premier League teams are already making arrangements for a US tour. The likes of Liverpool, Manchester United, and Arsenal have all confirmed that the United States will play host to their preseason tours. There will be a string of matches in which they face off against […]

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/ 776 days agoUSA stars missing from Panini's Copa America album
The 2024 Copa America, one of the year's most talked-about events involving the USA, will have a brand-new collectible sticker book, carrying Panini's name. In its newest iteration, the United States will host the CONMEBOL American continent competition from June 20 to July 14. Along with South American teams, the event also features six CONCACAF […]

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/ 776 days agoWhich Premier League teams are not playing in USA this year?
Each summer, soccer fans in the USA hope that their favorite Premier League team makes the trip across the Atlantic Ocean to play a friendly or two. Some of the biggest clubs from around Europe typically head abroad to conduct their preseason preparations. The United States is generally one of the top destinations for these […]

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/ 776 days agoMan Utd fans breathe easy as Southgate distances himself from job
England national team manager Gareth Southgate has poured cold water on possibly taking the Manchester United job. The coach has been heavily linked with a possible move to Manchester this summer in recent days. This is, however, despite the fact that the Red Devils still have a manager in place. Erik ten Hag was brought […]

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/ 777 days agoDani Alves to remain in custody, Neymar Sr. refuses to post bail
Dani Alves received a huge boost on Wednesday to his chances of getting a temporary release from custody. After his arrest in January 2023 on sexual assault accusations, he finally got bail. Due to his financial difficulties, Alves is unable to post the $1.1 million bond required for his release. This prompted him to seek […]

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/ 777 days agoEuro 2024 playoffs: Who will face who in Final?
Time is running out until Euro 2024 Germany, and three spots from the playoffs are about to be settled. The fate of those last three countries will be determined on Tuesday through three playoff finals. On their journey to a spot in Germany, Wales, Poland, Ukraine, Iceland, Georgia, and Greece all made it to the […]

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/ 777 days agoReal Madrid to veto Olympic games: What it means for Mbappe
As the summer international soccer competitions approach, Real Madrid will have to contend with Mbappe potentially playing in the Olympics. The top players in the world may be subject to competing in both Paris 2024 and the European Championships or Copa America. But France and Real Madrid could have a different story, as per L'Equipe. […]

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/ 777 days agoGermany switch from Adidas to Nike: Key factor revealed
Sad but true, the seven-decade partnership between Adidas and Germany is about to end. This is another blow for the faltering brand, as it will terminate one of the longest-running kit collaborations in sports. On Thursday, Germany announced that beginning in 2027, they would be switching from their brand to Nike. The DFB-Team will don […]

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/ 777 days agoCity and Chelsea braced for maximum fine for FFP breaches
There is a strong chance that Chelsea and Manchester City will get harsher fines than Everton and Nottingham Forest next season. Since its implementation, Financial Fair Play has been a heated subject in English football. Two teams have already faced point deductions for FFP violations in the 23/24 season. The criteria used to determine the […]

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/ 777 days agoUS investors purchase stake in Ipswich for $132 million
Ipswich Town has announced that a group of US investors take over a 40% stake in the club. In the deal, Bright Path Sports Partners will fund around $132 million to grab a minority stake in the team. Ipswich is currently third in the EFL Championship table and looking to earn promotion to the Premier […]

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/ 777 days agoBarcelona hopes Xavi reverses decision and remains with club
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has proclaimed that he wants current head coach Xavi to remain at the role. The manager previously announced back in January that he would be stepping down from the position at the end of the current campaign. Xavi's comments came following the club's 5-3 home loss to Villarreal. The Catalan club […]

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/ 777 days agoReal monitoring summer move for Liverpool star Alexander-Arnold
Real Madrid is reportedly tracking Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold over a potential summer transfer. The England international has become one of his current club's most important players recently. The versatile defender has been named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year three times since 2018. Nevertheless, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano is claiming that […]

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/ 777 days agoPremier League hits Leicester City with latest FFP charge
The Premier League charged Leicester City for breaching profitability and sustainability rules (PSR). The Foxes will now have to face the charges in front of an independent panel. This comes as the club currently features in the Championship after dropping from the top flight in May 2023. Nevertheless, officials claim that the East Midlands side […]

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/ 778 days agoCeltic tickets for US tour: Schedule, dates, host cities
To get ready for the 2024–25 season, Celtic will be visiting the United States this summer. The Scottish team had already hinted that they would be visiting the US. There have been hints that the Parkhead club could be planning a summer 2024 American preseason trip. Pictured under three US landmarks was a message on […]