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/ 822 days agoUK team opens first club-owned hotel inside soccer stadium
A new hotel, the first of its kind in the United Kingdom, has opened within a soccer stadium, thanks to Hearts. Heart of Midlothian, also known as Hearts, has its headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland. Hearts plays home games at Tynecastle Park Stadium. Built right within its main stand, the Tynecastle Park Hotel has 25 rooms […]

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/ 822 days agoPremier League claims 96% of VAR calls are right amid issues
A top Premier League chief has proclaimed that 96% of refereeing decisions this season have been correct. Tony Scholes, the division's Chief Football Officer, made the comments during a recent interview with Sky Sports. Scholes insisted that VAR has helped boost this officiating accuracy in recent years. He claimed that referees were only right about […]

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/ 822 days agoPro/rel fueling American investment in English soccer teams
Florida-based businessman Tom Piatak recently became the latest American to invest in an English professional soccer club. The CEO of Magellan Transport Logistics officially took control of Carlisle United through the Castle Sports Group back in November. Upon completing the purchase, Piatak proclaimed that he "wanted a club with considerable commercial upside." This was even […]

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/ 822 days agoTickets on sale for Italy's USA tour against Ecuador, Venezuela
Italy is making its long-awaited tour of the USA in March, and tickets are now on sale for the two games the Euro 2020 winners are playing. As the side begins its quest to defend that title, Gli Azzurri is playing a pair of South American opponents. Originally, Italy scheduled contests against Peru and Ecuador. […]

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/ 822 days agoMLS or Saudi Arabia? Giroud's agent hints about next club
The future of Olivier Giroud is one matter that the AC Milan hierarchy will need to address in the next weeks. The conclusion of the season marks the expiration of the Frenchman's contract. Could we see Giroud in MLS in the future? His importance to Stefano Pioli's team has only grown since he joined, despite […]

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/ 822 days agoRonaldo reunion? Varane offered substantial salary by Saudi side
One of Manchester United's finest players, Raphael Varane, will decide his future at Old Trafford soon. The Frenchman will meet with Erik ten Hag and the higher-ups in the next several weeks. After reaching an agreement with the Glazer family in December for $1.6 billion, Sir Jim Ratcliffe obtained a 25 percent interest in the […]

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/ 822 days agoWhat's missing from the ESPN, FOX and TNT app for soccer fans
ESPN, FOX, and TNT owner WarnerBros Discovery this week announced a major joint venture to stream sports, including soccer, on one app. ESPN is the home of a litany of club competitions in Europe, including the Bundesliga and LaLiga. FOX has provided a home for international soccer on United States television. The Gold Cup, European […]

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/ 822 days agoEngland calling again? Barcelona face first hurdle to sign Felix
Barcelona is reevaluating their position on Joao Felix in light of the Portugal international's dismal run of play. After a disappointing six-month loan stint with Chelsea in the second part of last season, Joao Felix opted to sign a short-term agreement with Barcelona for the 2023-24 season. The Portuguese has been a mainstay in Xavi's […]

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/ 822 days agoIFAB wants 'cooling off periods' for heated player arguments
Referees could soon temporarily halt matches and issue "cooling off periods" to combat hostility on the pitch. According to a recent report by The Times, the proposed rule change is part of an upcoming International Football Association Board (IFAB) meeting. IFAB helps set official rules for soccer. The introduction of cooling-off periods would potentially stop […]

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/ 822 days agoSergi Roberto set to leave Barcelona, MLS next step?
Even though Barcelona constantly faces doubt, there are a few things that can be predicted with some precision. Barca will lose Xavi Hernandez after the season. The 44-year-old has already said that his exit is imminent in the summer. Numerous consequences for the club's future are certain to result from this. Therefore, Barcelona's captain Sergi […]

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/ 822 days agoLiverpool contacted Klopp's possible successor in November
Liverpool are now seeking a new manager to take over from Klopp, who announced his departure from the club last month. He no longer thinks they need him as much, but the German’s last big choice at Anfield will be determined by time. The 56-year-old assured the players that he would only leave Liverpool in […]

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/ 822 days agoMan City may be forced to sell Girona if both qualify for UCL
City Football Group (CFG) may be forced to sell their stake in Girona if the Spanish side qualifies for the Champions League. The ownership group famously owns Manchester City, Girona, and a plethora of other clubs around the globe. CFG previously purchased a stake in the LaLiga club back in 2017. The transaction occurred as […]

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/ 823 days agoBrentford boss says Toney 'will probably' be sold this summer
Brentford manager Thomas Frank has admitted that Ivan Toney "will probably" depart the club this summer. The star striker recently returned from an eight-month suspension for breaching the Football Association (FA) betting rules. Nevertheless, he was the subject of constant transfer speculation throughout the January window. In the end, Toney remained with the Bees and […]

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/ 823 days agoRatcliffe wants to use taxpayer money to rebuild Old Trafford
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is exploring different ways to improve Manchester United's historic home of Old Trafford. According to The Telegraph, the British billionaire essentially wants to create a "Wembley of the North” in Manchester. Wembley Stadium, the home of the England national team, is currently the largest soccer arena in the country. Completed in 2007, […]

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/ 823 days agoESPN, FOX and WarnerBros Discovery to create killer sports app
ESPN, FOX, and WarnerBros Discovery are teaming up to create a standalone mega sports app that will feature thousands of sporting events in one single place. Planned for a launch in late 2024, the app from the trio of media giants plans to pool together exclusive live sports, including soccer. Those soccer rights include the […]