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/ 978 days agoLiverpool set timeline for Anfield Road stand as work continues
Liverpool is closing the new Anfield Road stand for the next three games as the club rushes to finish renovation. Construction business Buckingham Group, which was in charge of the reconstruction, ran into financial trouble because of the delays. They filed a notice to appoint administrators, throwing the whole project into doubt. Liverpool seized possession […]

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/ 978 days agoEPL clubs seek ban on nation-state ownership like Newcastle
Many prominent Premier League clubs petitioned the UK government to restrict nation-state governments to purchase ownership in English teams. A new independent soccer authority may soon take up this request as part of their job. The United Kingdom’s government, meantime, has assured that it would arrive "when parliamentary time allows", according to The Guardian. English […]

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/ 978 days agoFootball Manager game brings back controversial striker
The makers of Football Manager are bringing Mason Greenwood back into the game. Developer Sports Interactive has officially announced that the disgraced striker will soon return to the popular video game. Football Manager 2022 removed Greenwood and FM23 did not feature him at all. Authorities took Greenwood into custody in February of 2022 on suspicion […]

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/ 978 days agoUnited unable to reveal Sancho mental health concerns: report
Manchester United reportedly did not have a clearance to reveal that Jadon Sancho was battling mental health issues in 2022. Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag previously informed reporters back in December about the player's concerns. Sancho missed matches between November and January during the 2022/23 campaign because of "physical and mental" factors. "I don't […]

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/ 978 days agoSaudi clubs to enter UCL? PSG’s Al-Khelaifi sets record straight
Saudi clubs have had a significant impact on global soccer, and they want in on the UEFA Champions League. To sign high-profile players, the four Public Investment Fund (PIF)-owned teams received massive funds. The chance was seized by European teams, who stocked their coffers, but questions are being raised. Some of the biggest names in […]

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/ 978 days agoChelsea plan bizarre statues in Stamford Bridge renovation
Two massive lion statues are coming to Stamford Bridge as part of ongoing efforts to improve the Chelsea ground. Chelsea made several aesthetic enhancements to the stadium and its surrounding environs. Hammersmith & Fulham Council requested a sculpture of a lion atop the guard shack at Britannia Gate. The lion comes from the Chelsea logo. […]

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/ 978 days agoSee Messi’s future Inter Miami ‘home’ at Miami Freedom Park
Inter Miami recently announced construction at Miami Freedom Park is underway. The club's new home is the headline piece of a 131-acre establishment that includes a bit of everything. There will be restaurants, a technology hub, multipurpose fields and shops. Inter Miami's new 25,000-seat stadium is the crux of the project. Miami Freedom Park is […]

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/ 979 days agoWISL women's pro D2 league to debut in 2024
The American women's professional soccer league pyramid is set to expand with the 2024 launch of WISL. The Women's Independent Soccer League (WISL) today announced that it has officially applied for Division II sanctioning with the US Soccer Federation (USSF). Initially announced back in April of 2021, WISL (whimsically pronounced as "whistle") has fallen off […]

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/ 979 days agoMan Utd stay or Saudi move? Report reveals Sancho's future
A club in Saudi Arabia has made a transfer bid to Manchester United for Jadon Sancho. The Englishman was a top talent whom Manchester United had targeted for a long time. After leaving England for first-team play in Germany, he dominated the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund. He scored or assisted more than one goal per […]

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/ 979 days agoChelsea's recent addition considering unexpected exit
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is ready to quit the club due to his dissatisfaction with life at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea's new season has gotten off to a tough start with just four points from four Premier League games. Under Mauricio Pochettino's leadership, the Blues are still attempting to find their cohesiveness. But in recent weeks, […]

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/ 979 days agoSpanish women's soccer is a mess as league goes on strike
Players in the top women's soccer league in Spain have decided to plan a strike based on pay discrepancies. Liga F players announced the strike just days prior to the start of the 2023/24 season. The athletes will remain on the sidelines for two full weeks. News of the strike adds to the turbulent times […]

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/ 979 days ago"It's over": Messi no longer in Ronaldo's eyes as fierce rival
Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the focal points of any club they represent. While their rivalries on the field are over, their debate to be the greatest of all time is one that will rage on for many more years. The two have consistently shown contrasting styles throughout their careers. Messi was the […]

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/ 979 days agoBarcelona include US rising star in Champions League roster
The draw for the 2023–24 UEFA Champions League was held last Thursday in Monaco. After that, clubs finalized their squads for the biggest club competition. Thanks to some shrewd financial maneuvering, Barcelona signed a few new players by Deadline Day. In preparation for this year's UCL group stage, they have finally announced their roster. Joao […]

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/ 979 days agoJesse Lingard one step away from returning to West Ham
Jesse Lingard appears set to possibly rejoin West Ham in the coming days. The former England international is currently a free agent after departing Nottingham Forest in June. Lingard previously signed a one-year deal with Forest last year but could not manage to provide a positive impact on the club. Nevertheless, the midfielder is playing […]

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/ 979 days agoBallon d’Or: Messi and Haaland lead shortlist, Ronaldo absent
On Wednesday, the 30-man shortlist for the 2023 Ballon d'Or came out. French soccer publication France Football unveiled its list of award candidates. There are a total of 60 players up for awards this year, 30 men and 30 women. For the 2023 Ballon d'Or, the top male nominees are Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland, […]