Barcelona paid a fine resulting from overspending and triggering the Financial Fair Play regulations. This stems from Barcelona's acquisition of Dani Alves, Andreas Christensen and extending Ronald Araújo's contract. Barcelona's excessive spending is a much-noted topic. Just this past summer, Barcelona spent well over $100 million on Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Jules Koundé. However, the […]

Hertha Berlin are training in Florida this January in preparation for the second half of the 2022/23 Bundesliga season. Hertha, who are currently in 15th position in the Bundesliga, have scheduled four friendly matches planned in Florida at the start of 2023. On January 8, they face Club de Lyon Orlando of the United Premier […]

Cristiano Ronaldo, who moved to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, is not quite done with the UEFA Champions League. A clause in the star's contract with his new club could allow him to make a loan move back to Europe next season if one club finishes in a Champions League spot. That club is Newcastle […]

Odd number years tend to hold less events than even number years. Men's World Cups, Euros and Copa Americas have tradition on even-numbered years. Regardless, there is plenty of soccer action coming in 2023. Here are some dates to mark on your calendar. Biggest soccer events in 2023 February 1-11, 2023: FIFA Club World Cup […]

While the USWNT's TV ratings may have dropped 10% in 2022, that was not the case with their attendance. USWNT attendance in 2022 was up compared to 2021. In fact, it was their best year in the stands since 2019. And that does include 2020, when they were able to play 8 home games prior […]

Just weeks after FOX Sports signed a deal to broadcast MLS games for the next four years, FOX have signed yet another soccer rights deal. This time, FOX Sports have acquired Coupe de France rights in the United States to bring French Cup games to viewers. Coupe de France rights are marketed by the French […]

The year 2022 was a smashing success for the USMNT's TV ratings. After all, they qualified for the World Cup and advanced to the Round of 16. But their attendance did not benefit the same way. In fact, the 2022 USMNT attendance was their lowest since 2006. Here's how the crowds break down. Date Competition […]

The Brentford Community Stadium continues to cause fits for visitors, with Liverpool suffering defeat on Monday. Brentford's win, another over the traditional 'big six,' doomed Liverpool to a fifth loss on the season. That is three more than what it totaled last season when it finished second. However, despite the 3-1 scoreline, this was far […]

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte says fifth would be a good finish for his Spurs side in this campaign. After Spurs' 2-0 loss at the hands of Aston Villa, Tottenham slumped to that fifth spot in the table. Manchester United, which holds a game in hand over the London club, usurped that valuable fourth spot from […]

João Félix is on the verge of a loan move to a Premier League club, but an associated fee may dissuade some clubs. Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are all among the teams expressing interest in the Portuguese international. However, those clubs would have to pay just for the remaining five months of the campaign. […]

Juventus and USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie is on the eye of a number of clubs, including Borussia Dortmund and Bournemouth. The turn of the year into 2023 means the January transfer window is officially open. Therefore, clubs can begin to acquire new assets for the back half of the campaign. Weston McKennie could be one […]

For more than two decades, we have seen many European clubs and foreign national teams visit the United States to play in international soccer competitions. In 14 out of its 16 iterations, CONCACAF has staged its Gold Cup tournament in the United States. Even then, we mustn't forget the United States hosted the 1994 World […]

In a game that meant little to the Scottish Premiership table, Old Firm meant everything to the pair of teams involved. Through 88 minutes, it looked as if Rangers pulled off one of its great stunners. A win over a Celtic side that has been as close to perfect as possible. Yes, it was a […]

Manchester United are reportedly plotting a January move for Roma striker Tammy Abraham, according to a report referenced in national newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport. Chelsea do have an option to buy back their former striker. However, the London side isn’t interested at the moment, and it is believed that United are monitoring the situation […]

A lackluster Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw by Nottingham Forest on New Year’s Day, a result that comes as a blow for Graham Potter’s side in their quest for a UEFA Champions League berth. The Blues have only won one of their last five league games and currently sit eighth in the standings, […]