Soccer matches in Norway continue to be interrupted by fan protests over the use of VAR. An Eliteserien game between Rosenborg BK and Lillestrom on July 21st was halted four different times as fans threw objects onto the pitch. Unlike many other European divisions, the Norwegian top flight started its 2024 season in March. Fishcakes […]

The growth of women's soccer across the world has been clear with events like the 2023 Women's World Cup. That tournament, hosted by Australia and New Zealand, set attendance records with just shy of 2 million fans across all games. Fans across the world broke viewership records for the tournament in 2023, too. Australia drew […]

Chelsea has decided not to punish Enzo Fernandez for his part in Argentina's racist celebrations at Copa America 2024. The midfielder recently recorded himself and his teammates singing a racist song following their triumph at the tournament. The song was directed towards players on the France national team. French soccer officials condemned the video and […]

Manchester City star Julian Alvarez has claimed that he will decide his plans following the 2024 Olympics. The attacker is currently playing for Argentina during the summer games in France. Argentina is currently top of Group B at the moment, but all four of the teams are level on three points. Group play will conclude […]

Premier League sides have been competing to acquire star signatures from all across the globe during the summer transfer window. For some, that is an opportunity to make splash signings to bolster squads. Others have been flirting with financial fair play regulations. As a result, spending has not been as high as other record-breaking transfer […]

NBC Sports is bringing the next Premier League Fan Fest to Chicago in September. It will be the first time that NBC Sports has held the fan festival in The Windy City. As the city with the biggest population in the American Midwest, expectations are that the turnout will be large for the festival that’ll […]

Kylian Mbappé recently inked another huge deal after settling his five-year, $75 million contract with Real Madrid. The France captain recently bought an 80% stake in Ligue 2 side SM Caen for $22 million. Mbappé is one of the youngest owners of a European professional soccer club, weighing in at just 25 years old. Mbappé […]

Inter Miami’s plans to open a new stadium with Lionel Messi in the team are unlikely to happen in 2025, according to a stadium construction expert. Team executives had big plans for the 25,000-seat Miami Freedom Park. In 2023, Inter Miami Managing Owner Jorge Mas said, “I can’t wait to welcome our fans to our […]

The extended transfer saga of Riccardo Calafiori has finally come to an end as Arsenal confirmed the signing of the defender. Calafiori showed his talents as Bologna finished fifth in Serie A last season, the club's best finish since the 1970/71 campaign. The league named Calafiori as its player of the month in May. That […]

Keisuke Honda, one of the most recognizable players in the history of soccer in Japan, is returning to action for one game in Bhutan. However, this is not in the J-League, nor is it with the Japan national team. For reference, Honda has not played for club or country since 2021. He played six games […]

Manchester United has continued to struggle with Old Trafford, and the ownership is pondering the construction of a new stadium. This would mean the Red Devils would move out of the venue that has been their home since 1910. However, it would be a solution to a stadium that has fallen into disrepair. The infamous […]

Emma Hayes has set a new standard for how much a coach of a women's soccer team can earn, and it is hard to say she is undeserving. Hayes currently oversees the United States Women's National Team. Before then, she emerged as one of the brightest soccer minds with a dominating stint with Chelsea. The […]

India is known in the Western world as a cricket-mad nation. The sport is a religion in India, and the players are bestowed with demi-god status. Even the narrowest streets are turned into a cricket pitch by kids desperate to showcase their talents. In such a cultural setting, I was among the minority who followed […]

As Lionel Messi departed for Copa America, Inter Miami's manager Tata Martino faced a daunting question: How would his team fare without their talismanic leader? "If these players find themselves in form, with confidence, secure, and understand the challenges of the five games after St. Louis, it's clear that we'll be able to survive Copa […]

For Manchester United sensation Marcus Rashford, it seems that art imitates life. The past year has been tumultuous for the Englishman, marred by multiple incidents ranging from speeding offenses to personal mishaps. Just recently, Rashford was handed a six-month driving ban for speeding in December 2023. Yet, just two days before his court hearing for […]