Major League Soccer’s cold and calculated decision to quit the US Open Cup has had a dramatic impact on the credibility of the USA’s top-flight league. Many hardcore fans of Major League Soccer have criticized the league for its lack of respect for American soccer. As usual, we take a deep dive into the topic. […]

The last ever group stages under the current competition format have been wrapped up for UEFA's three club competitions. And with the qualifying teams all sorted out, all that was left was pairing them up for the knockout stages. The draw for the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and (Europa) Conference League knockout stage […]

Michael Beale has been appointed as the new Sunderland manager on a contract until the summer of 2026. The 43-year-old was sacked by Rangers just a couple of months back having joined the Scottish giants in November 2022. Beale won 31 of his 43 games in charge of Rangers. However, he was dismissed in the […]

The Football Association has hit Man City with a fine of £120,000 ($150,000) after several of their players had surrounded referee Simon Hooper following the recent 3-3 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium. Hooper called a play back after initially opting for an advantage to City in the 94th minute. After Emerson Royal […]

To grow in the United States, Ligue 1 has to change. France’s top division on the men’s side, Ligue Un, has faced challenges in terms of breaking into the US market. PSG has exhibited success both on the pitch and from a marketability standpoint. Still, Ligue Un, or LFP, lags behind the other “big five” […]

The Saudi Pro League (SPL) is not hesitant to bring in additional players in January, according to Michael Emenalo, the league's sporting director. A slew of international soccer players were signed by the state-backed league for an astonishing $950 million in a single transfer window. No wonder the four teams controlled by the Public Investment […]

Not only did Rodgers' squad lose to Kilmarnock last weekend, but they also lost 2-0 at home to Hearts. The latter’s first league victory at Celtic since 2007 came in the first half thanks to goals from Stephen Kingsley and Lawrence Shankland. This has infuriated the Hoops' fan base, who are now venting their frustrations […]

Canada has a growing soccer structure, but many people only know of their biggest teams. But there is more to the soccer scene in Canada than just their three Major League Soccer sides. Here's where clubs from Canada play. Pro Soccer in Canada: Origins A couple of names you'll recognize from today actually date back […]

Abdoulaye Doucoure's participation in Tuesday's EFL Cup Quarter-Finals match against Fulham is a major worry for Everton. The Frenchman was substituted out of this weekend’s victory against Burnley just before halftime. The Everton manager, Sean Dyche, is crossing his fingers that his best scorer was able to escape any major injuries in the 2-0 victory. […]

The 3-0 loss to Getafe at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan on Saturday ended Diego Alonso's ruthless two-month reign as Sevilla coach. The Uruguayan was let go a little over an hour after the final whistle. In the first half, Borja Mayoral scored for the away team from the penalty spot after a call that Juanlu Sanchez […]

A medical emergency involving Hatters defender Tom Lockyer led to the abandonment of Luton's Premier League match against Bournemouth. Amidst a 1-1 tie and a 65-minute halftime interval, paramedics and personnel rushed to Lockyer. As the medical staff banded around the injured defender, they hoisted him off the field to a standing ovation from the […]

The FIFA World Cup is nearly 100 years old. First played in 1930, the world's biggest sporting event has been played 22 times. And eight nations have won the sport's greatest prize. But which was the first to win the World Cup? If you don't already know, it may not be who you think. Welcoming […]

Manchester United held Liverpool to a goalless draw at Anfield on Sunday evening in what was a lackluster game in Merseyside. The hosts who won the fixture 7-0 last season were expected to earn a comfortable win but they were far from their best in front of the home fans. Mo Salah and Trent Alexander […]

Arsenal scored twice in the second half as they beat Brighton 2-0 at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon. The hosts missed several glorious opportunities to take the lead in the first half as Brighton failed to make any mark on the game. Gabriel Jesus finally broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute before Pascal Gross […]

Manchester United have surprisingly offered unhappy defender Raphael Varane to one of his former clubs. Many believed that Raphael Varane's arrival at Manchester United in 2021 would be the last component needed to turn the team into championship contenders once again. Regretfully, neither the player nor the club have had an easy time of it. […]