Chelsea officially has the most expensive soccer squad in the history of the sport. According to the CIES Football Observatory, the Blues have spent $1.4 billion on combined transfers to compile their current roster. The organization researches and analyzes statistical data in soccer. Created in 1995 in partnership with FIFA, CIES mostly focuses on transfer […]

When Cristiano Ronaldo made his triumphant return to Manchester United in the summer of 2021, the world watched with bated breath. The Portuguese icon was coming back to the club where he had first risen to global stardom. Fans were eager to see if he could replicate the magic of his earlier years at Old […]

MLS ticket prices have long been the subject of controversy, particularly compared to the matchday experience of the Premier League. Many of the costs associated with going to an MLS game are high. Whether it's the cost of the ticket, parking, food, or beverage, watching soccer in the United States is expensive. Although to be […]

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro could soon depart the club in the coming days. This comes even though most European transfer windows are currently closed. Premier League clubs now cannot bring in new players via transfer after their window shut on August 30th. Nevertheless, English top-flight teams can still sell players to certain leagues around the […]

This summer, Paris Saint-Germain embarked on a new chapter, ushering in an era without their iconic forward, Kylian Mbappe. The French superstar, who was the face of PSG for seven years, made a high-profile move to Real Madrid this summer on a free transfer. A dramatic rift between Mbappe and PSG overshadowed his substantial contributions […]

Gio Reyna’s career trajectory has been a rollercoaster. Bursting onto the scene as a 17-year-old prodigy at Borussia Dortmund, Reyna seemed destined for stardom. During the 2020-21 season, he made 23 starts for the German club, dazzling fans with his skill, vision, and potential. However, the following seasons have seen a steep decline in his […]

The world of soccer is vast, with thousands of clubs competing in hundreds of leagues across the globe. Determining which teams stand out on a global scale has always been a topic of debate among fans. The Opta Power Rankings have now attempted to bring clarity to this debate. They have provided a comprehensive ranking […]

Aston Villa executive Damian Vidagany has claimed that the club was recently hours away from breaching profit and sustainability rules (PSR). The West Midlands club previously revealed losses of $151 million in the spring. Financial rules, however, state that Premier League teams cannot exceed $137 million in losses over three years. Because of their precarious […]

Leicester City has successfully won its appeal after previously being charged with a penalty for breaching profit and sustainability rules (PSR). Premier League officials originally charged the Foxes for exceeding the three-year loss limit of about $137 million. Leicester recorded combined losses of nearly $170 million ending in the financial year of 2022/23. In the […]

Luis Suarez has officially announced that he is retiring from the Uruguay national team. The legendary forward made the revelation during a press conference on Monday evening. Suarez will now leave La Celeste as the team's all-time leading goalscorer. The striker has netted 69 goals in 142 total matches with Uruguay. This figure is currently […]

Cristiano Ronaldo does not have any plans to retire or leave Saudi side Al Nassr anytime soon. However, the soccer legend is already setting new goals. The only difference is that these pertain to off-the-pitch accolades. The 39-year-old launched an account on YouTube two-thirds of the way through August. The Portuguese broke world records online […]

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly back in the hot seat once again. The Dutchman's job was previously under threat after the club's massively disappointing 2023/24 Premier League campaign. The Red Devils ultimately finished eighth in the English top-flight table, their worst-ever showing in the modern era. They also ended the campaign with […]

Multi-club ownership (MCO) models are becoming common in professional soccer. In the 2023/24 season, just four of the 20 Premier League clubs had controlling owners from the UK. UEFA also found in 2023 that 180 clubs worldwide were part of an MCO group. Global investment in soccer has seen a massive shift from single club […]

Crystal Palace is planning to make extensive improvements to its home stadium in the near future. Selhurst Park dates back 100 years ago to construction in 1924. The South London club previously renovated the historic arena several times in recent decades. Nevertheless, plans to drastically improve the stadium have been in the works for years […]

Manchester United is already looking to make additional moves in the transfer market. This comes as the summer window only just closed on Friday. The Red Devils made several big splashes during the recent period, spending about $236 million on five players. Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, and Manuel Ugarte were […]