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StatsBomb acquired by Hudl after 11 years as a soccer blog

Sports data and analytics platform StatsBomb has been acquired by sports technology firm Hudl barely a decade after it started as a humble blog. Founded in 2013, StatsBomb has grown into a leading data and analytics provider in both soccer and American Football. The platform boasts clients across 35 countries, ranging from professional sports organizations […]

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/ 89 days ago

Preston manager Lowe departs after Championship opener

Preston North End and manager Ryan Lowe have parted ways after just one game of the EFL Championship season. The shocking news comes after Preston’s 2-0 home defeat to Sheffield United, which ended with the fans booing Lowe and his side off the field. The 45-year-old has managed the club since December 2021 but said […]

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/ 89 days ago

Chelsea eye Felix as Omorodion move collapses

Chelsea’s pursuit of Atletico Madrid forward Samu Omorodion has collapsed at the final stages after a failure to agree on major details of the proposed contract. The 20-year-old forward was expected to sign a seven-year deal as a fee in the region of $44 million was agreed between the two clubs. But the West London […]

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/ 89 days ago

Real Madrid's USA tour: How much the club makes

Real Madrid played a total of three games during its tour of the USA this summer ahead of the 2024/25 season. However, it did not include the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and several other players that draw headlines. The continental competitions like the Euros and Copa America demanded significant game time out of […]

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Slot prepares for youthful exuberance in first Liverpool campaign

Change is afoot at Liverpool FC this season. The curtain drew to a close on Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool last season and Arne Slot has been tasked with guiding the Reds into a new era. Slot’s reign will begin this Saturday as the Reds take on English Premier League new boys, Ipswich Town. But Ipswich might […]

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Canadian-owned Venezia averted insolvency, all thanks to Drake

In a story that reads like the script of a Hollywood film, one of the world’s most famous musicians, Canadian rapper Drake, emerged as the unlikely hero for an Italian club on the brink of financial collapse. Venezia, a club steeped in history but battling financial turmoil, found an unexpected lifeline in Drake. His intervention […]

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Sanchez back to roots after stops at Barcelona, Arsenal, United

Alexis Sanchez has made a surprising yet heartwarming return to Udinese, the club where he first made his mark on the European scene. The 35-year-old's illustrious career has seen him don the jerseys of some of the world's biggest clubs. Now he has signed a two-year contract with Udinese; marking his return after 13 years […]

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3 Saudi sides vying for Messi's Argentina teammate

Paulo Dybala, the Argentine forward who has become a crucial figure at Roma, is about to embark on his third season in the Italian capital. Since signing for free two years ago, he has been an integral part of the Giallorossi's success; his responsibilities might soon become even larger. Roma's manager, Daniele De Rossi, is […]

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Touch decisions for Ancelotti: Will Mbappe start in Super Cup?

On August 14, Real Madrid will face Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup final; a match that fans are eagerly awaiting. This match in Warsaw marks the beginning of the new season for Los Blancos; it also presents an early opportunity to secure silverware. However, with the arrival of Kylian Mbappe, coach Carlo Ancelotti faces […]

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Win-win: Liverpool reap $25m from undesirable player

Fabio Carvalho, the promising Portuguese attacking midfielder, will join Brentford after finalizing a deal with Liverpool. This transfer marks a significant step in Carvalho's career, especially as he seeks regular first-team action after struggling to secure a permanent spot at Liverpool. Brentford were reportedly keenly monitoring Carvalho's situation, so they made their move at the […]

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Why Harvey Elliott deserves to be a starter for Liverpool

As one era ends at Anfield, a new one begins. Jürgen Klopp’s incredible nine-year run brought every trophy possible (bar the Europa League) to the club, and Arne Slot is the man tasked with ushering in new successes to the Reds. The early signs have been positive, bar a behind-closed-doors defeat to Preston, Slot’s side […]

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Who can stop Inter Milan from retaining the Serie A title?

Once upon a time in Italy, Juventus was the ultimate powerhouse in the top flight, clinching a whopping nine Scudetto titles in a row. But with the once-almighty Old Lady suffering a steep fall, the crown has been repeatedly passed from one head to another over the past four years. Whether this should be deemed […]

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Arsenal & Chelsea US tours are a sign of women's soccer growth

Both Arsenal and Chelsea Women are heading to the US to begin their preseason preparations. This is the first time Arsenal have made the trip stateside whilst this is Chelsea’s second visit in three years. The London sides will begin the tour with games against NWSL sides. Arsenal starts against Washington Spirit on August 18, […]

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It's still Thierry Henry's world. We're still just living in it

It takes a very special kind of individual to generate a heart-aching nostalgia for an era that you do not even remember. It takes a special, special player to instill a yearning for a period of soccer history that transpired before you were even born, and before you were even conceived. But in the never-ending […]

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/ 91 days ago

Good news: Messi sets expected Miami date for return to action

Inter Miami have been enjoying a stellar season at the top of the MLS standings; but their legendary captain, Lionel Messi, has been noticeably absent from the pitch. The Argentine superstar has been a key figure for the Herons since his arrival. However, he has been sidelined by a serious ankle injury sustained during the […]