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/ 111 days ago

Scottish league bans artificial turf: Will MLS follow suit?

Scottish Premiership teams have officially voted to ban artificial pitches. The move, however, has not been done with immediate effect. Instead, league officials will give teams with fake fields until the start of the 2026/27 season to implement real grass. The issue was recently determined by a vote from the 12 top-flight teams in the […]

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/ 111 days ago

New twist in tale: Possible start date of Super League revealed

There may not be much love for it, but the European Super League (ESL) is setting a start date for next year. The European Super League is launching in September 2025. It is an attempt to compete with the UEFA Champions League by bringing together the best teams in Europe in a new style. The […]

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/ 111 days ago

Cavani retires from Uruguay: Will he play in 2024 Copa America?

On May 30, the legendary Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani announced his retirement from international soccer, capping off a stellar career. The 37-year-old, who plays for Boca Juniors at the moment, took to Instagram to break the news. He reminisced on his life's path and thanked God for the chance to play for his nation. “My […]

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/ 111 days ago

Third year in row sees Pulisic's Milan crowned fastest-growing

In their most recent European Elite 2024 study, Football Benchmark ranked Milan as the fastest-growing club in Europe for the third year running. The Serie A powerhouses have become the undisputed leaders in Europe; all thanks to a meteoric rise in both income and fan support. Based on their research of the top 32 European […]

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/ 111 days ago

Jose Mourinho agrees to become the next Fenerbahce manager

Jose Mourinho has reportedly agreed to become the next manager of Fenerbahce. The combative coach most recently coached Italian side Roma. Despite guiding the club to the Europa Conference title in 2022, Mourinho was fired from the position back in January. Roma sat ninth in the Serie A table at the time but received a […]

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/ 112 days ago

CFG, Ineos must use blind trust due to UEFA rules

Due to UEFA's rules on multi-club ownership, the two Manchester clubs – Manchester City and Manchester United – must both exercise a blind trust option. City Football Group (CFG) is the majority shareholder of Manchester City and Girona, along with several other clubs around the world. City and Girona will both make the UEFA Champions […]

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/ 112 days ago

Another hit for Leicester: Start season with record point slap

After winning the Championship and gaining promotion to the Premier League, Leicester City confront a very difficult summer. In addition to promotion-winning manager Enzo Maresca leaving, Leicester City faces the prospect of a record-breaking points deduction. Despite making a victorious comeback to the Premier League, Leicester face significant challenges. The club's success on the pitch […]

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/ 112 days ago

Sesko prefers Arsenal as club targets final piece of the puzzle

RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko reportedly prefers a summer move to Arsenal. The striker is coming off of a breakout 2023/24 season with the German club. After arriving last summer from sister side RB Salzburg, Sesko racked up 14 in somewhat limited playing time. As a result, the 20-year-old attacker has been tracked by a […]

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/ 112 days ago

Scandal: Eto'o sacks Cameroon coach before changing his mind

Controversies have plagued Samuel Eto'o throughout his tenure as the President of the Cameroon Football Association. He battled claims of match-fixing and the expulsions of important players like Andre Onana. The most recent development in this stormy tale is a well-publicized altercation with Cameroon coach Marc Brys. The Cameroon national team named 61-year-old Belgian coach […]

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/ 112 days ago

Another major points deduction in store for Everton next season

The present financial crisis at Everton has sparked speculation about possible points deductions and perhaps administration if urgent action is not taken. Many looked to the purchase by 777 Partners as a vital lifeline. Even more worrisome for Everton's finances is the fact that the sale has fallen through. As a result, the American company […]

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/ 112 days ago

Fiorentina blow another final: What it means for Serie A in Europe

After reaching the Europa Conference League final last year, Fiorentina let themselves down once again Olympiacos prevailed 1-0 in a thrilling contest that went into extra time. Because of the 117th-minute goal that clinched the game, this difficult defeat affects all of Italy, not just Fiorentina. Over the last two seasons, they have seen both […]

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/ 112 days ago

Red Bull buys stake in Leeds, becomes club's shirt sponsor

Red Bull has officially purchased a minority stake in Leeds United. The English side only just missed out on a chance of earning promotion back to the Premier League last weekend. As a result, the Whites will compete once again in the second-tiered EFL Championship for the 2024/25 season. Red Bull's move comes less than […]

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/ 112 days ago

American fans may miss EPL, LaLiga clubs at Club World Cup

FIFA is advertising the 2025 Club World Cup as the greatest club competition with 32 teams from each of the six confederations. However, the main draw remains clubs from Europe, with the likes of Manchester City, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Chelsea among the sides competing. Yet, those English and Spanish teams may not be […]

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/ 112 days ago

Hayes to have higher expectations than her USMNT counterpart

Emma Hayes has proclaimed that the United States women's national team coaching position is the biggest job in women's soccer. The English manager was previously named USWNT head coach back in November but did not immediately make the switch. Instead, Hayes remained with Chelsea Women to finish out the 2023/24 campaign. In the end, the […]

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/ 112 days ago

Arsenal gives Arteta new contract as demand for trophies rises

Arsenal will be looking to do several key pieces of business during the upcoming summer transfer window. The Gunners recently came agonizingly close to collecting their first Premier League title in 20 years. Nevertheless, Manchester City triumphed once again and collected their fourth consecutive English top-flight championship. Because they came so close to the title, […]