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/ 113 days agoEFL Cup introduces changes to help avoid US Open Cup debacle
English soccer officials are making changes to the 2024/25 EFL Cup, also known as the League Cup or the Carabao Cup. According to The Telegraph, next season's competition will see a new seeding system implemented to combat fixture congestion. Despite repeated concerns by players and coaches, FIFA and UEFA expanded several of their tournaments in […]
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/ 113 days agoDi Maria plans journey to join Messi in MLS with one stop on way
Angel Di Maria is at the center of many fascinating rumors surrounding the summer transfer window's flurry of big soccer deals. His current deal with Benfica is set to expire in June, so everyone is wondering where he will play next. Thus, Inter Miami has emerged as a potential strong candidate; he may join up […]
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/ 113 days agoEuropa League ban in works for United despite FA Cup win
Unexpectedly, Manchester United qualified for the Europa League next season by defeating Manchester City in the FA Cup final. However, UEFA's strict rules on multi-club ownership can jeopardize this qualifying. The Red Devils may not be able to compete in Europe's second-tier club league due to a technicality. In particular, UEFA makes sure that no […]
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/ 113 days agoAnother shot? LaLiga side plan stunning move for ex-Madrid star
After the 2014 World Cup, Real Madrid added two prominent players to its roster in the summer. One was James Rodríguez, a Colombian playmaker from Monaco, and the other was Toni Kroos, a German midfielder from Bayern. Their paths at the Santiago Bernabéu, nevertheless, diverged significantly. Initially, the glitzier Rodriguez signing overshadowed Toni Kroos, who […]
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/ 113 days agoNo UEFA entry forces European side to seek CONCACAF spot
Greenland has formally requested membership in CONCACAF, the North American and Caribbean Association Football Confederation. They are taking a giant leap towards their goal of competing on a global scale with this. Since the Danish autonomous region had problems gaining admittance to UEFA due to its political position, this adjustment is welcome. On May 13, […]
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/ 113 days agoPremier League breaks new unique record
The 2024/25 Premier League will have a distinctly southern feel in England. With Burnley and Sheffield United going down and Leeds failing to win Sunday's promotion playoffs, just a handful of teams in next season's competition hail from northern towns and cities in England. In total, there will be five teams from the north. The […]
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/ 113 days agoConte looking to become highest-paid Serie A coach at Napoli
Antonio Conte is reportedly looking to become the highest-paid manager in Italy as the combative coach continues negotiations to join Napoli. Gli Azzurri president Aurelio De Laurentiis recently claimed that the talks between the two sides will hit crunch time over the next week. Nevertheless, various reports out of Italy claim that the deal is […]
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/ 114 days agoAmerican ownership group in talks to buy Sheffield United
Sheffield United may be under new ownership when it starts next season as an American group works to take over. The Blades finished as the bottom club in the Premier League in 2023/24 upon a return to the top flight. Traditionally, that leads to financial challenges for clubs as they instantly work to regain Premier […]
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/ 114 days agoSpurs bring former Chelsea forward back on a second loan spell
Premier League giants Tottenham recently agreed with Leipzig to a season-long loan deal for striker Timo Werner. Werner joined Tottenham from Leipzig in January on a loan with the option to buy for $18.5 million. He appeared in 13 games for Spurs, scoring two goals and adding three assists in limited time. The ex-Chelsea attacker […]
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/ 114 days agoUSMNT star Tim Weah joins ownership team of Brooklyn FC
United States men's national team star Tim Weah has officially signed on as a part owner of Brooklyn FC. The newly formed club is set to field both men's and women's teams in the United Soccer League. The women's team will begin play later this year in the USL Super League, while the men's side […]
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/ 114 days agoEverton can give Kalvin Phillips new lease on career
Everton has expressed interest in bringing Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips to Goodison Park on loan. The Englishman was an integral part of Leeds' return to the Premier League and subsequent survival for one season. Upon moving away, Leeds suffered relegation to the Championship. However, it has not been easy for Phillips, who has made […]
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/ 114 days agoTim Howard says Mainoo should mimic Declan Rice, not Scholes
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Tim Howard has insisted that Kobbie Mainoo should emulate Arsenal star Declan Rice. The 19-year-old phenom has burst onto the scene, compiling five goals and an assist in 32 appearances in the campaign. His final goal of the 2023/24 season was the eventual winner in the FA Cup final on Saturday. […]
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/ 114 days agoTextor wants to sell Crystal Palace stake to fund Everton move
John Textor is attempting to sell his stake in Premier League side Crystal Palace. The American initially purchased a 40% slice of the Eagles back in the summer of 2021. He has since increased this stake to 45% last year. Along with Textor, fellow businessmen Josh Harris, David Blitzer, and Steve Parish all currently hold […]
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/ 114 days agoIpswich Town retains Kieran McKenna in Premier League return
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna is not going anywhere. The English manager has long been a managerial target for some of the top clubs in the Premier League. For example, Crystal Palace wanted the Ipswich manager to replace Roy Hodgson last season. Then, Chelsea and Brighton and Hove Albion targeted McKenna to fill their managerial […]
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/ 116 days agoItalian coach emerges as top candidate to lead Chelsea
Following Mauricio Pochettino's resignation, Chelsea are presently in the process of finding a new manager. Enzo Maresca, the manager of Leicester City, has emerged as a formidable rival for this highly sought-after position. Speculation has circulated that Maresca will join Chelsea this summer, with renowned transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano claiming that he is "super keen" […]