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/ 1127 days ago

FIFA blocks EPL request for temporary head injury substitutions

FIFA has reportedly blocked a trial for temporary substitutions for players that have suffered a head injury. The world's governing body of the sport was previously approached by multiple soccer leagues on the issue. However, The Times is claiming that FIFA has now rejected the concept. According to the British news outlet, officials from the […]

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/ 1127 days ago

EPL commentators on NBC: April 25 to 27

It truly could be a title decider. Arsenal and Manchester City, the runaway teams at the top of the Premier League table, have their long-anticipated battle on Wednesday. If Arsenal wins, the Premier League race is alive and well, and it becomes anyone's to play for. However, if Manchester City wins, it would be just […]

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/ 1127 days ago

Garnacho may miss FA Cup Final for U20 World Cup

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho may miss the FA Cup Final against crosstown rivals Manchester City, as he has reportedly chosen to play in the FIFA U-20 World Cup. However, it remains to be seen if United will grant Garnacho's wishes to opt for the youth international competition. Garnacho has options for both FA Cup […]

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/ 1127 days ago

Evan Ferguson shuns big clubs, signs new Brighton deal

Brighton & Hove Albion teenage striker Evan Ferguson has agreed to a new long-term contract with the club. The 18-year-old center forward only just signed his professional deal with the Seagulls back in October. That previous contract was to keep Ferguson at the team until 2026. However, the latest updated contract will now tie down […]

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/ 1127 days ago

Daniel Levy wants to scrap pro/rel from Women's Super League

Tottenham Hotspur chairman and co-owner Daniel Levy is calling on major changes to the Women's Super League (WSL). According to the Daily Mail, Levy wants the English top-flight women's division to become a closed league. This would essentially end promotion and relegation for the division. Levy is not the only team official to be lobbying […]

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/ 1128 days ago

Serie A European spots heat up as Atalanta defeats Roma

Atalanta defeated Roma to create a logjam of teams vying for European spots in Serie A. The 3-1 win over Jose Mourinho's Roma kept Atalanta's bid of getting back into European competition alive. La Dea entered the game in seventh, five points behind Inter Milan. Roma, on the other hand, was level with Milan but […]

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/ 1128 days ago

Money-burdened Barcelona secures stadium financing

Barcelona managed to secure financing of roughly $1.5 billion to update Camp Nou over the next couple of years. Even though developments to the historic stadium are already underway, funding was always an issue. After all, Barcelona estimates the cost of the renovations to be just shy of $1 billion. Barcelona released a statement that […]

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/ 1128 days ago

Italian police ban 171 Juventus fans for racist abuse

A number of Juventus fans picked up bans and fines from Italian police stemming from racist abuse they hailed at Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku. The incidents occurred after Lukaku leveled a Coppa Italia semifinal game late in Turin. Juventus fans behind the goal where the Belgian scored laid into Lukaku. Inexplicably, Lukaku picked up […]

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/ 1128 days ago

Unrivaled dominance of the Barcelona women's team

Throughout most of women's soccer history, and through today, many teams are not professional. Players earned less money, had worse facilities, and it was harder to grow their division without huge financial backing. England, the Netherlands and France are all examples of leagues that professionalized early. Consequently, these three countries are bearing national team success. […]

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/ 1128 days ago

Chelsea close to hiring Mauricio Pochettino as manager

Chelsea is looking at Mauricio Pochettino as the most likely man to take over the managerial role at Stamford Bridge. At one point, the shortlist for the job featured Pochettino, Carlo Ancelotti, Julian Nagelsmann and more. However, reports now indicate Chelsea is going with the Premier-League-proven Argentine to take the reigns. According to The Guardian, […]

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/ 1128 days ago

Tottenham sacks Stellini after pounding at Newcastle

Tottenham is making another managerial change, as it gets rid of Cristian Stellini. The Italian coach was only at the head of the club on an interim basis. He was part of Antonio Conte's staff, but he did serve in a caretaker role at Spurs before Conte's sacking. However, that prior stint was far more […]

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/ 1128 days ago

US Soccer names Matt Crocker as next sporting director

US Soccer is on the verge of hiring Matt Crocker to be its next sporting director. Crocker would replace Earnie Stewart, who departed the position at the beginning of 2023. US Soccer plans to announce Matt Crocker as its new sporting director on Tuesday, April 25. Still, The Athletic spoke to those close to the […]

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/ 1128 days ago

NWSL weekend wrap-up: Return to action in gameweek 4

After midweek Challenge Cup action, the NWSL returned this weekend with some fireworks in gameweek 4. Megan Rapinoe reminded us of her quality over dead balls, and Lynn Williams scored her third goal in a week, reminding us how effective she potentially could be for the USWNT. Portland won again and San Diego showed its […]

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/ 1129 days ago

Man Utd beat Brighton on penalties to seal FA Cup final spot

Manchester United secured their place in the FA Cup final as they beat Brighton on penalties at Wembley Stadium on Sunday evening. Solly March missed the only penalty of the shootout, with Victor Lindelof scoring the winning penalty in sudden death. Brighton started well Roberto De Zerbi’s men made the better start of the two […]

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Rochdale relegated from Football League after 102-year stay

Rochdale’s 102-year stay in the Football League finally came to an end this weekend as they lost 1-0 to Stockport County. The club have endured a disastrous season, having lost 26 of their 44 league games. They needed to win to keep their hopes alive of staying up in League Two but their torrid season […]