The landscape of soccer in Argentina is undergoing significant changes that include the elimination of relegation. Diario Olé also revealed the Argentine Football Association’s (AFA) plan to expand the Primera Division to 30 teams. Relegation will come back though, only in the future. This decision, finalized on October 17, reflects both structural and economic motives […]

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has claimed that Reece James cannot handle playing two games each week. The defender has not been able to play at all so far this season due to a hamstring injury. This comes after the England international only featured in 11 total fixtures for the Blues during the entire 2023/24 […]

Former Arsenal star Jack Wilshere is reportedly set to become a first-team coach at Norwich City. Following his early retirement as a player in 2022, the midfielder has managed Arsenal's U18 team. Wilshere led the youth side to the final of the 2022/23 FA Youth Cup in his first year as a coach. The deep […]

In the summer of 2023, Timothy Weah became the emblem of what was largely considered a disappointing and insufficient campaign for Juventus. After all, he was the club’s solitary addition to the first team, and he couldn’t quite fill in the large boots left by departing stalwart Juan Cuadrado. The 24-year-old had a mild start […]

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber is no stranger to comments that outwardly and, perhaps incorrectly, defend the MLS model. Most recently, Garber was a speaker at Leaders Week 2024 in London where he touted that soccer would be in a better position if it followed the lead of Major League soccer. "If you were […]

Lionel Messi's sports drink brand, Más+, has filed a lawsuit against Prime Hydration, accusing them of "anti-competitive" behavior. Prime is the popular beverage company co-founded by YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI. They are allegedly trying to keep Más+ off store shelves by threatening legal action for trademark and trade dress violation; further claiming that Más+'s […]

Christian Pulisic has been a key figure for Milan, cementing his importance in the team's success under Paulo Fonseca. Since joining the Rossoneri, Pulisic has made himself indispensable, contributing heavily both in goals and assists. However, this reliance on the American winger has come at a cost. It has led to concerns about his physical […]

Jurgen Klopp’s next career move after leaving Liverpool has sparked significant interest and surprise across the soccer world. The highly respected coach led Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool to major successes. He has recently chosen to join the Red Bull soccer group as their Head of Global Soccer. This decision comes in response to an interesting […]

Manchester United are reportedly joining the race to sign Bayern Munich's star left-back, Alphonso Davies, as his contract nears its expiration in 2025. The Canadian international is widely regarded as one of the world’s most promising left-backs. However, will be available on a free transfer when his contract with Bayern ends in June 2025. This […]

Milan's ongoing struggles this season have placed increased scrutiny on several of their players, with Yunus Musah among those facing growing pressure to perform. The American midfielder joined the Italian giants from Valencia in the summer of 2023. Nonetheless, he has yet to establish a defined role within the team. With limited playing time and […]

Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino are two of the most respected managers in the modern game. Both have achieved significant success at the highest levels of European soccer, yet their coaching journeys, philosophies, and achievements are quite different. Both Tuchel and Pochettino began their coaching careers in their native countries, Germany and Argentina, respectively. However, […]

Hosting the World Cup is an expensive task for cities, and Redmond, which is just outside of Seattle, is already setting money aside. Although there are no new stadium constructions for the 2026 World Cup, funds go to staffing, promotions, marketing and similar expenses. Lumen Field is not in Redmond, which is on the east […]

Juventus are gearing up for a crucial Serie A clash against Lazio this weekend, with several players facing injury concerns. Among them is U.S. international Timothy Weah, who will likely make his return. Particularly, after recovering from an ankle injury that sidelined him during the recent international break. Meanwhile, fellow American Weston McKennie will miss […]

Last summer's European Championships demonstrated something unsophisticated about modern international soccer. Europe's most prolific soccer nations faced off every few days with an abundance of world-class talent on display. Yet the end product often felt somewhat underwhelming. Games involving many of the tournament's favorites felt cluttered, disorganized and rigid compared to the highest quality of […]

Juventus will reportedly attempt to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah in the January transfer market. While a top team targeting a quality player is very common, this particular scenario is unique. The Germany international's current contract with Leverkusen is set to expire at the end of the 2024/25 season. As previous negotiations stalled, Tah […]