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/ 616 days agoBundesliga side failed in bid to lure Gio Reyna this summer
Gio Reyna’s career trajectory has been a rollercoaster. Bursting onto the scene as a 17-year-old prodigy at Borussia Dortmund, Reyna seemed destined for stardom. During the 2020-21 season, he made 23 starts for the German club, dazzling fans with his skill, vision, and potential. However, the following seasons have seen a steep decline in his […]

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/ 616 days agoMLS’s best team Columbus Crew ranked no. 53 in the world
The world of soccer is vast, with thousands of clubs competing in hundreds of leagues across the globe. Determining which teams stand out on a global scale has always been a topic of debate among fans. The Opta Power Rankings have now attempted to bring clarity to this debate. They have provided a comprehensive ranking […]

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/ 617 days agoAston Villa exec says club was hours from PSR breach this summer
Aston Villa executive Damian Vidagany has claimed that the club was recently hours away from breaching profit and sustainability rules (PSR). The West Midlands club previously revealed losses of $151 million in the spring. Financial rules, however, state that Premier League teams cannot exceed $137 million in losses over three years. Because of their precarious […]

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/ 617 days agoLeicester avoids PSR penalty thanks to relegation loophole
Leicester City has successfully won its appeal after previously being charged with a penalty for breaching profit and sustainability rules (PSR). Premier League officials originally charged the Foxes for exceeding the three-year loss limit of about $137 million. Leicester recorded combined losses of nearly $170 million ending in the financial year of 2022/23. In the […]

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/ 617 days agoFinal Luis Suarez match with Uruguay to air on Fanatiz PPV
Luis Suarez has officially announced that he is retiring from the Uruguay national team. The legendary forward made the revelation during a press conference on Monday evening. Suarez will now leave La Celeste as the team's all-time leading goalscorer. The striker has netted 69 goals in 142 total matches with Uruguay. This figure is currently […]

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/ 617 days agoCristiano Ronaldo's next goal is beating the king of YouTube
Cristiano Ronaldo does not have any plans to retire or leave Saudi side Al Nassr anytime soon. However, the soccer legend is already setting new goals. The only difference is that these pertain to off-the-pitch accolades. The 39-year-old launched an account on YouTube two-thirds of the way through August. The Portuguese broke world records online […]

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/ 617 days agoSouthgate becomes favorite to replace Ten Hag at Man Utd
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly back in the hot seat once again. The Dutchman's job was previously under threat after the club's massively disappointing 2023/24 Premier League campaign. The Red Devils ultimately finished eighth in the English top-flight table, their worst-ever showing in the modern era. They also ended the campaign with […]

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/ 617 days agoMulti-club ownership continues to fail fans, players and soccer
Multi-club ownership (MCO) models are becoming common in professional soccer. In the 2023/24 season, just four of the 20 Premier League clubs had controlling owners from the UK. UEFA also found in 2023 that 180 clubs worldwide were part of an MCO group. Global investment in soccer has seen a massive shift from single club […]

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/ 617 days agoSelhurst Park expansion to cost Crystal Palace $200 million
Crystal Palace is planning to make extensive improvements to its home stadium in the near future. Selhurst Park dates back 100 years ago to construction in 1924. The South London club previously renovated the historic arena several times in recent decades. Nevertheless, plans to drastically improve the stadium have been in the works for years […]

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/ 618 days agoAntonee Robinson: The missing piece to Man United's puzzle?
Manchester United is already looking to make additional moves in the transfer market. This comes as the summer window only just closed on Friday. The Red Devils made several big splashes during the recent period, spending about $236 million on five players. Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, and Manuel Ugarte were […]

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/ 618 days agoAfter fleecing Messi & Oasis fans, LaLiga debuts dynamic pricing
After angering Lionel Messi and Inter Miami fans in the United States last season and Oasis fans in England this week, dynamic pricing, one of America's worst innovations, has entered the world of European soccer. LaLiga side Valencia has announced that it will use dynamic pricing for its matchday sales tickets this season. What is […]

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/ 618 days agoChampions League schedule 2024/25: Key dates for new format
Anticipation is building for the Champions League 2024/25 schedule. The Round of 16 phase remains the same as usual. However, the route to the Round of 16 has evolved from the traditional group stage to a larger 'League Phase'. Instead of 32 teams in the competition, there will now be 36. Every team is assigned […]

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/ 618 days agoTop 10 games to watch in the international break
It’s already time for the first international break of the season. Although the games might not be as appealing as the summer tournaments, the spotlight returns to national teams. Here is the list of the top 10 most interesting games to watch during the international break from today through September 12: USMNT host Marsch's Canada […]

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/ 618 days agoUEFA sets Champions League ticket price at $66 for away fans
UEFA has announced that it will enforce an away ticket price cap for fans in all men's club competitions. Starting this season, a new reduced cap is $66 in the UEFA Champions League, $44 in the Europa League, and $22 in the Conference League. This will be reduced further next season. This change follows UEFA's […]

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/ 618 days agoVictor Osimhen nears move to Galatasaray amid Napoli exit
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is set for a complicated exit from the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Osimhen formally requested an exit from Naples at the start of this transfer window. The likes of Chelsea and Al-Ahli were all set to put up a fight for the 25-year-old's services. However, a series of failed transfer talks […]