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/ 632 days ago

Ligue 1 needs parity to boost global broadcasting interest

France's Ligue 1 is widely considered one of the world's top soccer leagues. Many experts, including British sports analytics firm Opta, say that only four other divisions are better. The Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, and Bundesliga are all closely followed by soccer fans across the globe. Despite this, Ligue 1 remains far behind these […]

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/ 632 days ago

How does Wrexham's transfer spend compare to League One?

Wrexham AFC has returned to League One, but the club's transfer spend has long been a point of issue among rivals. For example, Wrexham was one of four clubs in League Two that spent money on an incoming player last season when it acquired James McClean and Luke McNicholas. This summer, the Red Dragons have […]

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/ 633 days ago

USL Super League opens a new chapter in US women's soccer history

This past weekend a new D1 women’s league launched in the United States. After years of planning, the USL Super League played its first set of matches. All three games featured sold-out stadiums thus showing the penetration the Super League has already made in its local markets. This has happened despite very little media coverage […]

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/ 633 days ago

Jamie Vardy back scoring Premier League goals in Spurs draw

Leicester City made a strong showing in its return to the Premier League in the 2024/25 season with a draw against Tottenham Hotspur. After shaking off the nerves of top-flight action in the first half, Steve Cooper's side dominated the second half. With Jamie Vardy featuring on the scoresheet to cancel out Pedro Porro's opener, […]

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/ 633 days ago

Haji Wright admits his Premier League dream after another late heroics

It might not be compared to his last season's FA Cup heroics, but USMNT international Haji Wright once again came to Coventry City’s rescue in the Championship. Unlike Brenden Aaronson’s strike last week, Wright's 96th-minute goal secured all three points for the Sky Blues against Oxford United. He had to wait until November to consolidate […]

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/ 633 days ago

Nottingham Forest moves closer to signing Santiago Gimenez

Santiago Gimenez is inching toward a move to Nottingham Forest to become the latest Mexican in the English top flight. The current Feyenoord striker has been the subject of a transfer to several different clubs. A breakout 2023/24 campaign linked Gimenez to Tottenham last season. Likewise, West Ham was in on the striker at one […]

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/ 633 days ago

Chelsea move for Joao Felix does not answer glaring issues

Joao Felix will soon wear the blue kit of Chelsea for the second time. In the 2022/23 season, the Portuguese star made a loan move at the midpoint of the season to join the Stamford Bridge outfit. That loan amounted to four goals in 16 appearances as Chelsea stumbled to 12th in the Premier League. […]

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/ 633 days ago

It's not just Argentina; Messi missed 58% of Inter Miami games

Lionel Messi is always the biggest draw among Inter Miami games. That is why the club has such a high demand for tickets ahead of his first full season with the club. Ticket prices were up 171% compared to the 2023 season. Much of that is due to more fans wanting to see more Messi. […]

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/ 633 days ago

Leagues Cup viewership on FS1 plummets from last year's highs

What a difference a year makes. Last summer, Lionel Messi's debut against Cruz Azul drew 1.75 million viewers on Univision. That was followed up by 1.45 million, who watched Inter Miami win the Leagues Cup Final on TUDN. Fast forward to the summer of 2024, and Leagues Cup viewership has been a major disappointment. To […]

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/ 633 days ago

Ivan Toney ruins his England chances if he goes to Saudi Arabia

After a seemingly quiet transfer window by last season’s standard, Saudi clubs have been scrambling for star signings. That included an ambitious bid for a Ballon d’Or candidate Vinicius Junior. Then, there was a more realistic offer pursuing Paulo Dybala. The soccer revolution from the 2034 World Cup hosts is gathering pace again. The search […]

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/ 633 days ago

Gundogan leaving Barcelona bumps youth, growth to forefront

Ilkay Gundogan has accepted that his time at Barcelona is coming to an end. The German midfielder looked to be a part of Hansi Flick's first team ahead of the 2024/25 season. However, a preference for development and younger players has relegated the 33-year-old to the transfer market. There, he is the subject of links […]

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/ 633 days ago

Mallorca proves Real Madrid growing pains early on this season

It was an unceremonious start to the 2024/25 LaLiga season for reigning champion Real Madrid. Mallorca managed to hold them to a draw on a sweltering evening at Son Moix stadium. Many would have expected Real Madrid to impose its dominance in light of the stacked squad now wearing the side's famous white kit. Adding […]

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/ 634 days ago

Chelsea fared better than expected despite City defeat

There were two dominant storylines ahead of the first big game of the English Premier League season. Enzo Maresca was making his debut with a head-to-head against Pep Guardiola, a coach he assisted in the triple-winning 2022-23 campaign. But there was a big contrast between the two teams heading into a new season. Manchester City […]

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/ 634 days ago

Fabrizio Romano controversy about Mason Greenwood raised by fans

Fabrizio Romano has become a household name among soccer fans, renowned for his unrivaled ability to deliver accurate and timely transfer news. Known for his signature catchphrase, "Here we go!," Romano has carved out a niche as the go-to source for breaking news in the soccer world. However, his reputation has come under scrutiny recently, […]

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/ 634 days ago

No sugarcoating: Conte hits Napoli's current situation hard

Napoli's new head coach, Antonio Conte, has issued a stark warning about the challenges ahead as the club begins a significant rebuilding phase following a disappointing 2023-24 season. After winning the Serie A title in 2022-23 under Luciano Spalletti, Napoli's fortunes took a dramatic turn for the worse; leading to a 10th-place finish and the […]