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/ 835 days ago

Infantino wants computer algorithms to determine transfer fees

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has again floated the idea of determining transfer fees by using a computer algorithm. The notion has been discussed several times in recent years by the governing body of the sport. However, Infantino once again talked about the potential move at FIFA's annual law conference on Friday. "Now more than ever […]

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/ 835 days ago

Premier League January spending lowest in 12 years due to FFP

Premier League clubs had remarkably quiet January transfer windows, with the total spending in the league hitting $126 million. While this is still a large sum of money, it is just a fraction of the fees that these teams previously spent on new players. For reference, English top-flight clubs racked up over $1 billion in […]

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/ 836 days ago

FOX, Telemundo announce 2026 World Cup match schedule event

The broadcasting schedule for the entire 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be revealed this weekend. FOX and Telemundo will announce their complete coverage of the upcoming tournament during a telecast on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 3 p.m. ET. FOX has had exclusive English-language media rights to major FIFA tournaments since 2015. The upcoming […]

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/ 836 days ago

Forest signs goalkeeper as Turner's time as club's starter to end

Matt Turner's time as a starting goalkeeper at Nottingham Forest looks to be coming to an end. The United States men's national team star previously joined the club from fellow Premier League side Arsenal in the summer. Forest ended up paying around $9 million for the shot-stopper. The move by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to […]

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/ 836 days ago

Beware soccer fans: ESPN+ to crack down on password sharing

Disney is cracking down on password sharing on their streaming apps. As the massive media conglomerate owns several entities, the move affects those with ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu. New subscribers to any one of these streaming services will now not be allowed to share passwords with other people. Existing users, however, will have until March […]

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Copa America tickets on sale ahead of this summer

Are you tired of waiting for Copa America tickets to go on sale? CONMEBOL originally planned to put them on sale in mid-January, but due to further planning delays by CONMEBOL, the tickets will now go on sale on February 28, 2024. The irony is that Copa America tickets have legally been on sale since […]

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/ 836 days ago

Fulham wins race to sign Broja on loan from Chelsea

Chelsea looks set to send Armando Broja to Fulham for the remainder of the 2023/24 season. The Blues were previously shopping the striker in hopes of selling him for around $63 million. Nevertheless, teams interested in the forward balked at the price tag. Instead, Fulham has agreed to temporarily sign Broja for around $5 million. […]

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Pundit makes bold claim: Messi should replace Xavi at Barcelona

It is already determined that Xavi Hernandez will relinquish his post as manager of Barcelona next season. After that, the club will have a new manager. Ex-Premier League player turned English commentator has suggested an intriguing possibility to replace him. In Xavi's first full season as manager of the club where he spent much of […]

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/ 836 days ago

Messi sets Inter Miami stadium expansion into motion

In preparation for the 2024 MLS season, Inter Miami has revealed an expansion in its stadium. This comes from unprecedented demand to see Messi and his Miami squad. The Argentine legend joined the Florida club in the summer of 2023, much to the delight of American soccer fans. In fact, that is when ticket demand […]

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/ 836 days ago

Endless drama: AFCON winner accused of match-fixing again

Samuel Eto'o, president of the Cameroon Football Association, has been the subject of several legal issues during his tenure, the most recent of which are fresh accusations of match-fixing and threatening behavior. In the last two years, Eto'o has faced several legal challenges, including a lawsuit in Italy brought by his daughter, who is 21 […]

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/ 836 days ago

Bournemouth's US owner gets approval to invest in Scottish club

Hibernian, a top-tier Scottish soccer team, has received approval to go forward with an investment from the group that controls Bournemouth, a Premier League club. With the club's dual interest dispensation request accepted, the Scottish Football Association (SFA) board has moved forward. A proposal from the Black Knights will now move Hibs forward. Hibs' "dual […]

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/ 836 days ago

$325m project to keep Milan and Inter at San Siro revealed

While planning their new stadium, AC Milan and Inter might face an unexpected obstacle. It seems like there's a proposal afoot to restore San Siro so the teams can stay put. San Siro repair plans were unveiled on January 31 to extend the time that AC Milan and Inter would be able to play in […]

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/ 836 days ago

Competitive 2023 AFC Asian Cup bringing joy amid the chaos

While Japan still tops the bookmaker’s list as favorites to lift the 2023 AFC Asian Cup trophy, this tournament has shown that the gap that has historically existed between the likes of Japan, South Korea, Australia and the rest of the Confederation, no longer exists. The vast majority of matches have been extremely competitive. The […]

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/ 837 days ago

Barcelona consider Xavi's former rival as his shocking successor

This loss at the weekend to Villarreal is haunting Barcelona. Despite a victory midweek against Osasuna, Barcelona's form is far below the club's expectations. It conceded five goals against Villarreal in that loss. Then, Barcelona only defeated Osasuna 1-0. Xavi Hernandez has not been able to brush off the consequences. Results have directly affected the […]

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/ 837 days ago

Premier League VAR rules undergo significant change for 2024-25

Premier League officials are contemplating a historic change that would usher in a new era of VAR in soccer. Officials in the Premier League would supposedly explain VAR decisions to spectators during gameplay. President Howard Webb of PGMOL is leading the charge on this project. It seeks to restore faith in the league's officials by […]