FIFA
/ 370 days agoMbappe hints that NBA-style load management coming to soccer
Kylian Mbappe has claimed that soccer stars may soon take a page from NBA players regarding load management. The Paris Saint-Germain forward made the remarks as FIFA keeps adding matches to the fixture list. Because of the additional games, scheduling in European soccer could soon essentially mirror a 72-game NBA season. Several basketball stars here […]
Ajax
/ 370 days agoIs Amsterdam calling? Jordan Henderson quits Saudi Arabia
Jordan Henderson's controversial spell in Saudi Arabia is set to come to an end. Reports in the UK this morning indicate that the former Liverpool captain has mutually agreed to terminate his current contract with Al Ettifaq. Henderson was earning over $800,000 per week in a three-year deal with the Saudi side. The move will […]
Business of Soccer
/ 371 days agoStars & stripes over Vicarage Road: US investors target Watford
A group of investors in the US is in discussions over a deal to acquire Watford. U.S. Marine and Goldman Sachs executive Peter Grieve leads the group, The Football Co. (TFC). TFC only just launched in early 2023, but is supposedly financially backed with a $1 billion portfolio. According to the company's website, TFC describes […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 371 days agoNewcastle chairman Al-Rumayyan hit with $74 million lawsuit
Newcastle United's chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan is facing a possible massive lawsuit in Canada. Along with being a key figure with the Magpies, the Saudi businessman also currently the is governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF). This is the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia. PIF previously purchased a majority stake in Newcastle back in […]
Everton
/ 371 days agoWhy Manchester City has escaped FFP punishment so far
One year ago, the Premier League charged Manchester City with violations of Financial Fair Play (FFP) laws. The investigation spanned five years. Ultimately, the league found the reigning European champions breached the laws more than 100 times. These infractions allegedly took place between 2009/10 and 2017/18. Despite the massive charges, City has yet to face […]
AS Roma
/ 371 days agoDe Rossi makes sensational return to Roma as head coach
Roma has officially sacked veteran manager Jose Mourinho. The Serie A side currently sits ninth in the standings, having collected just one victory in their last six matches. Mourinho's final game in charge happened to be a 3-1 defeat to AC Milan at the weekend. The loss meant that the Portuguese manager recorded the lowest […]
English Football
/ 374 days agoMan City complete comeback against Newcastle in dramatic style
Man City edged Newcastle United 3-2 on Saturday at St James' Park in dramatic fashion. After a scintillating first half by both sides, the visitors eventually scored the game-winning goal in added time from an unlikely source. Both sides entered the match desperately needing a win in Premier League play. Newcastle dropped all the way […]
Borussia Dortmund
/ 374 days agoBundesliga exec admits "Premier League is on a different planet"
A top Bundesliga official has admitted that the German top flight essentially cannot complete financially with the Premier League. Hans-Joachim Watzke, CEO of Borussia Dortmund, made the comments during a recent interview with The Athletic. Watzke also serves as a key official of the German Football Association, a chairman with the Bundesliga, and a member […]
AFCON
/ 374 days agoDrone drama: Algeria practice spied on before Africa Cup opener
The Algeria national team's preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations got off to an unusual start. The Fennec Foxes were training this week behind closed doors in the Ivory Coast city of Bouaké. Although no visitors were allowed during the sessions, a drone was seen flying over the team on Friday while they […]
Business of Soccer
/ 374 days agoFIFA makes Los Angeles U-turn: World Cup 2026 is coming to LA
SoFi Stadium in the Los Angeles area looks set to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches once again. The state-of-the-art arena was previously picked as one of the 11 United States venues for the upcoming tournament. However, a feud between the governing body of the sport and Stan Kroenke seemed to spoil these plans. Kroenke […]
Americans Abroad
/ 375 days agoCrystal Palace's American co-owner may sell stake in team
American businessman John Textor is reportedly considering selling his minority stake in Crystal Palace. Textor previously purchased a 40% ownership in the Premier League side back in the summer of 2021. However, he gradually increased this stake to 46% over the next two years. The businessman currently co-owns the Eagles alongside Josh Harris, David Blitzer, […]
feyenoord
/ 375 days agoWest Ham considering move for Feyenoord and Mexico striker
West Ham is monitoring star Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez. The Mexico international previously garnered links to top teams such as Barcelona and Real Madrid. However, Gimenez wants guaranteed playing time if he departs the Dutch side. This could hinder the Spanish duo's chances of signing the Mexican in January. Gimenez has been in incredible form […]
Injury News
/ 375 days agoSpurs to be without up to 10 players for Man Utd clash
Tottenham Hotspur looks likely to be without 10 players for their massive matchup with Manchester United this weekend. Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou issued a disappointing update on the team's injury problems during a press conference on Friday. The coach added three new names to the list, including defender Ben Davies and midfielder Giovanni Lo Celso. […]
Financial Fair Play
/ 375 days agoNewcastle may have to sell key players to ease FFP concerns
Newcastle may soon be forced to sell a key player or two during the summer transfer period to avoid financial fair play violations. The news comes as the Magpies recently revealed their financial details from the 2022/23 campaign. Club CEO Darren Eales expressed excitement when he announced that revenue has gone up about $318 million. […]
England
/ 376 days agoFormer England manager Eriksson diagnosed with terminal cancer
Legendary soccer coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has revealed that he has terminal pancreatic cancer. The former manager previously became the first foreign coach to ever take charge of the England national team. After leaving the Three Lions in 2026, the Swede went on to manage Manchester City, Leicester City, and a host of other national teams. […]