Fenerbahce
/ 388 days agoSaudi officials cancel game due to pregame player shirts
A Turkish Super Cup final between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray was canceled on Friday due to unusual circumstances. Turkish soccer officials previously announced that the big game would be played in Saudi Arabia. The move was met with controversy, as many fans ridiculed the decision. The fixture typically pits the Super Lig title holders against the […]
Celtic
/ 388 days agoCeltic narrowly tops Rangers in dramatic Old Firm Derby
Celtic narrowly edged Rangers 2-1 on Saturday in the latest edition of the Old Firm. The heated match featured practically everything a neutral fan could ask for. There was a great pace to the game, stunning goals, and a dramatic ending that had fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. The […]
Business of Soccer
/ 389 days agoPremier League blows European leagues out of the water in US
The Premier League is continuing its commanding lead in broadcasting revenue compared to other top European leagues. The English top flight recently agreed to a deal with Sky Sports/TNT for $8.45 billion to broadcast games domestically. However, the league also rakes in nearly $2.3 billion in foreign media rights as well. A large chunk of […]
Brazil
/ 389 days agoBrazil in turmoil as Ancelotti commits to Real Madrid until 2026
The Brazil national team has received a huge blow ahead of a massively important 2024. Carlo Ancelotti was previously heavily linked with a move from Real Madrid to Brazil in the upcoming summer, but his new contract ties him down through 2026. However, the veteran manager has now resisted the urge to jump ship and […]
Birmingham City
/ 389 days agoBirmingham, Palace eyeing a potential move for Steve Cooper
Birmingham City and Crystal Palace look set to battle it out for Steve Cooper. The coach was recently fired by Nottingham Forest after the club slipped to 17th in the Premier League table. Although in two different divisions, Birmingham and Palace are both currently fighting to avoid relegation. While the two sides are reportedly looking […]
Inter Miami CF
/ 395 days agoSuarez joins Inter Miami in reunion with former Barca stars
Luis Suarez has officially signed a contract with Inter Miami. The striker joins the club as a free agent after completing the 2023 season with Brazilian side Gremio. Suarez signed a one-year contract with the Major League Soccer side. An option to extend the deal an additional year has also been added to the agreement. […]
European Super League
/ 395 days agoLazio president says UEFA can't be 'regulator and seller'
Lazio president Claudio Lotito has applauded the recent court ruling on the European Super League (ESL). It was revealed on Thursday that the European Court of Justice essentially sides with ESL organizers in a case against FIFA and UEFA. The court officially declared that the two governing bodies abused their position in attempting to block […]
Americans Abroad
/ 395 days ago777 Partners move one step closer to buying Everton
777 Partners has cleared a massive hurdle in their attempt to purchase a majority stake in Everton. The investment firm previously agreed to buy 94% of the club from current owner Farhad Moshiri back in September. The deal, however, hit several snags in the following months. Multiple red flags quickly popped up regarding the financial […]
Club World Cup
/ 396 days agoMan City cruises to Club World Cup title, but key player injured
Manchester City dominated Fluminense on Friday to secure its first FIFA Club World Cup title. Pep Guardiola, however, is used to winning the competition. The victory was the manager's fourth triumph at the Club World Cup. He previously collected two titles with Barcelona and another with Bayern Munich. The matchup involved the two favorites to […]
benfica
/ 396 days agoThe 15+ clubs in support of the European Super League: Reports
There has been plenty of discussion and contrasting support for the European Super League (ESL) over the last two days. The breakaway division won a massive court case against FIFA and UEFA on Thursday which could pave the path to its recreation. ESL organizers previously attempted to form a new league in 2021 featuring the […]
Don Garber
/ 396 days agoFIFA's hypocrisy: One rule for soccer and a different one for MLS
FIFA exposed its hypocrisy this week when it went public with its response to the ruling on the European Super League, which is completely the opposite of the way it treats North America's version of The Super League, Major League Soccer (MLS). FIFA has one rule for soccer and a different one for MLS. This […]
American Soccer
/ 397 days agoKey dates in the 2024 MLS schedule
Major League Soccer officially announced the complete schedule of the upcoming 2024 season. The North American division will begin on Wednesday, February 21st, the earliest start date in the history of the competition. The 29th MLS campaign is also set to remain with 29 total teams. It is the first year that the division has […]
HBO Max
/ 397 days agoParamount, WarnerBros and TNT Sports are in merger talks
WarnerBros Discovery is in talks with Paramount over a potential merger that would include TNT Sports. Axios is reporting that the CEOs of each company met earlier this week in New York City to initiate discussions regarding a deal. David Zaslav currently heads Warner Bros. Discovery, while Bob Bakish has led Paramount since late 2019. […]
European Super League
/ 397 days agoExplained: What the European Super League ruling means
An official ruling in the much-anticipated case involving the European Super League (ESL) has come to light. The European Court of Justice declared that UEFA and FIFA abused their positions in attempting to block the ESL from forming. The two governing bodies of the sport acted unlawfully by threatening to sanction clubs for joining the […]
English Football
/ 398 days agoNewcastle sporting director expected to take over at Man United
Newcastle's sporting director Dan Ashworth looks set to make a switch to Manchester United. Ashworth previously joined the Magpies in 2022 after departing a similar role with Brighton. According to the Mail Sport, Ashworth is likely to move across England due to his ties with Sir Jim Ratcliffe's chemical company INEOS. Ratcliffe has previously agreed […]