Manchester United has continued to struggle with Old Trafford, and the ownership is pondering the construction of a new stadium. This would mean the Red Devils would move out of the venue that has been their home since 1910. However, it would be a solution to a stadium that has fallen into disrepair. The infamous […]

Media rights in sports have exponentially grown worldwide, as competitions pull billions in revenue. Soccer has been one of the driving forces for that. The sport's continued growth has seen American broadcasters toss more cash around to attract more viewers. For example, NBC is paying the English Premier League $433 million per year for six […]

India is known in the Western world as a cricket-mad nation. The sport is a religion in India, and the players are bestowed with demi-god status. Even the narrowest streets are turned into a cricket pitch by kids desperate to showcase their talents. In such a cultural setting, I was among the minority who followed […]

For Manchester United sensation Marcus Rashford, it seems that art imitates life. The past year has been tumultuous for the Englishman, marred by multiple incidents ranging from speeding offenses to personal mishaps. Just recently, Rashford was handed a six-month driving ban for speeding in December 2023. Yet, just two days before his court hearing for […]

Liverpool are reportedly targeting Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen as they prepare for the upcoming 2024-25 season. With the Reds currently in the United States for their preseason tour, new manager Arne Slot is using this time to evaluate his squad and identify key areas needing reinforcement. The potential acquisition of Malen, a former Arsenal […]

Manchester United's pursuit of top-tier defensive talent has put them in a familiar position, having to contend with paying higher transfer fees and wages. Their fans often argue that when United come calling, clubs often inflate player valuations significantly. The recent pursuit of Lille's Leny Yoro and the ongoing saga involving Bayern Munich's Matthijs de […]

Tottenham are reportedly negotiating to sell a minority stake in a deal that could value the club at an impressive $4.8 billion. This move is part of a strategic effort by Chairman Daniel Levy and the club’s majority owners, ENIC Group (ENIC). They want to attract fresh investment for various ambitious projects and bolster their […]

On Saturday, Aston Villa fans turned up in droves at Columbus Crew's stadium for the first of three preseason friendlies on the club's USA tour. For some, the pilgrimage was their first opportunity to see a club they’re connected to through family history. “I was born in Birmingham, but only lived there until I was […]

Southampton are preparing for life back in the Premier League, and have agreed deals to sign two Brazilians from Sao Paulo. Welington and Juan, both from Brazil, are now Saints players after the club successfully negotiated their transfers. Upon the expiration of their contracts with Sao Paulo, both players will join Southampton in January 2025. […]

Whilst Chelsea have made headlines through their incoming signings in recent years, the back-end of the 2024 summer transfer window is likely to see an exodus from Stamford Bridge. As Chelsea navigate through a transformative summer, they will try to offload up to 12 players to streamline the squad. They also aim to bring in […]

The debate regarding foreign leagues playing meaningful matches in the United States has been a hot topic in recent months. Top European teams already travel across the Atlantic Ocean to play preseason friendlies. Over a dozen of such clubs are currently Stateside at the moment. Nevertheless, scheduling foreign regular season fixtures in America is a […]

Arsenal and Manchester United face off on Saturday evening with a friendly in the United States. The contest pits two of the most historic clubs in England against one another in front of a boisterous American audience. Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium will host the encounter that is expected to have an attendance of roughly 50,000. […]

Major League Soccer has always faced an uphill battle against its European counterpart for different reasons. Fans crave the quality that European soccer provides that a relatively young MLS cannot compete with. Interest in other sports often hurts viewership for MLS, while early kickoff times in Europe seldom conflict with other major events. Finally, the […]

Manchester United continues their shakeup behind the scenes under Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The British billionaire recently took over the team's operations when he purchased a minority stake in the club. It was previously revealed that Ratcliffe wanted to fire around 250 employees to cut costs. This figure represents about 20% of their entire workforce. The […]

Arsenal looks set to complete a deal for Riccardo Calafiori in the coming days. The Gunners recently agreed a final fee with Bologna regarding the Italian defender late last week. The two sides were previously locked in negotiations for weeks. Nevertheless, the Premier League side will pay Bologna a flat transfer fee of $43 million […]