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/ 794 days ago

FA Cup last-eight drama yields another potential derby in Final

This weekend's quarterfinals of the FA Cup provided high-intensity clashes that demanded stoppage-time and extra-time goals to set up a fascinating semifinal draw. In the end, three familiar faces emerged to reach the semifinals of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium. Manchester City, the defending champions, comfortably advanced over Newcastle courtesy of a first-half brace […]

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/ 805 days ago

New Everton? Leicester risks point deduction for FFP violation

Championship team Leicester City faces a possible points punishment next season if the league finds the Foxes guilty of an FFP violation. The rules in consideration are the Profitability and Sustainability Regulations (PSR). The English Football League (EFL) considers Leicester City to be in danger of violating season-specific financial regulations. Although March 1 was the […]

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/ 820 days ago

Premier League to meet on $1.1 billion deal affecting big clubs

An emergency meeting of Premier League teams on a $1.1 billion agreement with the English Football League is imminent. There has been no movement for months. But on Thursday, Feb. 29, the 20 top-flight teams will meet. The idea is to try to agree on a six-year deal to assist the 72 EFL clubs in […]

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/ 869 days ago

Rooney managerial career: Is it end of the road?

Stories abound in soccer circles about legendary players who have shown unmatched passion, leadership, and talent on the field, forever altering the course of the game. But it's not usually a picnic making the jump from great player to great manager. Amazing performance on the field and managerial achievement are like two halves of a […]

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/ 887 days ago

USMNT star may cut loan short to return to Leeds

USMNT star, Brenden Aaronson, may be heading back to Leeds United sooner than expected. The United States men's national team star previously completed a loan deal to move from England to Union Berlin. The German side secured an agreement to temporarily sign Aaronson after Leeds was relegated from the Premier League in May. However, the […]

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/ 904 days ago

Kristian Fletcher running out of time to make Swansea debut

Kristian Fletcher was loaned out by DC United to Swansea City in September to stay until December. It was expected that one of DC United's finest homegrown players would be given a chance in Europe. In addition, the fact that the teams are owned by the same people makes it even more logical that they […]

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/ 915 days ago

No end to misery: Three English clubs set to sue Everton

After receiving a ten-point punishment from the Premier League, Everton has fallen back into the relegation zone. The commission reviewed the only allegation of Financial Fair Play violation from the previous season and reached its judgment based on that analysis. The Premier League made clear that Everton will lose 10 points due to the club's […]

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/ 923 days ago

Relegated Premier League clubs set for sizeable revenue boost

Teams relegated from the Premier League will soon have the opportunity to allocate a larger percentage of their revenue to player wages compared to their Championship counterparts. The disparity between the Premier League and the Championship has become increasingly pronounced, with wealthier clubs consolidating their positions while others struggle to keep pace. It has always […]

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/ 929 days ago

English Championship is better because there's no VAR

Video Assistant Referee technology (VAR) has once again become a major talking point in a Premier League match. While many see it as the top league in the world, controversy regarding refereeing decisions regularly haunts the division. It did not take long for this to continue during matchday 11 of the schedule. Fulham hosted Manchester […]

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/ 935 days ago

QPR poised for shock reunion with familiar manager for third stint

Following the dismissal of Gareth Ainsworth, QPR are reportedly searching for a new manager and have their sights set on a very familiar candidate. After finishing 20th in the previous season's standings and barely avoiding relegation, the Hoops were hoping for a successful season in the EFL Championship over the summer. Unfortunately, this campaign's events […]

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/ 950 days ago

Sheffield Wednesday hires youngest manager in EFL

Sheffield Wednesday has officially announced the hiring of Danny Rohl as their new manager. With his arrival, the 34-year-old German now becomes the youngest manager in the entire English Football League setup. This includes the second-tiered Championship, all the way down to League Two. Rohl is also younger than Wednesday striker Lee Gregory as well. […]

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/ 967 days ago

Save $10 on an ESPN+ subscription before the price goes up

Due to inflation, the price of just about everything is increasing these days. And watching live soccer is no exception. ESPN+, the streaming service from The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is set to jump in price on October 12, 2023. But if you act now, you can lock in the current price of an ESPN+ […]

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/ 973 days ago

American investors in talks over West Bromwich Albion sale

With current owner Guochuan Lai hoping to sell before year's end, West Bromwich Albion may seek an American owner. There is mounting pressure for West Brom to find financial backing. The club's financial woes are worsening. The Championship club failed to generate sufficient revenue via player sales during the summer transfer window. Off-field issues at […]

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/ 1013 days ago

Leeds to punish star player over refusal to play and transfer push

Wilfried Gnonto, a winger for Leeds United, faces discipline for skipping the team's match against Birmingham City on Saturday. The Italian international is trying to force a transfer by not traveling with the team and is now risking punishment. Leeds had previously communicated to Gnonto and his agents that he won't be up for sale […]

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/ 1021 days ago

Comparison of team payrolls between MLS and Championship

A wide variety of leagues exist in the world of professional soccer, each with its own history, rules, and economics. When compared to the traditional club structure of the Championship, Major League Soccer's wage cap and single-entity structure encourage financial stability and parity, respectively. Knowing how teams in these two major leagues on different continents […]