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Scrapping FA Cup replays financially hurts lower level clubs

The Football Association (FA) and the Premier League have agreed to cancel FA Cup replays from the first round onwards. An announcement regarding the tournament changes happened on Thursday as part of a new six-year deal between the two sides. The change will launch ahead of the 2024/25 season. The FA Cup currently has no […]

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/ 4 days ago

Everton files appeal to reduce second points deduction

Everton issued an appeal against the second points deduction from just one week ago. The Premier League docked the Merseyside club two points for violations of profitability and sustainability regulations (PSR). Premier League regulations state no club can lose $134 million over three years. However, Everton's financial records showed losses of $112.5 million in the […]

TV

/ 5 days ago

The Final: Attack on Wembley trailer focuses on 2020 Euro debacle

Netflix has released the official trailer for the upcoming documentary The Final: Attack on Wembley. The movie will highlight crowd disorder ahead of the UEFA Euro 2020 final between England and Italy. By advancing to the title-deciding match, the Three Lions were able to play the final in front of their home fans. Wembley Stadium […]

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/ 8 days ago

Premier League offside technology will be huge improvement

Semi-automated offside technology is finally coming to the Premier League. On Thursday, the English top flight announced that its clubs collectively voted to implement the technology for the 2024/25 season. All 20 of the Premier League teams voted in favor of making the switch. Although the technology will soon enter Premier League matches, it will […]

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/ 21 days ago

More than iconic: Ex-England captain Steph Houghton to retire

The 2023-24 Women's Super League season will mark the end of the career of England icon Steph Houghton. She is currently a Manchester City defender and a former captain of England's national soccer team. At 35 years old, Houghton is one of the players on City's championship-contending team. She also holds the record for most […]

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/ 22 days ago

Kobbie Mainoo is becoming undroppable for United and England

Teenage phenom Kobbie Mainoo is quickly becoming a fan-favorite player for both Manchester United and the England national team. The midfielder essentially burst onto the scene as a relatively unknown 18-year-old prospect just a few months ago. He grabbed his official Premier League debut in February of 2023, but an ankle injury kept him on […]

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/ 23 days ago

Bukayo Saka needs trophies to establish world-class status

Bukayo Saka has spent the last three years establishing himself as one of the best players in the Premier League. The Arsenal winger regularly ranks toward the top in goals across the league, and his ability to provide is also strong. He bumped up his assist and goal tallies in each of the last three […]

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/ 32 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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/ 32 days ago

Harry Kane suffers injury with Bayern: Will he play for England?

Despite hurting his ankle in Saturday's victory against Darmstadt, Harry Kane will be a part of the England group. The England captain, with a twisted ankle, almost sent Gareth Southgate reeling, as he left the pitch late in the 5-2 victory. Despite scoring this weekend, the manager replaced him in the 88th minute because he […]

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/ 42 days ago

Two Brighton fans attacked before Roma Europa League game

Two Brighton fans were attacked Wednesday night in Italy ahead of the club's Europa League matchup with Roma on Thursday. The Premier League side previously qualified for European competition for the first time in their history. Not only did they manage to grab a place in the Europa League, but they topped their group earlier […]

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/ 43 days ago

UK bids for men's World Cup off table for next two decades

The United Kingdom has officially announced its intention to host the Women's World Cup. However, the possibility of hosting the men's tournament won't be considered for another 20 years. Efforts to host the event in 2006 and 2018 were unsuccessful, therefore the country hasn't hosted the event since 1966. UK Sport has unveiled a comprehensive […]

News

/ 44 days ago

Identifying the European countries most in favor of Super League

The European Super League has teams reporting interest from different countries across the continent. At the time of its original announcement, clubs in England, Italy, Spain and France signed on for the controversial competition. Many of those clubs backtracked after their fans protested the idea. Now, the league is testing the waters to see how […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 64 days ago

Struggling United has the most expensive squad in soccer history

A new UEFA report claims that Manchester United has the most expensive squad in the history of soccer. Figures from the European Club Finance and Investment Landscape study show that the Red Devils paid about $1.5 billion in combined transfer fees on their players up until the end of the 2023 financial year. Headlining the […]

England

/ 67 days ago

England turn to Rangers keeper in search of Euro 2024 No. 1

After admitting to having a goalkeeper issue, England manager Gareth Southgate may once again rely on Jack Butland. With Euro 2024 quickly coming, Jordan Pickford of Everton is England's No 1. However, Southgate is short on backup alternatives. Since Arsenal signed David Raya last summer, Aaron Ramsdale has been a substitute for most of the […]

IFAB

/ 71 days ago

IFAB wants 'cooling off periods' for heated player arguments

Referees could soon temporarily halt matches and issue "cooling off periods" to combat hostility on the pitch. According to a recent report by The Times, the proposed rule change is part of an upcoming International Football Association Board (IFAB) meeting. IFAB helps set official rules for soccer. The introduction of cooling-off periods would potentially stop […]