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News

/ 638 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

/ 639 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

/ 658 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

/ 662 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

/ 666 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 […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 666 days ago

Ratcliffe wants to use taxpayer money to rebuild Old Trafford

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is exploring different ways to improve Manchester United's historic home of Old Trafford. According to The Telegraph, the British billionaire essentially wants to create a "Wembley of the North” in Manchester. Wembley Stadium, the home of the England national team, is currently the largest soccer arena in the country. Completed in 2007, […]

England

/ 669 days ago

England and Ghana to battle it out for new United rising star

Manchester United have endured on-field failures for a number of consecutive seasons. Moreover, they have always been renowned for its extraordinary capacity to produce the most promising youthful players in the sport. The most recent breakthrough talent appears to be midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, who is 18 years old. The adolescent's breakthrough from the youth academy […]

English Football

/ 671 days ago

Premier League January spending lowest in 12 years due to FFP

Premier League clubs had remarkably quiet January transfer windows, with the total spending in the league hitting $126 million. While this is still a large sum of money, it is just a fraction of the fees that these teams previously spent on new players. For reference, English top-flight clubs racked up over $1 billion in […]

English Football

/ 678 days ago

West Ham adds Kalvin Phillips to an already strong midfield core

West Ham has officially signed Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City. The deal is a straight six-month loan. This means that the dynamic midfielder will only remain with the Hammers for the remainder of the current campaign. Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that West Ham has a $50 million option to make the transfer permanent […]

Panini

/ 682 days ago

Panini sells out Women's Super League stickers on website

The first edition of the Women's Super League stickers on Panini sold out fast with fans actively seeking the collection. The incredible response to the collection has led to stores and the Panini website selling out of the Women's Super League packages. Argos, WH Smiths, Toys R Us, Smyths Toys, and the Panini website listed […]

England

/ 693 days ago

Former 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. […]

Bayern Munich

/ 693 days ago

Eric Dier set to complete shock move to Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich has agreed a surprising deal with Tottenham Hotspur to sign Eric Dier. The German giants have been in the market for a new versatile center back during the January transfer period. They previously attempted to sign highly rated Genoa defender Radu Dragusin in recent days. However, Spurs eventually grabbed the Romanian in a […]

Birmingham City

/ 702 days ago

Birmingham City sacks Wayne Rooney after just 15 games

Birmingham City Football Club sacked manager Wayne Rooney after fewer than three months in charge of the Championship club. Birmingham City has been on a spiral of form. After 15 games in the campaign under the Englishman, Birmingham City picked up just two wins. At the time of his arrival, Birmingham City FC was sixth […]

Jurgen Klopp

/ 712 days ago

Why you should know all about Jarell Quansah

Jarell Quansah has burst onto the scene and shocked the world. Before this season, only scouts familiar with the youth scouting scene and the Merseyside faithful knew his name. With 2024 on the horizon, Quansah has exceeded expectations and proven himself to be a mainstay in Liverpool's defense, if not one of the team's stars. […]

Chelsea

/ 713 days ago

Reece James takes aim at naysayers after hamstring surgery

Following Thursday's hamstring surgery, Chelsea captain Reece James informed his fans of his injury status. After suffering a persistent hamstring problem, the England and Chelsea fullback traveled to Finland for surgery. After suffering his most recent injury in last month's 2-0 defeat to Everton, James has undergone several evaluations. Given the gravity of the operation, […]