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/ 422 days ago

Premier League's jaw-dropping viewership crushes NFL

More information from Manchester City's recent court battle with the Premier League is coming to light. The reigning English champions went head-to-head with the league over Associated Party Transaction (APT) laws. APTs are sponsorship deals between clubs and companies directly linked to the owners of these teams. While the two sides will likely continue to […]

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/ 427 days ago

How to fit Bellingham, Foden and Palmer into England's lineup

This week, Lee Carsley named a talented England squad that features three elite midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer and Phil Foden. Each of the young stars would be one of the top players in any international team. England is fortunate to have so many top players in the squad, but that also creates a situation. […]

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/ 427 days ago

Carsley boosted as England FA resists contact with top coaches

The English Football Association (FA) is taking its time to pursue a new head coach for the national team as Lee Carsley oversees things. Former Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate stepped down from the position in July after failing to triumph at Euro 2024. With Southgate at the helm, England, just as they did in […]

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/ 428 days ago

Watkins targets Kane's starting England spot ahead of UCL matchup

Star Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins has claimed he wants to supplant Harry Kane in the England national team. Kane has essentially been the main starting center forward for the Three Lions over the last nine years. After making his senior national team debut in March 2015, the Bayern Munich striker quickly became a vital […]

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/ 434 days ago

Drug busts, Euro 2024 fuel 14% rise of soccer arrests in UK

Arrests at soccer games in the UK are on the rise. United Kingdom government officials revealed that 2,584 total soccer-related arrests happened across the 2023/24 season. This figure represents 320 more arrests (14%) compared to the previous year. Because there were more arrests, bans are also trending upward as well. For instance, as of August […]

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/ 439 days ago

USMNT in talks for England friendly match prior 2026 World Cup

The USMNT are reportedly in discussions with England to arrange a high-profile international friendly as part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. This potential matchup will take place on the East Coast of the United States. Thus, it is a critical step for both nations as they gear up for the world’s biggest […]

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/ 439 days ago

Reece James' comeback timetable from injury still up in air

Reece James' Chelsea comeback has been indefinitely delayed, with the defender suffering another injury. The 24-year-old fullback's growth has been greatly slowed by a series of fitness concerns. He has been sidelined by hamstring issues for the last two seasons, and he suffered another setback during preseason. Reece James' struggles with injuries have been well-documented. […]

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/ 440 days ago

Being an Arsenal fan creates problems for UK Prime Minister

Sir Keir Starmer, the prime minister of the United Kingdom, has received heat for receiving corporate hospitality from Arsenal. Starmer is a long-term fan of the Gunners and was previously a season ticket holder. Nevertheless, the politician has since given up his usual seats at Emirates Stadium after he assumed office earlier this summer. Starmer […]

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/ 440 days ago

Nottingham Forest owner targets massive new stadium

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has claimed that he wants to significantly expand the club's stadium. City Ground, Forest's home since 1898, has a maximum capacity of just over 30,000 fans. As a result, it is now the 15th-largest stadium among all current Premier League clubs. Nevertheless, the Greek businessman has plans to increase this […]

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/ 444 days ago

Exploring the US and UK cultural divide on soccer ticket prices

Aston Villa was recently in the news after facing an immediate backlash from fans about its UEFA Champions League prices. Non-season ticket holders have to pay around $111 for the cheapest ticket. While some American fans might consider this a fair price, especially for a Champions League match, Aston Villa supporters expressed frustration over the […]

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/ 444 days ago

Black Arsenal book explores club’s relationship to black culture

Dr Clive Chijioke Nwonka and Matthew Harle’s much-anticipated new book, Black Arsenal: Club, Culture, Identity, can be essential. In what already feels like a vital, seminal text, Black Arsenal weaves together insight from professors, artists, fans, coaches, photographers, ex-players, and journalists alike, in charting Arsenal Football Club’s pioneering relationship with Black British culture in the […]

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/ 448 days ago

Arsenal backs Arteta to deliver trophies with new contract

Arsenal has officially announced that Mikel Arteta has signed a contract extension to remain with the club. The highly-rated manager was previously set to become a free agent following the 2024/25 season. Nevertheless, the new deal will keep the Spaniard with the North London side until 2027. As he was entering his final year under […]

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/ 449 days ago

Messi or Ronaldo? GOAT's longevity inspires Harry Kane

England captain Harry Kane is looking to Cristiano Ronaldo as a model of longevity in football. As Kane earned his 100th cap for England, he’s drawing inspiration from Ronaldo. The Portuguese, at 39 years old, recently scored his 900th career goal in a UEFA Nations League match against Croatia. CR7 continues to shine on the […]

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/ 449 days ago

Man United posts $144 million losses in latest financial report

Manchester United has revealed losses of around $144 million for the most recent financial year. The Red Devils also announced revenues reaching $863 million for the year ending on June 30th. Nevertheless, net losses are rising at the club due to continued investments in the roster. The latest tally takes overall losses at United to […]

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/ 451 days ago

Stark differences between Carsley and Varas as interim coaches

Both England and the United States men's national team are in a state of flux with interim coaches in the form of Lee Carsley and Mikey Varas. With Carsley, England won its Nations League opener against Ireland on the back of several changes, both tactically and among the squad. It was a radically different approach […]