ALL POSTS TAGGED "England" - Page 9
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/ 226 days agoPremier 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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/ 240 days agoMore 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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/ 241 days agoKobbie 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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/ 242 days agoBukayo 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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/ 250 days agoFA 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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/ 251 days agoHarry 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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/ 261 days agoTwo 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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/ 262 days agoUK 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 […]
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/ 263 days agoIdentifying 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
/ 282 days agoStruggling 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 […]
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/ 286 days agoEngland 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
/ 290 days agoIFAB 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
/ 290 days agoRatcliffe 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, […]
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/ 293 days agoEngland 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
/ 295 days agoPremier 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 […]