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/ 894 days ago

Rangers targets Brighton recruiter Sam Jewell as football director

Change is rolling in at the Ibrox Stadium, and Rangers is looking to name a new director of football operations. On Sunday, Rangers named a new head coach in Philippe Clement, the former manager at Monaco. However, its overhaul is going well beyond the head coach. Rangers want a Brighton transfer expert to lead the […]

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/ 895 days ago

Brighton, Brentford and the sustainability of moneyball in soccer

In an era of ballooning transfer fees and wages with more cash going around than ever, the frugal nature of select clubs has been exemplary in the soccer world. Taking advantage of statistics has allowed clubs like Brighton and Brentford to set themselves apart from other clubs without so much funding. However, there is concern […]

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/ 895 days ago

Glazers remain at the core of United's decade of struggles

Big spending led to big expectations for Manchester United since the Sir Alex Ferguson era. Couple that with everything the Scot achieved at Old Trafford, and the spotlight on players at Manchester United is brighter than any other club in England. However, the one thing weighing this club down remains the ownership. The Glazer family […]

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/ 897 days ago

Balogun claims Arsenal exit was not decided by Arteta

United States men's national team striker Folarin Balogun has revealed some interesting information regarding his move away from Arsenal and boss Mikel Arteta this summer. The center forward switched from the Gunners to French side Monaco in a deal worth up to $42 million. Balogun claims that his transfer was not exactly up to Arsenal […]

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/ 898 days ago

Wilshere coaching Colorado Rapids would make perfect sense

Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is gaining interest from Major League Soccer side Colorado Rapids. The Athletic reports that the retired star recently interviewed for the club's vacant head coaching position. Not only did Wilshere meet with Rapids brass regarding the opening, but the club is considering hiring the former midfielder. The aforementioned news outlet […]

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/ 898 days ago

EPL referees fighting live audio of VAR discussions

English referees are resisting calls to broadcast live audio of discussions during VAR reviews. Current laws prevent live broadcasts of conversations between on-field referees and VAR officials. However, Mark Bullingham, the chief executive officer of the Football Association (FA) is open to helping change these rules. Along with being a top exec in the FA, […]

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/ 899 days ago

Beckham called Maguire to offer advice on dealing with abuse

Manchester United center-back Harry Maguire has revealed that David Beckham reached out to offer his support during repeated abuse from United supporters. The defender has been under intense scrutiny over the last few years by home and away fans. Maguire previously joined the Red Devils four years ago in a massive $97 million move from […]

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/ 899 days ago

Ian Wright justly says Arsenal needs Ivan Toney to win EPL title

Former Arsenal legend Ian Wright has claimed that the Gunners need a new center forward to win the Premier League title. The north London outfit led the English top flight for much of the 2022/23 season. However, they eventually fell to Manchester City in the end. Wright acknowledged that Arsenal's lack of a main goalscorer […]

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/ 900 days ago

Newcastle planning to expand stadium to 65,000 seats

Newcastle United has started looking at an expansion to its stadium, St. James' Park. The team's arena currently has a capacity of just over 52,000 fans, which is the seventh-largest stadium in the Premier League. However, the club wants to expand its seats to fit up to 65,000 supporters. If completed, only Manchester United's Old […]

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/ 900 days ago

Burnley and Chelsea game nearly had another VAR debacle

Premier League officials nearly had yet another VAR debacle during a matchup between Burnley and Chelsea at the weekend. The league has come under fire for a series of officiating blunders in recent months. However, a massive mistake in a recent Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur game has brought the league to an official crisis. Luis […]

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/ 900 days ago

Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard announces his retirement

Former Belgium international star Eden Hazard has officially announced his retirement from the sport. The winger recently departed Real Madrid after his contract at the club was terminated in the summer. There were rumors that Hazard had opportunities to continue his playing career, but he ultimately made the decision to retire at the age of […]

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/ 902 days ago

Brighton hold Liverpool in pulsating four goal thriller

Brighton held Liverpool to a 2-2 draw in an absorbing encounter at the Amex Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The hosts took an early lead in the 20th minute when Simon Adingra dispossessed Alexis MacAllister outside the box before curling a low shot past Alisson into the net. Brighton passing controls the game Roberto De Zerbi's […]

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/ 904 days ago

EPL Commentators on NBC: Oct. 7 & 8

Just before the October international break, Premier League clubs try to send their players out with wins. That may be easier said than done for some clubs. Some of the top clubs are struggling mightily. Others see the hiatus for national team play as inopportune based on good form. Regardless of all that, the highlight […]

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/ 906 days ago

Newcastle stuns PSG in front of thunderous home crowd

Newcastle beat PSG on Wednesday evening in the English side's first Champions League home game in 20 years. The Magpies grabbed an early lead on the night and would not look back. Although PSG has dominated in France, it could not get it done on a rainy night on Tyneside. The atmosphere at St. James' […]

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/ 906 days ago

Chelsea chase signing of highly-rated New York Red Bulls striker

Chelsea wants to sign 15-year-old New York Red Bulls prospect Julian Hall. The Blues has been monitoring the teen for six months now. Hall previously featured, and scored twice, for NYRB during a U15 Generation Adidas Cup game against Chelsea back in April. The starlet recently became the second-youngest player to ever play in a […]