As the technology becomes more widespread and available, more soccer leagues and cups adopt the video assistant referee, or VAR. This fifth official works behind the scenes to identify several infractions that may go unnoticed on the field. VAR works to address fouls. That can be a foul in the build-up to a goal or […]

The 2023 FIFA Club World Cup draw took place on Tuesday. The continental cup champions from each of the six confederations will travel to Saudi Arabia to compete. There, they will join the defending champions of the Saudi Pro League, Al-Ittihad, as the host always has a representative in the tournament. Al-Ittihad now has Karim […]

The September international window is significant because it is when CONMEBOL starts the grand 2026 World Cup qualifying process. In three years, the United States, Mexico and Canada welcomes at least six nations from South America. As it has become tradition, the qualifications take place in a league-style competition. All nations play home and away […]

The September international break regularly warrants complaints even if it produces great games. With the European calendar starting to hit its stride come September, this puts a wrench in what has happened in the first month of the season. However, international windows regularly provide a different kind of flair. This month, qualification officially opens for […]

Love it or hate it, here comes another FIFA international break and matchday five in Euro 2024 qualifying. Fans may highlight the beginning of World Cup qualifying for the 2026 tournament. However, the September international window brings a pair of games in the buildup to Euro 2024. Matchday five takes place from Thursday, Sep. 7 […]

A rain soaked weekend in Spain did not dampen the mood of Jude Bellingham and Real Madrid but it did postpone the high profile match between Atletico Madrid and Sevilla. Real Madrid remain perfect Real Madrid came from behind to beat Getafe 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu thanks to another goal from Jude Bellingham. Getafe […]

Another exciting weekend of Serie A action sees Inter & AC Milan on top with perfect records; Napoli falling to Lazio; and AS Roma continue to struggle Milan clubs set the pace Inter Milan maintained their perfect start to the Serie A season with a comprehensive 4-0 home win over Fiorentina on Sunday. France forward […]

Bayer Leverkusen find themselves on top of the Bundesliga after they record their 3rd win in just as many matches. Bayern Munich too remain perfect while there is a shuffle on teams below the top two. Union Berlin's home run ends RB Leipzig ended Union Berlin's club record 24-game unbeaten run at home in the […]

The early weeks of the Premier League season has seen some familiar faces emerge as potential title challengers. Defending champions Manchester City maintained their perfect record with a 5-1 thrashing of Fulham, but Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham remain just two points behind after securing impressive wins alongside West Ham United as well. Arsenal with late […]

With another transfer window closed, many still wonder how exactly does Barcelona keep signing star players even though the club reportedly has over €1 billion ($1.08 billion) in debt. Betting on the future The club has done this by getting loans using future revenue streams as collateral. Specifically, Barcelona has leveraged future ticket sales, media […]

Messi has been the top VIP in Miami since coming over to MLS. His bodyguard during games tells that story. Everyone is trying to see the Argentine, and ticket prices have consequently shot up. Some people want their Messi and Miami viewership to be as lavish as it comes. Therefore, the VIP experience fits their […]

The top of the Serie A table at the end of the year could look just like it does after the roundup of this past weekend. Napoli, Inter Milan and AC Milan find themselves with two wins from two games. Yet, the surprise so far is Hellas Verona, which is also up there on six […]

While Real Madrid are the only team to maintain a perfect record in LaLiga after this weekend, any roundup would be incomplete without other storylines. For example, neighbors Atletico Madrid made waves with a goal-scoring masterclass. Also, Real's top rivals, Barcelona, fought a feisty affair against Villarreal, it was their neighbors Atletico that grabbed the […]

Last week, I went on assignment to North Wales to get a first-hand glimpse of what the United States of Wrexham phenomenon is like in person. As fate would have it, the Wrexham match I attended was the stunning 5-5 draw against Swindon Town. That comeback draw was certainly an eyeopener, but it was only […]

The second round of matches in the Bundesliga provided plenty of excitement. New signings made an immediate impact. They played roles in thrilling comebacks, late drama and some surprises at both ends of the table. This weekend, the Bundesliga produced a roundup that could provide a glimpse into the later part of the campaign. Bundesliga […]