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/ 66 days agoWhat are Manchester City's 115 most serious alleged breaches?
Manchester City's hearing that will determine whether the club broke the Premier League's financial rules began this week. In total, 115 broken Premier League financial rules charges have been leveled against Manchester City. In what many have called the sport's trial of the century, it's expected to take roughly ten weeks before a decision can […]
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/ 66 days agoMost famous clubs who have played in EFL League One
EFL League One holds clubs steeped in history. That includes teams who have recent stints in the Premier League. For instance, Reading, Birmingham City, Wigan Athletic, and Huddersfield Town have each played in the top flight since 2010. They may have fallen on harder times, but there is always the potential for promotion. After all, […]
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/ 67 days agoHigh praise: Pochettino earns Pep's support as new USA boss
Mauricio Pochettino’s appointment as the head coach of the USMNT has sent ripples through the soccer world. Announced earlier this week, Pochettino will lead USA through to the 2026 World Cup; marking his first venture into international management. His first press conference on Friday sparked reactions from key figures in the sport; notably from Manchester […]
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/ 69 days agoMan City's 115 charges decision may undermine Premier League
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola faced reporters on Friday during a regularly scheduled press conference. Premier League coaches typically field questions about injury updates and their opponents ahead of games. The Spaniard touched on these subjects as City is set to host Brentford on Saturday. Nevertheless, there was a fairly large elephant in the press […]
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/ 70 days agoManchester City to begin hearing on 115 charges next week
Manchester City's hearing regarding their 115 financial charges is finally set to start. According to Sky Sports, the Premier League will begin presenting its case against the club on Monday, Sep. 16. While the case is nearly underway, soccer fans should not expect a verdict soon. The process will begin in the coming days, but […]
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/ 72 days agoWill the Premier League's Big 6 ever bounce back?
Throughout the 2000s, Arsenal, Man United, Liverpool and Chelsea dominated the Premier League’s top four spots. Arsene Wenger’s Gunners and Sir Alex Ferguson’s United battled to win the title a combined five times between 1999 and 2004. Chelsea, led by Russian money from Roman Abramovich, disrupted the status quo with back-to-back title wins in 2004/05 […]
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/ 73 days agoManchester City keeping tabs on Bayern prodigy Jamal Musiala
Manchester City is reportedly ready to move for the German international next year. Should an opportunity arise, Man City is aware that it will likely have to offer well over $130 million to have a chance at tempting Bayern Munich. Musiala's current contract expires in June 2026, and Bayern Munich has been adamant that it […]
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/ 74 days agoHaaland to renew with City but there's a catch in favor of Madrid
Looks like Manchester City are about to secure the future of prolific striker Erling Haaland, with a new contract extension. The Norwegian superstar's new contract will reportedly have a release clause, however, so he may still sign with Real Madrid. Since joining Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, Haaland has taken the Premier League […]
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/ 77 days agoUnited cause City trouble with Premier League schedule
Manchester City are no strangers to fixture congestion, but their latest scheduling issue has stirred concerns over player welfare. The Sky Blues will have to contend with two matches within just three days. That leaves City with no time for recovery or proper training between games. Ironically, it’s not City's fault. Instead, it’s a clash […]
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/ 77 days agoReal Madrid targets Rodri as their marquee 2025 signing
Real Madrid is reportedly eyeing a potential move for Spanish star Rodri next summer. The Manchester City midfielder has been a smash hit since his arrival from Atletico Madrid back in 2019. City spent about $77 million to sign the dynamic midfielder at the time. Despite the massive fee, Rodri has been worth every penny […]
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/ 79 days agoMulti-club ownership continues to fail fans, players and soccer
Multi-club ownership (MCO) models are becoming common in professional soccer. In the 2023/24 season, just four of the 20 Premier League clubs had controlling owners from the UK. UEFA also found in 2023 that 180 clubs worldwide were part of an MCO group. Global investment in soccer has seen a massive shift from single club […]
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/ 86 days agoJoao Cancelo exits Manchester City - leaves complicated legacy
Legacy in soccer is often associated with how wonderful a player has served a club. Those who reach the heights of success develop their version of a legacy within a club. In the case of Joao Cancelo and his time at Manchester City, it is a mixed bag of emotions. The Premier League ultimately says […]
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/ 86 days agoGundogan sees future in coaching after learning from Guardiola
Manchester City returnee Ilkay Gundogan is ready to learn more under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola. The Spaniard is perhaps the best manager in soccer currently and one of the best historically. The German midfielder has had the opportunity to see his managerial prowess up close. Moreover, from his spot as a defensive midfielder, Gundogan […]
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/ 89 days agoCity to appeal 115 charges, case could drag on until mid-2025
Manchester City are currently in a significant legal battle that could have profound implications for their future, as the club faces 115 charges related to breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. The most serious allegations involve the failure to provide accurate financial information over nearly a decade (2009-10 to 2017-18). These charges, if proven, […]
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/ 94 days agoGundogan leaving Barcelona bumps youth, growth to forefront
Ilkay Gundogan has accepted that his time at Barcelona is coming to an end. The German midfielder looked to be a part of Hansi Flick's first team ahead of the 2024/25 season. However, a preference for development and younger players has relegated the 33-year-old to the transfer market. There, he is the subject of links […]