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/ 922 days ago

Leeds fans make 7,000-mile trip to deliver bucket to Bielsa

Despite departing Leeds nearly two years ago, Marcelo Bielsa is still an admired figure with the club's fanbase. After all, the Argentine manager previously guided the Whites back to the Premier League in 2020. It was the team's first season in the top flight since the 2003/04 campaign. Bielsa also instilled an attractive playing style […]

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/ 922 days ago

Everton in peril as 777 takeover stalls plus FFP concerns

777 Partners' planned takeover of Everton is stalling. Farhad Moshiri previously agreed to sell his majority stake in the Premier League club to Miami-based 777 Partners. However, the deal may now be in doubt due to the investment group's precarious financial situation. According to a report by the New York Times, 777 has failed to […]

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/ 922 days ago

Premier League offers UK TV more games than before

The Premier League announced it will substantially increase the number of matches shown live on TV in the UK beginning with the 2025/26 season. The league will make all Sunday 2 p.m. matches available to broadcasters for the first time. Also, the Premier League is adding an extra round of midweek fixtures. This brings the […]

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/ 923 days ago

Sandro Tonali could miss rest of season due to betting on Milan

Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali has reportedly admitted to betting on soccer matches. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian star made the admission during a recent meeting with Turin-based prosecutors. The report claims that Tonali gambled on AC Milan games while he was with the team. Tonali previously made an initial loan move to […]

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/ 923 days ago

American financial model better than Europe says MLS executive

Soccer has a wide variety of leagues, each with a distinct financial model, and that differs between Europe and any American league. A combination of privately owned teams and various degrees of financial inequality predominate on the scene in Europe, the home of renowned leagues like the English Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A. […]

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/ 924 days ago

Ratcliffe deal unlikely to impact Manchester United transfers

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is edging closer to obtaining a 25% stake in Manchester United. Although the billionaire was previously hoping for a majority takeover, it seems as if he will settle for a smaller percentage of the club. Negotiations between Ratcliffe and United's current ownership, the Glazer family, have been ongoing for nearly a year. […]

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/ 925 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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/ 926 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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/ 926 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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/ 926 days ago

Spurs' stadium vandalized, damage costs to exceed six figures

Numerous acts of vandalism have resulted in over six figures in damage to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. During the weeklong break for international competition, a group of vandals attacked Spurs' north London stadium, causing damage to the stadium and its surrounding area. This event occurred on Monday, October 9, the day after the NFL game […]

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/ 926 days ago

Liverpool to break bank to replace Saudi-bound Mohamed Salah

Following renewed rumors that Mohamed Salah could join a Saudi club, Liverpool are said to be prepared to break their transfer record next summer to replace him. With the Reds already having sold Fabinho and Jordan Henderson to clubs in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Ittihad's £150 million offer for Mohamed Salah may have been too […]

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/ 927 days ago

Two options on table for Aston Villa to resolve Castore kit issues

Castore, the producer of the 2023/24 Aston Villa wet-look shirts, plan to provide the club with numerous options to address the problem. Although the issue is most apparent on Aston Villa's home jerseys, which get noticeably darker throughout games, players have complained that the white away kit is just as bad. Due to its inability […]

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/ 927 days ago

Guardiola planning blockbuster move for Real Madrid midfielder

Pep Guardiola, manager of treble champions Manchester City, allegedly has his sights set on Real Madrid senior midfielder Toni Kroos. Last year, rumors circulated that Kroos was debating whether to retire or continue his career in Madrid. Given that he had already retired from Germany at the international level, this would have hardly been a […]

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/ 927 days ago

No Qatar takeover for Man Utd: Ratcliffe agrees 25% stake

The state of Qatar will not be taking over Man Utd. The bid fronted by Sheikh Jassim was withdrawn. In November of last year, United's owners, the Glazer family, made the decision to sell the team. Two of the more persistent suitors were Sheikh Jassim and the British petrochemicals magnate Jim Ratcliffe, acting via his […]

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/ 927 days ago

Burger love story: Chelsea banned food truck to save Hazard

Former Chelsea and Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard was widely considered to be among the sport's all-time greats, despite his relationship with food. Hazard's career has been a roller coaster, with many moments of brilliance and occasional disappointments. He was known for his great dribbling ability, inventiveness on the pitch, and propensity for scoring goals. […]