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/ 1039 days ago

Newcastle nearing $75 million deal with AC Milan for Tonali

Newcastle is reportedly close to agreeing a deal with AC Milan for Sandro Tonali. The defensive midfielder is regarded as a top player in his position and would cost the Magpies around $75 million. He would become just the sixth Italian to play for the club. The Athletic is reporting that the two teams are […]

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/ 1039 days ago

Premier League Summer Series commentator schedule

The Premier League Summer Series is bringing EPL clubs to US cities this summer. And now we know who will be calling the games for NBC Sports. Rebecca Lowe will host the pre- and post-match coverage for each game, with pitch-side coverage that will also feature Robbie Earle, Tim Howard and Stephen Warnock. Joe Speight […]

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/ 1039 days ago

Ilkay Gundogan agrees three-year contract with Barcelona

Former Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has reportedly agreed to a contract with Barcelona. The Germany international now departs the Premier League champions after seven years with the club. City had hoped to convince Gundogan to stay, but he is now set to join the Spanish giants instead. Sky Sports is reporting that City's contract […]

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/ 1039 days ago

Man City to rival Arsenal in bid for Declan Rice

Reigning Premier League title winners Manchester City are in on the sweepstakes for West Ham's Declan Rice. This is despite heavy links to Arsenal in the last several weeks. The Gunners have even had two bids rejected by the Hammers so far but will return for a third offer soon. According to Fabrizio Romano, City […]

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/ 1040 days ago

Survey shows nearly two-thirds of English fans oppose VAR

Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has become one of the more contentious topics of discussion for soccer fans. While it was introduced to help limit controversy, it has, instead, practically fueled debates regarding refereeing decisions. Now, a survey led by fans in England shows that VAR is currently as unpopular as ever. The BBC published a […]

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/ 1040 days ago

Arsenal agree $82 million fee with Chelsea for Havertz

Arsenal seems to have made its first signing of the summer. Despite West Ham's Declan Rice being the top target of the club, the Gunners have first reached an agreement with rivals Chelsea for Kai Havertz. The deal should go through soon for a total package of about $82 million. The Athletic is reporting that […]

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/ 1041 days ago

Bournemouth appoint Andoni Iraola, highly rated Spanish coach

Bournemouth has officially named Andoni Iraola as their new head coach. The move comes after the South Coast club shocked Premier League fans by sacking Gary O'Neil on Monday. O'Neil recently helped the Cherries avoid relegation and remain in the English top flight. Nevertheless, Bournemouth made the bold move to exchange O'Neil for the Spanish […]

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/ 1042 days ago

Bournemouth sacks Gary O'Neil after keeping Cherries up

Bournemouth sacked manager Gary O'Neil on Monday just weeks after he steered the club away from EPL relegation. The club named Andoni Iraola as the new manager on the same day. Iraola is moving from Ray Vallecano, where he was for three seasons. The 40-year-old manager originally arrived on an interim basis. However, he earned […]

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/ 1042 days ago

Brendan Rodgers returns to Celtic to replace Postecoglou

As Ange Postecoglou makes the change from Celtic to England, Brendan Rodgers is going in the opposite direction. After Leicester City sacked Rodgers during the 2022/23 campaign en route to relegation, Rodgers is winding up back in Scotland. There, he had a successful stint as manager. He helped the Hoops to two Scottish Premiership titles, […]

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/ 1042 days ago

Balogun says he will not go out on loan from Arsenal again

Folarin Balogun spent each of the last two seasons away from his parent club Arsenal on loan. The first one was at Middlesbrough in the Championship. Then, in this most recent campaign, Balogun put up great numbers at Reims in Ligue Un. However, he does not want another temporary move away from the Emirates. He […]

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/ 1042 days ago

Premier League stops Chelsea Paramount+ shirt sponsor deal

Chelsea hoped for a shirt sponsor from American streaming service Paramount+. Inter Milan donned the service's logo on the front of its shirt during the UEFA Champions League Final. However, due to concerns of damaging the Premier League's relationship with current broadcast partners, the league barred the sponsorship deal from happening. Chelsea hoped to complete […]

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/ 1043 days ago

Peter Drury replaces Martin Tyler at Sky Sports in England

Renowned broadcaster Peter Drury is replacing Martin Tyler at Sky Sports. The 55-year-old who is the voice of the Premier League in the US for NBC Sports replaces Tyler as the main commentator after the latter didn’t have his contract renewed. It’s important to note that Drury will continue to commentate on games for NBC […]

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/ 1044 days ago

Aston Villa hire Monchi as president of football operations

Aston Villa have announced that they have appointed Monchi as the club’s new President of Football Operations. The Spaniard is one of the best talent spotters in the transfer market. He will start working with the club in July, pending the approval of his work permit. Monchi will report to the owners of the club […]

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/ 1044 days ago

Martin Tyler leaves Sky Sports after 33-year run

Legendary commentator Martin Tyler has announced that he is leaving Sky Sports ahead of the 2023/24 Premier League season. The 77-year-old soccer personality departs after 33 years with the British network. Tyler's exit may not come as a surprise to many, as Sky Sports has parted ways with multiple key figures in recent months. "It's […]

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/ 1045 days ago

Leicester expected to name Enzo Maresca as new head coach

Leicester City are reportedly ready to hire Enzo Maresca as their new head coach. The 43-year-old Italian previously worked under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Maresca collected a Premier League title medal at the completion of the 2022/23 campaign after being brought in last June. Leicester set for rebuild under Enzo Maresca after relegation from […]