ALL POSTS TAGGED "Premier League - Page 166"

News
/ 1154 days agoJJ Watt’s connection with Burnley’s small town vibe
JJ Watt is developing a strong connection with Burnley. Granted, the Pewaukee, Wisconsin native has no direct ties to the English town with a population just shy of 100,000. Nor is the former NFL defensive lineman known for his affinity to soccer. For much of Watt's life, his major connection to the sport was through […]

News
/ 1154 days agoLeeds to target Brendan Rodgers as next coach, says report
Leeds United and Sam Allardyce have predictably parted ways as the club prepares for next season in the Championship. The English coach was previously brought to the team as a last-ditch effort to save the club from relegation. However, Leeds lost three of four matches with Allardyce at the helm and couldn't avoid the drop. […]

News
/ 1155 days agoHow Michael Jordan and Seth Meyers helped NBC get the EPL
When World Soccer Talk recently interviewed NBC Sports executive Jon Miller who played a crucial role in helping the broadcaster sign the Premier League rights deal, we learned of the roles that basketball legend Michael Jordan and talk show host Seth Meyers played. Here's how Jon Miller, president of acquisitions and partnerships at NBC Sports, […]

News
/ 1155 days agoVerdict on Everton FFP violations may take 4 years to complete
Everton may not know the verdict of its alleged breach of Financial Fair Play, or FFP, rules for another four years. News initially surfaced of the charges back in March. However, while fellow Premier League clubs had hoped for a quick resolution to the issue, it seems as if everyone will have to remain patient. […]

News
/ 1155 days agoMan United may pay Maguire $12 million to leave club
Manchester United may have to pay Harry Maguire a large chunk of change to leave the club this summer. The center back has fallen in the pecking order since arriving at the club in 2019. After multiple underwhelming seasons with the team, it seems likely that the central defender will soon move on to another […]

News
/ 1155 days agoLeeds owner offered Elland Road as collateral to buy Sampdoria
Current Leeds United majority owner Andrea Radrizzani offered to put up the club's stadium, Elland Road, as collateral to purchase Sampdoria. The Italian businessman currently owns more than 50% of the English club through his company Aser Ventures. Leeds were just relegated from the Premier League last weekend after a disastrous season. According to The […]

News
/ 1156 days agoCan JJ Watt's Burnley replicate Wrexham's USA success?
JJ Watt's Burnley may not be the best descriptor. After all, the former NFL defensive lineman is but a minority owner of Burnley FC. Yet, the club won promotion back to the Premier League at its first time of trying. However, he has already, and will continue to have, a major impact on the club's […]

News
/ 1156 days agoSpurs make Leicester’s James Maddison their top summer target
Tottenham Hotspur has reportedly placed James Maddison atop its summer wish list. The Leicester City midfielder is widely regarded as one of the best Premier League players in his position. Nevertheless, the Foxes have recently been relegated and Maddison may now soon depart the East Midlands club. Spurs to target James Maddison without key figures […]

News
/ 1156 days agoCrystal Palace attempt to sign Graham Potter before US tour
Graham Potter has emerged as a potential candidate to become the next Crystal Palace manager. Chelsea sacked the former Brighton boss in early April with the club's season in disarray. Now, Palace could look to lure Potter to south London prior to the club's United States summer tour. The club begins its preseason Stateside in […]

News
/ 1156 days agoHow much each Premier League club earned in TV revenue
As the 2022/23 Premier League season comes to an end, final financial packages are being divided between the clubs. Broadcasting revenue and prize money account for a huge chunk of change in the English top flight. In fact, more than $3 billion is set to be divvied up between the 20 teams. This includes the […]

News
/ 1157 days agoLuis Enrique is adamant about managing in the Premier League
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has revealed that he has held talks with Luis Enrique about the club's potential coaching vacancy. Current team manager Luciano Spalletti is stepping down soon and Napoli will need a quality replacement. However, the exec has claimed that Enrique still has eyes on the Premier League. “He is a great […]

News
/ 1157 days agoJoao Felix has played his last game for Chelsea Football Club
New Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has apparently made his decision regarding Joao Felix. The Argentine coach will not attempt to sign the attacker on a permanent deal from Atletico Madrid. Felix previously joined the Premier League side on a loan deal in January. Atleti President Enrique Cerezo confirmed the news. “We have been informed that […]

News
/ 1157 days agoJesse Marsch may be more enticed by Monaco job than USMNT
Former Leeds head coach Jesse Marsch may have a big decision to make in the coming weeks. The American is reportedly a potential candidate for the United States men's national team vacancy. However, reports are now claiming that the coach is also being monitored by French side Monaco. CBS Sports is reporting that the French […]

News
/ 1157 days agoJuventus leading the race to sign Pulisic, says report
Christian Pulisic's unstable time at Chelsea looks likely to be coming to an end in the coming months. The United States men's national team star has failed to nail down a regular starting place since his arrival. There are now reports suggesting that the Blues may sanction his departure for around $25 million. ESPN is […]

News
/ 1157 days agoDiscover how NBC Sports saved its Premier League deal
Now the 2022/23 season has ended, the first year of the six-year NBC Premier League TV deal is over. That agreement runs through the end of the 2027/28 season. But things could have been so different. For the first time, we now know how perilously close NBC was to the end of its Premier League […]