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/ 14 days agoJohn Textor confirms Everton takeover via social media post?
John Textor appears to be nearing a crucial milestone in his attempt to acquire Everton. Recent actions and statements suggest that Textor is inching closer to finalizing a takeover deal with the Premier League club. His involvement, already evident through ownership stakes in various clubs, has now taken a more public turn with subtle yet […]
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/ 16 days agoPremier League clubs spent 33x more than MLS in window
The Premier League's summer transfer window officially closed late Friday night. In total, English top-flight teams combined to spend about $2.6 billion on new players. While each club shelled out different amounts of money, the figure represents an average of $130 million per Premier League team. It also works out to around $8.5 million per […]
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/ 16 days agoPetty ref decision sends Declan Rice off in Arsenal-Brighton tie
Arsenal failed to keep their winning streak going to start the Premier League season on Saturday as Declan Rice was sent off against Brighton. The Gunners faced a tough test against Brighton in the early English top-flight match of the weekend. The Seagulls, like Arsenal, began the current campaign with a pair of victories. While […]
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/ 16 days agoChelsea pulls off last-gasp signing of Jadon Sancho
In a last-gasp deal, Chelsea has signed Jadon Sancho in the final hours of transfer deadline day. At the same time, Raheem Sterling has joined city rivals Arsenal on a season-long loan. Meanwhile, in the third piece of the puzzle, Victor Osimhen will stay at Napoli after a potential move to Chelsea failed to materialize […]
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/ 17 days agoPalace pulls off a coup to keep Marc Guehi despite record offer
Crystal Palace star defender Marc Guehi is remaining with the club after a lengthy period of uncertainty. Newcastle had been pursuing a deal to sign the England international for much of August. In fact, the Magpies even submitted four separate proposals to Crystal Palace regarding the center-back. The most recent offer was reportedly in the […]
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/ 17 days agoEPL commentators on NBC: Aug. 31 to Sept. 1, 2024
Here are the Premier League commentators for this weekend's matches that will be shown across NBC networks. Saturday, August 31 Arsenal vs Brighton, 7:30 AM ET – USA Network and Universo – Jon Champion and Andy Townsend Brentford vs Southampton, 10 AM ET – Peacock – Gary Taphouse and Garry Birtles Leicester vs Aston Villa, […]
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/ 17 days agoEuropa League draw reveals several fascinating matches
Many American soccer fans were able to watch the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League draw live on Thursday. The governing body opted to broadcast the league phase draw of the continent's top club tournament at Noon (ET). Nevertheless, the 2024/25 Europa League draw took place before many here in the United States even woke up. UEFA […]
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/ 17 days agoTurner gets chance to save Premier League career at Palace
Matt Turner is set to get his third chance with a Premier League team in the same amount of years with a move to Crystal Palace. The USMNT goalkeeper previously joined Arsenal in the summer of 2022 as a backup for England international Aaron Ramsdale. After a fairly successful campaign, Turner moved on to Nottingham […]
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/ 17 days agoHow Mikel Merino will make a difference in Arsenal's midfield
Soon after Arsenal officially announced the signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad for a fee that could reach $41 million, the Gunners were dealt a blow. The Spanish international picked up an injury this week in one of his first training sessions, ruling him out until mid-September. It's a blow for Arsenal, but hopefully […]
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/ 17 days agoUEFA takes action: Boehly to cost Chelsea Europe expulsion?
Chelsea are currently facing a significant challenge that could jeopardize their participation in future European competitions. This threat arises from UEFA's new financial regulations. To ensure financial fair play (FFP), it seeks to rein in teams that have used deceptive accounting tactics. Under the ownership of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, Chelsea's aggressive spending and […]
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/ 18 days agoMaresca's brutal honesty devalues unwanted Chelsea players
New Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca doesn’t stop talking. Why would any club pay asking prices for its unwanted players? And why would any player sign long-term deals at Chelsea now? Maresca has continuously taken a hard line on unwanted players at the club. The Blues have more than 40 senior players and are feverishly […]
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/ 18 days agoBrighton new signing out for months after making 6-minute debut
New Brighton signing Matt O'Riley is already set for an extended spell on the sidelines. The Denmark international officially just joined the Seagulls earlier in the week from Celtic. Brighton brass paid the Scottish giants nearly $33 million for the dynamic midfielder. The fee, assuming future add-ons are met, will set a new record transfer […]
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/ 18 days agoMadueke among surprise picks in England Nations League team
England interim boss Lee Carsley has named his first squad for two upcoming UEFA Nations League games, with Noni Madueke making most of the headlines for England. The former England U21 manager was temporarily called into the role after Gareth Southgate stepped away from the team. Southgate was at the helm for nearly eight years […]
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/ 18 days agoHidden Man United tax hurts its transfers, unlike Liverpool
Federico Chiesa's move to Liverpool is going to cost the Anfield club $13 million. The former Juventus forward was, at one point, one of the hottest commodities in Europe with potential transfers to clubs like Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Manchester United. His transfer price rose as high as $80 million based on his performances at […]
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/ 19 days agoPGMOL asks Premier League for more funds amid financial crisis
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) is reportedly running out of money. The organization is currently responsible for refereeing English professional soccer matches. PGMOL was previously created back in 2001 when referees officially became professional. Refs in the organization currently work from the Premier League down to League Two, as well as cup competitions. […]