As the technology becomes more widespread and available, more soccer leagues and cups adopt the video assistant referee, or VAR. This fifth official works behind the scenes to identify several infractions that may go unnoticed on the field. VAR works to address fouls. That can be a foul in the build-up to a goal or […]

The 2023 FIFA Club World Cup draw took place on Tuesday. The continental cup champions from each of the six confederations will travel to Saudi Arabia to compete. There, they will join the defending champions of the Saudi Pro League, Al-Ittihad, as the host always has a representative in the tournament. Al-Ittihad now has Karim […]

The Premier League has once again broken its own record for spending during the summer transfer window. As lavish deals for Josko Gvardiol, Sandro Tonali and Rasmus Hojlund were all completed, the league continued is alarming spending. According to a report by Deloitte, the 20 top-tiered English clubs combined to spend about $2.97 billion on […]

On Thursday, European hopefuls learned their fate for this season's top club competition in the Champions League group stage draw. With so many top teams competing, there are immediately headline matchups. Defending champion Manchester City looks to remain atop the mountain this season. However, there are several challengers looking to dethrone Pep Guardiola's side. The […]

Manchester City star Erling Haaland is not following Lionel Messi to MLS anytime soon. However, the Norwegian sensation is not completely ruling out a move to the United States either. The Norwegian dominated English soccer last season, leading Manchester City to a record treble and scoring 52 goals in only 51 games. His first season […]

The investigation into West Ham's Lucas Paqueta and the betting probe is clearing up. The Football Association (FA) recently opened an inquiry into the possibility of the Brazilian's involvement in sports betting. This investigation was at such an early stage that the FA did not interview the player. However, more information on the bets is […]

Fulham is reportedly stepping up efforts to sign the United States men's national team striker Folarin Balogun of Arsenal. The USMNT forward has links with a move away from Emirates Stadium. Those rumors persisted throughout the summer. However, the north London outfit has not been able to offload the star due to their hefty asking […]

Kylian Mbappe has told PSG officials that he will not be leaving the club this summer. The Frenchman is currently heading to his final year under contract at the club. PSG execs have made it clear that they want to sell the superstar this summer rather than see him depart for free in 2024. Nevertheless, […]

Expectations for the 2023-24 Premier League season, which kicks off this weekend, are at an all-time high. It seems just like yesterday when Pep Guardiola's Manchester City won their third consecutive Premier League championship. Although City narrowly defeated Arsenal, Mikel Arteta's side is ready to provide another formidable challenge. The same goes for the other […]

In 2025, the USA will host FIFA's revamped Club World Cup with an increased number of teams. FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced that the event will expand to 32 teams. There will be 12 European teams participating. That includes the UEFA Champions League winners from 2021-24 (Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Manchester City). Using the same […]

The last few months have been a smorgasbord of soccer for fans in the USA. Multiple competitions and friendly events have taken place across the country, featuring national teams, domestic clubs, and huge names from Europe. But, based on our reporting, what was it about European friendlies to be the most popular this summer based […]

Many football teams from Europe and South America have risen from relative obscurity to become world powers since the turn of the 20th century. Many talented and physically fit athletes have played and left the sport across the globe. The use of data analytics in sports has been on the rise for some time. The […]

Union Berlin will have a new shirt sponsor ahead of their inaugural season in the UEFA Champions League. The Bundesliga side has recently announced a partnership with Paramount+ for the 2023/24 campaign. The exact details of the length of the contract between the two sides are murky. However, SportsPro Media reports that the streaming service […]

Manchester City is reportedly close to signing Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig in an agreement worth $115 million. The deal would make the center-back the most expensive defender in the history of the sport. Gvardiol would potentially become the club's second summer signing behind fellow countryman Mateo Kovacic. The Croatian midfielder joined the Premier League […]

The magisterial, as Ray Hudson would put it, play of Lionel Messi has dazzled soccer fans for nearly two decades. Debates still persist, but he is undoubtedly the greatest player of his generation. Messi has the numbers to back it up. But how do Messi's stats compare to the legends of the past? The title […]