Paul Pogba has failed yet another drug test, which means he is more than likely to pick up a ban. The Juventus midfielder previously tested positive for a banned substance back in early September. However, his backup sample also contained the extra testosterone as well. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Pogba initially failed the drug […]

Euro 2028 is going to the UK and Ireland. Turkey had previously been a direct rival to the nations as hosts of the tournament. Nevertheless, UEFA revealed on Wednesday that Turkey has since backed out. This leaves the UK and Ireland bid as the only contender for Euro 2028. Turkey has withdrawn from the bidding […]

Real Madrid has officially announced that they will pursue legal action against a former police commissioner who accused the club of bribery. Jose Manuel Villarejo, the previous police exec, accused the LaLiga side of bribing referees during a recent radio interview. The disgraced commissioner expounded on the allegations by claiming that Real President Florentino Perez […]

Newcastle beat PSG on Wednesday evening in the English side's first Champions League home game in 20 years. The Magpies grabbed an early lead on the night and would not look back. Although PSG has dominated in France, it could not get it done on a rainy night on Tyneside. The atmosphere at St. James' […]

At the expense of Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona managed a crucial win over Porto in the UEFA Champions League group stage. The hosts had several chances to score, and Porto actually had the ball in the net. However, any goal from the Portuguese side did not count. Barcelona shot-stopper Marc-Andre ter Stegen put together a masterclass […]

Frank Lampard is nearing a return to club management. A single victory out of eleven games did not bode well for his second coaching stint at Stamford Bridge. The English legend, whose management career began in 2018, led the London club permanently from July 2019 until January 2021. The next winter, Everton hired Lampard. He […]

UEFA has been working on plans to launch a new Super League. The organization vehemently denied these claims. Daily Spanish paper El Pais reported that preparations are underway for a new European Super League. This competition has a possible debut in 2027. A European Cup campaign would have three competitions—the Super League, the Europa League, […]

FIFA unveiled the 2030 FIFA World Cup hosts on Wednesday. Morocco, Portugal and Spain will host the majority of the tournament. However, the world's governing body of the sport also announced that the competition will begin in South America. In a unique decision, the opening three matches of the 2030 World Cup are in Argentina, […]

The Chicago Fire has made an interesting move for fans ahead of their upcoming match against Inter Miami. 61,000 supporters have purchased tickets to watch the Major League Soccer match on Wednesday. Many of these fans are going to the game to catch a glimpse of Miami star Lionel Messi. For instance, Chicago's last home […]

The number of soccer teams owned by Americans has skyrocketed. Many American investors own teams throughout Europe, from the minor leagues to the top leagues. In recent weeks, rumors have circulated that 777 Partners, a private equity group based in the United States, is actively pursuing a purchase of Everton. In fact, US owners' influence […]

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is hoping that their recent matchup with Tottenham Hotspur earns a replay. Spurs beat their visiting opponents on Saturday 2-1 under extremely controversial circumstances. Luis Diaz put the Reds ahead with a goal in the 34th minute of the match. Nevertheless, the assistant referee raised his flag, believing the Colombian attacker […]

Philadelphia Union star goalkeeper Andre Blake has blasted Major League Soccer (MLS), for scheduling too many games. But how does the number of games for Blake and his fellow MLS players compare to other players around the world? Other than the FIFA Club World Cup it didn't qualify for, Philadelphia has played in every competition […]

Arsenal suffered a shock defeat away to Lens on Tuesday in Champions League play. The French club fell behind early but managed to fight back to a 2-1 victory in front of a passionate home crowd. The Gunners began the day leading Group B of the competition after thumping PSV Eindhoven 4-0 in the previous […]

The VAR audio from Luis Diaz's disallowed goal in Liverpool's Premier League loss at Tottenham is now available for audiences to hear. The Professional Game Match Officials Board identified a significant human error in waving off the Colombian's goal. Liverpool went on to lose that game at Tottenham, 2-1. VAR audio shows the entire buildup […]

Debating the best soccer leagues in the world can be a fun exercise. But beyond personal opinions, it's possible to quantify the argument with some data to back it up. Thanks to the sports analytics gurus at Opta, we can do just that. Opta's Power Rankings assign an "ability score" of 0-100 to each club, […]