Paris Saint-Germain sealed their second big transfer of the summer window. After signing keeper Matvey Safonov from Krasnodar for $22 million, they have signed Benfica midfielder Joao Neves for a whopping $77 million deal. Neves chose PSG over Manchester United and Liverpool, inking a five-year deal that will keep Neves in France until 2029. "Luis […]

Newcastle United is close to spending $13 million, plus up to $6 million in add-ons, on Sheffield United's 21-year-old striker William Osula. It is rare, if not entirely unprecedented, for an English club outside the Premier League to receive such a lofty fee for a player who is still relatively unproven at any level of […]

Norwich City begin their third consecutive season in the EFL Championship at Oxford United this weekend. After a sixth-placed finish and elimination in the playoff semi-finals last campaign, they begin the season with a new manager, Johannes Hoff Thorup, and fresh hopes of returning to the Premier League after facing relegation in 2022. Josh Sargent […]

In a historic night for soccer in the United States, more than 77,000 fans filled Williams-Brice Stadium to witness a clash between two of the sport's most storied clubs, Liverpool and Manchester United. The electrifying atmosphere set the stage for Liverpool's dominant performance, which secured a 3-0 victory over their rivals. The Reds set the […]

In a significant development for international soccer, Spain and France are reportedly among the non-CONCACAF teams invited to participate in the 2025 Gold Cup. According to Bolavip, CONCACAF aim to expand the tournament from 16 to 24 teams, transforming it into a mini-World Cup. This ambitious plan seeks to provide the best possible preparation for […]

The USWNT team advanced to the semifinals of the 2024 Olympic Games with a win over Japan on Saturday. Team USA fought a tough low defensive block from their opponents through the entirety of the game. While the two sides were scoreless after 90 minutes, Trinity Rodman spared her team's blushes with a glorious strike […]

Girondins de Bordeaux has officially learned their fate following recent extreme financial difficulties. The historic French club has dealt with monetary issues for years now. Nevertheless, the situation ultimately reached a crisis in recent weeks. Following an extended period of financial woes, Bordeaux finally entered bankruptcy, effectively renouncing their status as a professional club. Bordeaux […]

In a striking move, Manchester United outmaneuvered Real Madrid to secure the signing of French defender Leny Yoro from Lille. The deal, valued at $78 million, marks one of the significant investments by United in recent years. This acquisition surprised many; especially since United was the primary competition for Real Madrid, a club known for […]

FIFA unveiled Saudi Arabia’s comprehensive bid to host the largest-ever edition of the World Cup in a single country. This announcement came shortly after the Kingdom submitted its official bid book titled “Growing Together” during a ceremony in Paris on Monday. The bid, backed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, outlines extensive plans and […]

In a move that could set the soccer world alight, Barcelona is considering the return of Lionel Messi not for a permanent stay, but to honor him with a grand tribute befitting his legendary status. This gesture aims to celebrate Messi's extraordinary contributions to the club in front of the fans who idolized him at […]

United States men's national team captain Tyler Adams chimed in on the spying scandal that has hit North American soccer. Just before the beginning of the 2024 Olympics, French authorities arrested a Canada women's soccer team staff member. Joseph Lombardi picked up an eight-month suspended sentence for using drones to capture video of New Zealand […]

This past weekend, Dean Smith, the head coach of Charlotte FC, led his side into a Leagues Cup group-stage game against the Philadelphia Union. It was both teams' first fixture in the 2024 Leagues Cup, the competition pitting all MLS and Liga MX teams in one tournament. Philadelphia's Tai Baribo scored the only goal of […]

Soccer matches in Norway continue to be interrupted by fan protests over the use of VAR. An Eliteserien game between Rosenborg BK and Lillestrom on July 21st was halted four different times as fans threw objects onto the pitch. Unlike many other European divisions, the Norwegian top flight started its 2024 season in March. Fishcakes […]

The growth of women's soccer across the world has been clear with events like the 2023 Women's World Cup. That tournament, hosted by Australia and New Zealand, set attendance records with just shy of 2 million fans across all games. Fans across the world broke viewership records for the tournament in 2023, too. Australia drew […]

Inter Miami’s plans to open a new stadium with Lionel Messi in the team are unlikely to happen in 2025, according to a stadium construction expert. Team executives had big plans for the 25,000-seat Miami Freedom Park. In 2023, Inter Miami Managing Owner Jorge Mas said, “I can’t wait to welcome our fans to our […]