Brazil head coach Dorival Junior made an early claim of Selecao reaching the 2026 World Cup final. Despite holding the record with five titles, Brazil has struggled to repeat that feat since Ronaldo’s brace against Germany helped them lift the trophy in 2002. Uncertainty over Dorival staying at the job There was no holding back […]

Throughout the 2000s, Arsenal, Man United, Liverpool and Chelsea dominated the Premier League’s top four spots. Arsene Wenger’s Gunners and Sir Alex Ferguson’s United battled to win the title a combined five times between 1999 and 2004. Chelsea, led by Russian money from Roman Abramovich, disrupted the status quo with back-to-back title wins in 2004/05 […]

National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) general managers overwhelmingly believe that recent player reforms have gone too far. The league and the Players Association recently agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The previous deal was not going to expire until 2026, but the two sides wanted an expedited deal. The new six-year deal incorporates […]

Ticket prices in the soccer world, as well as music concerts, have received plenty of attention in recent months. Lionel Messi's arrival in the United States last summer caused quite a commotion regarding Inter Miami matches. Fans flocked to South Florida from all over the country to catch the superstar in action. As a result, […]

Top soccer officials in the Netherlands are potentially planning to abolish the offside rule at the amateur level of the game. The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) claims that the move could counteract increased violence towards referees. Matches in the lower levels of Dutch soccer have experienced a recent rise in delays due to disputed […]

Everton could face another Premier League deduction in points due to a continuing legal battle with the league over financial regulations. This comes after the club successfully challenged a portion of the legal costs imposed on them from last season’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) case. Despite this partial victory, Everton's troubles are far from […]

Chelsea officially has the most expensive soccer squad in the history of the sport. According to the CIES Football Observatory, the Blues have spent $1.4 billion on combined transfers to compile their current roster. The organization researches and analyzes statistical data in soccer. Created in 1995 in partnership with FIFA, CIES mostly focuses on transfer […]

MLS ticket prices have long been the subject of controversy, particularly compared to the matchday experience of the Premier League. Many of the costs associated with going to an MLS game are high. Whether it's the cost of the ticket, parking, food, or beverage, watching soccer in the United States is expensive. Although to be […]

The world of soccer is vast, with thousands of clubs competing in hundreds of leagues across the globe. Determining which teams stand out on a global scale has always been a topic of debate among fans. The Opta Power Rankings have now attempted to bring clarity to this debate. They have provided a comprehensive ranking […]

Manchester United is already looking to make additional moves in the transfer market. This comes as the summer window only just closed on Friday. The Red Devils made several big splashes during the recent period, spending about $236 million on five players. Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, and Manuel Ugarte were […]

After angering Lionel Messi and Inter Miami fans in the United States last season and Oasis fans in England this week, dynamic pricing, one of America's worst innovations, has entered the world of European soccer. LaLiga side Valencia has announced that it will use dynamic pricing for its matchday sales tickets this season. What is […]

Anticipation is building for the Champions League 2024/25 schedule. The Round of 16 phase remains the same as usual. However, the route to the Round of 16 has evolved from the traditional group stage to a larger 'League Phase'. Instead of 32 teams in the competition, there will now be 36. Every team is assigned […]

Apple has cut the cost of its MLS Season Pass for the remainder of the 2024 season, bringing the fee down to its lowest price for the calendar year. The streaming service, which gives viewers access to all remaining regular season games and the playoffs, was priced at $14.99/month but has now fallen to $9.99 […]

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 […]

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 […]