European soccer is home to some of the most prestigious and productive youth academies in the world. These academies have a storied history of developing young players who go on to become stars in the sport; contributing not only to their clubs but also to national teams across the globe. According to CIES’ recent data, […]

Liverpool's pursuit of reinforcements has hit multiple roadblocks in the current transfer window; leaving fans anxious and management scrambling to secure key signings. Despite the club’s efforts to bolster their squad, Liverpool has faced setbacks; most notably with Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi and now, potentially, with Atalanta's Teun Koopmeiners. Liverpool are still trying to bolster […]

Chelsea's plan to loan out unwanted striker Armando Broja to Ipswich Town has hit a serious snag. The deal looked like a win-win for all parties involved. However, it is now in jeopardy due to issues discovered during Broja's medical examination. These developments have cast doubt on the future of the Albanian international, whose career […]

Manchester United’s ongoing injury saga took another unfortunate turn when Mason Mount was forced off at halftime during their 2-1 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League. The 25-year-old midfielder joined the Red Devils from Chelsea last year. However, he has struggled with injuries since his arrival, and his latest setback adds to United's growing […]

According to a report in L'Equipe on Thursday, Olympique Lyonnais' American owner John Textor was scrambling to raise $112 million through player sales to comply with financial regulations from the French soccer regulatory body, the DNCG. Textor refuted the report, telling Reuters, "We do not have sales targets, and we are not required to sell […]

The first-ever over-the-air (OTA) Serie A broadcast on CBS had all the makings of a memorable experience for the US viewing experience as Christian Pulisic and AC Milan took on Parma. Whilst not a traditional rivalry on the pitch or in the stands, it was a derby between American ownership groups – Krause Group vs. […]

Cristiano Ronaldo, a name synonymous with greatness, is showing no signs of slowing down as he approaches his 40th birthday. The Portuguese star has continued to defy age and expectations in the Saudi Pro League; even in the Kingdom, he remains a formidable force for Al-Nassr. In the 2024-25 season opener against Al-Raed, the superstar […]

Manchester City are currently in a significant legal battle that could have profound implications for their future, as the club faces 115 charges related to breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. The most serious allegations involve the failure to provide accurate financial information over nearly a decade (2009-10 to 2017-18). These charges, if proven, […]

Chelsea find themselves in a precarious financial situation as they head into the 2024-25 season without a confirmed kit sponsor. This marks the second consecutive season the club has entered without a primary sponsor on their jerseys; an issue that has persisted since Todd Boehly’s BlueCo takeover in May 2022. The lack of a shirt […]

Fabrizio Romano is no longer seen as the gospel about transfer news, as highlighted by his being downgraded to a third-tier source on Reddit. Fabrizio Romano has grown into a legendary character in the realm of soccer media, especially concerning transfer news. Fans worldwide anxiously anticipate his updates, since he has millions of followers on […]

Brighton set a new club-record deal for a midfielder after agreeing a deal with Celtic for midfielder, Matt O'Riley. This deal continues the club's summer spending spree, which has already seen Yankuba Minteh, Mats Wieffer and Georginio Rutter arrive in Brighton. O'Riley previously joined the Scottish giants from MK Dons in 2022 for around $2 […]

Leicester City has attempted to strengthen their front line by signing Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace. The 32-year-old Ghana international will bring a veteran presence in a team that just recently rejoined the Premier League. Ayew spent the last six seasons with the Eagles, after initially joining the club on loan. Palace officials previously paid […]

There is no secret that Arsenal brass would love to sign Nico Williams. After all, the Spanish starlet is widely regarded as one of the top young players in his position. Williams has been a budding star over the last few seasons with LaLiga side Athletic Club. However, the winger essentially burst onto the scene […]

Everton manager Sean Dyche is looking for a lengthy spell of stability moving forward. In recent years, the Toffees have endured some fairly serious setbacks, both on the pitch and off. Away from the field, financial issues have forced owner Farhad Moshiri to put the club up for sale. Although Everton were expected to change […]

Luka Modric's decision to remain active with the Croatian national team has been met with mixed reactions. While Croatian fans are thrilled to see their captain continue leading the national side, Real Madrid's management is less enthusiastic. At 38 years old, Modric's choice to stay with the national team has sparked concerns in Madrid. The […]