You’d think a coach has no reason to defend a substitute who scored a 95th-minute equalizer in a post-match presser. But Brenden Aaronson needed to hear that last Saturday because of incidents before and after his sublime strike that avoided Leeds United’s first home defeat to Portsmouth in 20 years. Elland Road crowd holds a […]

Sports data and analytics platform StatsBomb has been acquired by sports technology firm Hudl barely a decade after it started as a humble blog. Founded in 2013, StatsBomb has grown into a leading data and analytics provider in both soccer and American Football. The platform boasts clients across 35 countries, ranging from professional sports organizations […]

Preston North End and manager Ryan Lowe have parted ways after just one game of the EFL Championship season. The shocking news comes after Preston’s 2-0 home defeat to Sheffield United, which ended with the fans booing Lowe and his side off the field. The 45-year-old has managed the club since December 2021 but said […]

Chelsea’s pursuit of Atletico Madrid forward Samu Omorodion has collapsed at the final stages after a failure to agree on major details of the proposed contract. The 20-year-old forward was expected to sign a seven-year deal as a fee in the region of $44 million was agreed between the two clubs. But the West London […]

Real Madrid played a total of three games during its tour of the USA this summer ahead of the 2024/25 season. However, it did not include the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and several other players that draw headlines. The continental competitions like the Euros and Copa America demanded significant game time out of […]

Change is afoot at Liverpool FC this season. The curtain drew to a close on Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool last season and Arne Slot has been tasked with guiding the Reds into a new era. Slot’s reign will begin this Saturday as the Reds take on English Premier League new boys, Ipswich Town. But Ipswich might […]

In a story that reads like the script of a Hollywood film, one of the world’s most famous musicians, Canadian rapper Drake, emerged as the unlikely hero for an Italian club on the brink of financial collapse. Venezia, a club steeped in history but battling financial turmoil, found an unexpected lifeline in Drake. His intervention […]

Alexis Sanchez has made a surprising yet heartwarming return to Udinese, the club where he first made his mark on the European scene. The 35-year-old's illustrious career has seen him don the jerseys of some of the world's biggest clubs. Now he has signed a two-year contract with Udinese; marking his return after 13 years […]

Paulo Dybala, the Argentine forward who has become a crucial figure at Roma, is about to embark on his third season in the Italian capital. Since signing for free two years ago, he has been an integral part of the Giallorossi's success; his responsibilities might soon become even larger. Roma's manager, Daniele De Rossi, is […]

On August 14, Real Madrid will face Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup final; a match that fans are eagerly awaiting. This match in Warsaw marks the beginning of the new season for Los Blancos; it also presents an early opportunity to secure silverware. However, with the arrival of Kylian Mbappe, coach Carlo Ancelotti faces […]

Fabio Carvalho, the promising Portuguese attacking midfielder, will join Brentford after finalizing a deal with Liverpool. This transfer marks a significant step in Carvalho's career, especially as he seeks regular first-team action after struggling to secure a permanent spot at Liverpool. Brentford were reportedly keenly monitoring Carvalho's situation, so they made their move at the […]

As one era ends at Anfield, a new one begins. Jürgen Klopp’s incredible nine-year run brought every trophy possible (bar the Europa League) to the club, and Arne Slot is the man tasked with ushering in new successes to the Reds. The early signs have been positive, bar a behind-closed-doors defeat to Preston, Slot’s side […]

Both Arsenal and Chelsea Women are heading to the US to begin their preseason preparations. This is the first time Arsenal have made the trip stateside whilst this is Chelsea’s second visit in three years. The London sides will begin the tour with games against NWSL sides. Arsenal starts against Washington Spirit on August 18, […]

Inter Miami have been enjoying a stellar season at the top of the MLS standings; but their legendary captain, Lionel Messi, has been noticeably absent from the pitch. The Argentine superstar has been a key figure for the Herons since his arrival. However, he has been sidelined by a serious ankle injury sustained during the […]

Atalanta find themselves in a dire situation just days before their UEFA Super Cup clash with Real Madrid. After winning the Europa League, the Italian club earned the right to compete for this prestigious title. However, now they are grappling with a series of setbacks threatening their preparations. The summer of 2024 has been nothing […]