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/ 32 days agoWest Ham to give Lopetegui time to turn things around
West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui will reportedly be given more time to turn things around at the club. The Hammers fell to 15th in the Premier League table following a 4-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend. The demoralizing defeat was particularly frustrating because they took an early lead in the game. Nevertheless, the […]
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/ 32 days agoA$AP Rocky in talks to become co-owner of Tranmere Rovers
Another American millionaire is looking to invest in an English soccer club. Nearly half of current Premier League teams are currently at least partially owned by American businessmen. Several clubs further down the English/Welsh soccer pyramid also have Americans at the helm as well. This includes Wrexham, but also Burnley, Birmingham City, Leeds United, and […]
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/ 32 days agoArsenal explores the potential of Emirates Stadium expansion
Arsenal is the latest club to begin the process of analyzing the costs and benefits of stadium expansion at the Emirates. Recently, top clubs in the Premier League and Europe have developed their stadiums to accommodate more fans and develop the matchday experience. Much of this relates to matchday revenue. In the 2022/23 season, Arsenal […]
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/ 32 days agoBayern may make January move for Man United's Rashford
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford continues to be linked with a move abroad. The England international only just signed a long-term contract with the Red Devils in the summer of 2023. This came after the winger netted an incredible 30 goals and 11 assists throughout the 2022/23 campaign. Nevertheless, Rashford's form has plummeted ever since […]
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/ 32 days agoUS Soccer plots massive change that would affect youth system
The fractured youth system in US Soccer is subject to yet another change with the risk of breaking up existing teams. On Nov. 22, US Soccer will put a new ruling into effect that changes the age groups for soccer. Currently, the cutoff for each year is Jan. 1. In other words, those born from […]
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/ 33 days agoIs Mohammed Kudus ready for a big transfer?
Mohammed Kudus suffered another setback to stardom and a potential major transfer after his red card against Tottenham Hotspur. The Ghanian continued his sparkling form with a well-taken goal to put West Ham ahead before losing his cool in the face of a crushing defeat. Saturday’s incident could be a huge put-off for the hosts […]
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/ 33 days agoUnder-fire Jose Mourinho prepares for Man United faceoff
Jose Mourinho welcomes his former club Manchester United to Fenerbahçe on Thursday in the Europa League. While the Red Devils have been unconvincing under Erik ten Hag, one of the best coaches of modern times is also playing second fiddle to Galatasaray’s hegemony in Turkish soccer. “You need to win every game to be the […]
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/ 33 days agoWomen's soccer players target FIFA to end Saudi sponsorship
Hundreds of professional women's soccer players have signed a letter calling for FIFA to end a sponsorship deal with a Saudi oil company. In April, FIFA signed a sponsorship deal with Aramco. That oil company has 98.5% state ownership, meaning the government of Saudi Arabia owns the company. In a way, it is FIFA entering […]
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/ 33 days agoNeymar makes long-awaited return in a fiery encounter
Al-Hilal’s sensational 5-4 win away at defending Champions League winners Al-Ain saw Neymar make his long-awaited return to action. The Brazilian ace last played 369 days ago when Brazil lost to Uruguay. He featured in the last 15 minutes of the end-to-end action between Western Asia’s two finest clubs. Goals galore in Neymar’s return Just […]
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/ 33 days agoVirgil van Dijk confirms ongoing Liverpool contract talks
After defeating Chelsea this past weekend to return to the Premier League mountaintop, Virgil van Dijk announced he is in contract negotiations. As things stand, the Dutchman's contract at Anfield expires at the end of the 2024/25 season. However, Liverpool executive Richard Hughes is in conversations with Van Dijk's representatives to keep the center-back at […]
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/ 33 days agoCAF faces new scandal as governing body has $16 million missing
An audit into the Confederation of African Football, or CAF, found unmarked expenses that totaled $16 million in another scandal. Official accounts and expenditure reports failed to mention $16 million in spending. Those financial numbers apply to the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2023. Consequently, there are new musings and reports of scandal […]
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/ 33 days agoTactical naivety spells danger for Southampton and Ipswich
Last October, Southampton and Ipswich Town were strong contenders for Premier League promotion, sitting 5th and 2nd in the Championship table. Both teams earned praise for attractive styles of play led by young, ambitious managers. Kieran McKenna and Russell Martin, both 38, are still in charge of their respective clubs. Yet, neither has managed to […]
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/ 33 days agoMLS urges borders to be protected to block foreign leagues
As foreign leagues inch closer to playing competitively in the United States, MLS commission Don Garber is playing defense. As the top soccer division in the United States, Major League Soccer has worked to grow its domestic audience. The principal competition has always been the domestic and continental leagues in Europe. These teams in the […]
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/ 34 days agoLiverpool back to Premier League summit after win over Chelsea
Liverpool reclaimed their Premier League lead with a hard-fought win over Chelsea. Curtis Jones was influential in both of their goals for a 2-1 win. The Blues dropped points away from home for the first time this season. Both teams went for the win Arne Slot and Enzo Maresca enjoyed decent starts in their maiden […]
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/ 34 days agoFriedkin opts for Graham Potter to replace Dyche at Everton
The managerial carousel in the Premier League may soon make another dramatic turn. Graham Potter is linked to the Everton job as a possible replacement for current manager Sean Dyche. Everton's form has been stuttering and the Friedkin Group are edging closer to completing their takeover of the club. As a result, Potter has emerged […]