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/ todayKlopp: Premier League failure eases pressure on new Reds boss
Jurgen Klopp claimed it may be easier for his successor if Liverpool fails to win the Premier League title. The Reds find themselves third in a three-horse race for the English top-flight crown. While Klopp's club was previously in a decent position in the table, a recent 2-0 defeat to local rivals Everton has put […]
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/ todayFemale referee crew to be in charge of Serie A for first time
According to Thursday's Italian Referee Association (AIA) announcement, a referee crew consisting of only female officials will oversee a Serie A game this coming weekend. After last Monday's Derby della Madonnina victory against AC Milan, Inter Milan was crowned Serie A champions. There was no more gratifying method for Inter to earn their 20th Scudetto […]
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/ todayFan-owned Swedish clubs block VAR from being introduced in nation
Video assistant referee (VAR) will not be coming to Sweden's top soccer leagues. Fredrik Reinfeldt, the president of the Swedish Football Association, announced on Friday that the decision to avoid VAR was made after a vote by the top two divisions in the nation. As a result, Sweden has become the first European country to […]
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/ todaySecond try? Graham Potter rejects Ajax again, reason revealed
After more than a year away from coaching, Graham Potter is considering a return to the role, and Ajax is again interested in hiring him. Potter's most recent job remains his failed stint at Stamford Bridge. He is also considered a possible Erik ten Hag successor at Manchester United. He has been taking it easy […]
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/ todayInter Miami spell propels Higuain to try hand at new sport
Gonzalo Higuain walked at Inter Miami, so Lionel Messi could run. Like Messi is to David Beckham's team today, Higuain was meant to be a game-changer. For a long time, many saw Major League Soccer in the US as a place where retired greats could relax and enjoy their last years of professional soccer. That […]
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/ todayEuropean ban looms over La Liga clubs due to RFEF president
The Spanish soccer scene has been rocking recently. Following Barcelona's "phantom goal" at the Bernabeu, there is a continued and boisterous discussion on the use of goal-line technology. In the meantime, La Liga president Javier Tebas has mentioned the possibility of holding games in the US. Then as it turns out, Xavi reconsidered his plans […]
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/ todayIndy Eleven's future questionable as city pursues MLS franchise
Without the Indy Eleven, Indianapolis is pursuing a Major League Soccer franchise. The news casts doubt on the city's second professional soccer club's long-term viability. The city is taking a huge risk to lure MLS, but an undisclosed investor group supports the idea. The Indianapolis Business Journal says this group would pay the projected $500 […]
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/ 1 day ago"Super League is dead": Barca's Laporta scolded by Al-Khelaifi
In a scathing attack on Barcelona president Joan Laporta, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi declared the Super League dead. Following its disastrous 2021 debut, only Real Madrid and Barcelona still want to establish a European Super League. Several teams immediately withdrew from the initiative in response to the strong fan criticism, and it swiftly fell apart. […]
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/ 1 day agoAtletico Madrid to sacrifice Oblak and replace him with De Gea
The 2023–24 season has seen a worrying decline in performance from Atletico Madrid's renowned goalie Jan Oblak. Despite his stellar reputation, he has let in an alarming number of goals this term. In 38 games played last season, he let in only 37 goals—almost one goal per game. However, with six games left this season, […]
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/ 1 day agoWrexham, Bournemouth announce new dates for US summer friendlies
Wrexham and Premier League side Bournemouth have revealed that they will face off in a summer friendly in the United States. The Welsh club recently announced plans for a full tour of America in the coming months. This previous statement involved a preseason fixture against Chelsea on July 24 in Santa Clara, CA. However, the […]
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/ 1 day agoTebas slams goal-line technology, Barca to take legal action
There was much debate in the 2023-24 final El Clasico on whether Lamine Yamal's flick had crossed the line. This spurred discussion over the absence of goal-line technology in LaLiga. Despite its widespread usage in other top European leagues, LaLiga has yet to implement goal-line technology. The anticipated annual cost of $4.3 million has been […]
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/ 1 day agoLa Liga legend to join Messi? Muniain linked to Miami in summer
An unforgettable 15-season career for Athletic Club legend Iker Muniain ends with his decision not to extend his contract. Upon his departure, he will have been the club's second-most capped player. He has even claimed the Copa del Rey, the club's final major prize, after four decades. With his technical skill and determination on the […]
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/ 1 day agoPremier League to vote on new FFP rules in huge blow to Big Six
Monday, the Premier League teams will discuss "game-changing" financial fair play, or FFP, rules that might introduce a strict pay ceiling, or "anchoring." Also, introducing squad cost limitations is a part of the league's effort to revamp its financial fair play regulations. Clubs in the Premier League have already decided to implement squad spending limitations […]
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/ 1 day agoLigue 1 set for major changes that would impact referees
Referees in Ligue 1 are likely to use a microphone audio system method for the next season. We may now see the result of the matter that has been discussed for many months. When asked about the upcoming women's and men's French Cup finals, referee chief Antony Gautier told L'Équipe in March that a "complete […]
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/ 1 day agoChelsea's Fernandez has season-ending surgery on injury
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is set to miss the remainder of the current campaign due to surgery. The midfielder has an inguinal hernia that now requires an operation. As a result, the Argentina international will not be able to feature in any of his club's final six games of the season. Fernandez has been dealing […]