News - Page 854

News
/ 1068 days agoFanatiz parent company receives more funding to boost growth
Fz Sports, the parent company of Fanatiz, announced growth funding of $74 million. All of that is dedicated to expanding its TV rights to Latin American sports. A handful of partners contributed to this $74 million influx for sports rights. For example, 777 Partners, MEP Capital, Torneos, Serengeti Asset Management and Magma Partners contributed to […]

News
/ 1068 days agoEFL Championship announces schedule for 2023/24 season
The Championship schedule for the 2023/24 campaign highlights some major teams. With Leicester City, Leeds and Southampton all dipping back down into the second-tier league after extended stays, there is elevated interest even for those that do not regularly follow the league. On Thursday, it announced the entirety of the 552-game schedule across the 24 […]

News
/ 1068 days agoAston Villa agrees partnership with controversial betting firm
Aston Villa has announced an official partnership with betting company BK8. The three-year deal will include having the betting firm's logo on the front of Villa's jerseys. However, the agreement has not gone over well with the club's supporters. BK8 previously found themselves in hot water after using sexually provocative advertisements in 2021. The firm's […]

News
/ 1068 days agoNewcastle nearing $75 million deal with AC Milan for Tonali
Newcastle is reportedly close to agreeing a deal with AC Milan for Sandro Tonali. The defensive midfielder is regarded as a top player in his position and would cost the Magpies around $75 million. He would become just the sixth Italian to play for the club. The Athletic is reporting that the two teams are […]

News
/ 1068 days agoBale: No consequences to losing in MLS due to lack of pro/rel
Gareth Bale has claimed the more relaxed atmosphere in MLS comes down to the fact that it is a closed league. The former Los Angeles FC winger made the comments during a recent interview with BT Sport. Fellow retired players Peter Crouch and Jermaine Jenas conducted the interview. Crouch asked Bale if he had any […]

News
/ 1068 days agoPremier League Summer Series commentator schedule
The Premier League Summer Series is bringing EPL clubs to US cities this summer. And now we know who will be calling the games for NBC Sports. Rebecca Lowe will host the pre- and post-match coverage for each game, with pitch-side coverage that will also feature Robbie Earle, Tim Howard and Stephen Warnock. Joe Speight […]

News
/ 1068 days agoIlkay Gundogan agrees three-year contract with Barcelona
Former Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has reportedly agreed to a contract with Barcelona. The Germany international now departs the Premier League champions after seven years with the club. City had hoped to convince Gundogan to stay, but he is now set to join the Spanish giants instead. Sky Sports is reporting that City's contract […]

News
/ 1068 days agoMan City to rival Arsenal in bid for Declan Rice
Reigning Premier League title winners Manchester City are in on the sweepstakes for West Ham's Declan Rice. This is despite heavy links to Arsenal in the last several weeks. The Gunners have even had two bids rejected by the Hammers so far but will return for a third offer soon. According to Fabrizio Romano, City […]

News
/ 1068 days agoWho has more power in US soccer: MLS or USSF?
The equation for the overall global soccer structure goes like something like this. FIFA is greater than Continental Confederations, which are greater than the National Federations, thus greater than Domestic Professional Leagues. That's on paper, anyway. But in the United States of America, there's a question of who's really driving the sport. Does the USSF, […]

News
/ 1069 days agoCable subscribers paying fees that Comcast cannot explain
Cable subscribers to services like Comcast often pay exorbitant fees. It is one of the driving forces of the cord-cutting era. Not only are the cable contracts long and binding, but the fees pile up. Subscribers may not even know where some of those fees come from. Worse off, the providers might not even know […]

News
/ 1069 days agoLothar Matthaus criticizes Germany trip to USA this fall
Former Germany international Lothar Matthaus has criticized the team's decision to fly to the USA this fall. The Germans are set to play two friendly matches Stateside in October. They will first face the USMNT on October 14 in Connecticut. Four days later, the Germans will be in Chicago to take on Mexico. However, Matthaus […]

News
/ 1069 days agoSurvey shows nearly two-thirds of English fans oppose VAR
Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has become one of the more contentious topics of discussion for soccer fans. While it was introduced to help limit controversy, it has, instead, practically fueled debates regarding refereeing decisions. Now, a survey led by fans in England shows that VAR is currently as unpopular as ever. The BBC published a […]

News
/ 1069 days ago2024 Copa America dates announced by CONMEBOL
CONMEBOL confirmed the 2024 Copa America tournament dates. Traditionally, the competition involves South American nations. However, for the second time, the United States is the host. The United States also hosted the 2016 tournament. The USMNT played and reached the semifinals. CONMEBOL revealed on Tuesday that next summer's competition starts June 20. The final is […]

News
/ 1069 days agoUSWNT unveils 2023 World Cup squad
The USWNT revealed the 23-player squad traveling to Australia and New Zealand to compete in this summer's Women's World Cup. The squad features a large chunk of holdovers from the squad that won the 2019 competition in France. Then, there are several players looking to complete the threepeat with the 2015 Women's World Cup crown. […]

News
/ 1069 days agoN'Golo Kante joins Al-Ittihad in deal worth over $100 million
N'Golo Kante has officially departed Chelsea to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad. The France international leaves the Premier League club after seven seasons in west London. Kante collected nearly every significant silverware possible during his time with the club. This includes triumphs in the Champions League, Premier League, Europa League, and FA Cup. "I’m just […]