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Business of Soccer

/ 1049 days ago

Ryan Reynolds plans to cash in on Wrexham success

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds is reportedly trademarking the club's name, as well as a catchphrase. Such has been the rapid rise of the club's notoriety, the actor has filed paperwork to trademark 'Wrexham FC' and 'Wrexham FC 1864.' These will be officially registered inside both the United States and United Kingdom. Along with the team […]

National League

/ 1063 days ago

Wrexham see 404% increase in revenue in 12 months

Wrexham have recorded record revenues during the latest financial year. The Welsh club posted a turnover of about $7.2 million for the year that ended last summer. This is a 404% increase compared to the previous season. Most of this boost can be attributed to overall matchday income, as well as jersey sales and sponsorship. […]

Wales

/ 1070 days ago

Wrexham Women smash record for biggest Welsh crowd

Wrexham mania is still in full effect. The Welsh team's popularity has skyrocketed in recent months thanks to Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The duo have also boosted interest in the club with the hit television show Welcome to Wrexham. However, while the men's team generally receives most of the attention, Wrexham AFC […]

Gareth Bale

/ 1130 days ago

Gareth Bale to compete in popular US golf tournament

Gareth Bale has announced that he will compete in the famous AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament next month. The 33-year-old recently retired soccer player revealed the news on his Instagram. "Delighted to announce I will be playing in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at the start of next month! Let's go," proclaimed Bale. Historic […]

Gareth Bale

/ 1145 days ago

Gareth Bale retires from club and international soccer

Gareth Bale, one of the best players in world soccer over the last decade, announced his plans to retire from the sport. Bale spent time most of his career with Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid. However, he started his career with Southampton before ending it with LAFC. The Gareth Bale retires from soccer following a […]

England

/ 1185 days ago

World’s media react to USA's World Cup win against Iran

With the US Men's National Team booking its place in the Round of 16 after defeating Iran, how did the world's media react to USA's World Cup win against Iran? Let's take a closer look. The USMNT is now receiving mainstream media attention, deservedly so. Front page coverage that was previously limited to small, below-the-fold […]

Iran

/ 1190 days ago

Iran regains honor with glorious win over Wales

Iran picked up a crucial and historic win over Wales at Ahmad Ali Stadium on matchday two of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This is Iran's first-ever victory over a European squad on the grand stage. Ultimately, it was a tremendous win for Team Melli, earning three points in Group B. More importantly, it keeps […]

USMNT

/ 1194 days ago

United States, Wales draw 1-1; some tough lessons learned

There will be lessons ahead aplenty for this young United States team, almost completely turned over from its last World Cup appearance more than eight years ago. None perhaps will be more important than the heavy take-away from Monday’s 1-1 draw with Wales. Being the spunky, aggressive side that starts bravely and takes a lead […]

USMNT

/ 1195 days ago

USA-Wales preview: USA's long-awaited World Cup return

It’s been eight and a half long years since the USMNT last played a World Cup game. Back when the 2014 World Cup campaign in Brazil ended in the Round of 16 at the hands of a golden Belgian generation, nobody in the US could have imagined such a sustained absence from the game’s biggest […]

USMNT

/ 1196 days ago

USMNT feeling confident for Wales World Cup game

The US Men’s National team take on Wales in their opening World Cup clash on Monday and former goalkeeper Brad Friedel has claimed that the players are in great mood and feel confident about their chances. Head coach Gregg Berhalter has an injury free squad to choose with all 26 players in the squad participating […]

England

/ 1197 days ago

England and Wales to defy FIFA and wear OneLove armbands

England and Wales will defy FIFA and wear their own ‘OneLove’ armband at the World Cup that kicks off in Qatar tomorrow. The recent development comes after the sport’s governing body had launched their own version on the eve of the much-awaited tournament. FIFA has also earlier requested the captains of all the participating nations […]

FOX Sports

/ 1198 days ago

FOX treating USA win against Wales as a given

An ancient Chinese philosopher once said that there is no greater danger than underestimating your opponent. With the United States facing Wales in the World Cup on Monday, the USMNT is ready and prepared. However, its national team television broadcaster FOX Sports is treating the USA win against Wales as a given. Yes, many of […]

News

/ 1328 days ago

Free-spending Forest sign Welsh international defender Williams

London (AFP) – Newly promoted Premier League side Nottingham Forest agreed to pay a joint club record fee of £17 million ($20 million) for Welsh international defender Neco Williams from Liverpool on Monday. The 21-year-old signed a four year contract with the two-time European Cup winners.  He is their sixth signing since they gained promotion […]
ByAFP