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Brazilian clubs sue US owner over match-fixing comments

Following John Textor accusing Brazil of match-fixing, the Brazilian club Palmeiras proceeded to submit a complaint against the American tycoon. In a statement, the 58-year-old accused reigning champion Palmeiras of benefiting from a match-fixing system. His Eagle Football manages Botafogo, a top-flight Brazilian team. "I'm sorry [this] is going to create a lot of noise, […]

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Isak wants to stay with Newcastle amid fears club will sell stars

Newcastle star Alexander Isak has proclaimed that he wants to remain with the club beyond the current campaign. The striker's future has been questioned by pundits across England due to his team's current financial situation. Newcastle recently posted post-tax losses of $93 million for the 2022/23 financial year. These figures mean that the club has […]

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Brighton sets record profit as other EPL clubs fear FFP charges

Brighton has posted a post-tax profit of about $154 million for the 2022/23 financial year. The impressive figures are the highest profit of any club in Premier League history. Across the continent, only Barcelona ($378 million) previously recorded higher profits than the Seagulls. However, the Catalan club essentially did everything it could to increase revenue […]

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Pulisic's father reveals reason for Milan move and revival in form

AC Milan's summer signing Christian Pulisic seems to owe his present coach, Stefano Pioli, a debt of gratitude for his stellar season. Since his first game with the Rossoneri, the former Chelsea player established himself as a starter. Additionally, he has been an integral part of the team's success this year. Once he arrived in […]

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Spurs pursue selling stake in club to compete with rivals

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has revealed that he is looking into selling a stake in the club. The businessman released a statement on Wednesday claiming to already be in discussions with "prospective investors" over a potential deal. Levy has been in place at the team since 2001, which makes him the longest-serving chairman in […]

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Sweden picks opponent for Zlatan Ibrahimovic testimonial

On June 8, the legendary Zlatan Ibrahimovic will play in his last game for the national team. In recognition of his retirement from soccer, the Swedish national team has scheduled a testimonial match. The experienced forward opted to retire after last season following a string of knee ailments. He is currently a member of the […]

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Report says Estadio Azteca not ready for World Cup 2026

Canada, the US, and Mexico will host the 2026 World Cup, and the clock is ticking down the days before the big event. With 16 host cities spread throughout the three nations, this World Cup will be the first to include 48 teams. The two Canadian sites, located on opposite sides of the nation, are […]

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Man United to break bank in pursuit of Portuguese jewel

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to shatter transfer records at Manchester United as the club seeks to bolster their midfield. Former Real Madrid stalwart Casemiro's decline since leaving the Santiago Bernabeu has been rapid and dramatic. Meanwhile, Christian Eriksen isn't getting much love as Erik ten Hag no longer favors the Dane. In a flash, […]

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Why Barcelona needs Xavi to stay despite desire to leave the club

The impending departure of Xavi from Barcelona has several key ramifications. For one, the club is losing an icon because he claims it will release the tension within the club, perhaps attributing the massive pressure of managing Barcelona to personal struggles. This also means Barcelona will be back in the market for a manager. Whoever […]

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Napoli ready to pull all stops to lure Antonio Conte

Napoli has just about conceded this season as a throwaway following its Scudetto-winning campaign of 2022/23. The Italian side is currently on its third manager this season. It started with Rudi Garcia, who replaced the outgoing Luciano Spalletti. After the Frenchman's struggles, Walter Mazzarri stepped in to no avail. He lasted just three months at […]

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Korea makes landmark promotion/relegation decision

The Korean Football Association (KFA) has announced that they will implement a full promotion/relegation system by 2027. Soccer in South Korea already has a form of promotion and relegation throughout their six tiers. Nevertheless, it is currently impossible for clubs at the bottom of the pyramid to make it all the way to the top. […]

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Boehly asks for patience at Chelsea after spending $1.3 billion

Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has asked for patience from the club's restless fanbase. The Chelsea Supporters Trust recently published a scathing open letter to Boehly and his partners. In the note, the group claimed that morale at the club is as low as it was in the 1980s. The fans even went on to call […]

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Varane bans son from heading after revealing own concussion issue

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has admitted that he does not allow his son to head soccer balls. Heading has become a hot topic in the sport in recent years as more research is conducted on the issue. The United States Soccer Federation has banned children under the age of 11 from heading soccer balls. […]

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Real Madrid's investment in youth works better than Galacticos

Real Madrid made headlines in the early 2000s as it bought major star after major star. David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo and Luis Figo assembled an all-star team wearing Real Madrid's famous white kit. Yet, that cast did not have the success that its transfer fees and wages. That relative failure, and the ending of […]

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Messi and MLS Season Pass may be coming to China

Apple's MLS Season Pass could very well soon be available for soccer fans in China. The streaming service is the current home of Major League Soccer here in North America. The top flight previously agreed to a 10-year, $2.5 billion deal to exclusively broadcast all MLS and Leagues Cup games. MLS Season Pass is currently […]