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/ 800 days agoArsenal Women attendance higher than 10 Premier League clubs
Arsenal Women have recorded an average attendance of just under 35,000 fans in the Women's Super League play this season. The impressive number is aided by the club's decision to play select home matches at Emirates Stadium. Typically reserved for the men's team, the massive arena holds around 60,000 people on matchdays. Historically, the women's […]

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/ 800 days agoUnited, Barcelona and other clubs learn price to lure De Zerbi
Several teams in Europe, including Manchester United and Barcelona, are serious about hiring Roberto De Zerbi as their manager. But if any team wants the Italian for the next season, they will have to pay a pretty penny. After Graham Potter left for Chelsea in September 2022, De Zerbi took over at the Amex. The […]

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/ 800 days agoBurnley exploring lawsuit against Premier League and Everton
Burnley is reportedly considering a lawsuit against the Premier League regarding Everton's precarious financial situation. The Clarets, and several other clubs, have been rumored for months now to be exploring a separate claim against the Toffees. It was then revealed last week that an unnamed English top-flight team was directly planning legal action against Everton. […]

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/ 800 days agoHow Man United missed out on signing Erling Haaland
Former Manchester United head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has claimed that he previously begged the English club to sign Erling Haaland. Solskjaer formerly managed the superstar striker during their time together at Molde from 2017 to 2019. The Red Devils, however, rejected the coach's recommendation and opted not to target the reigning UEFA Men's Player […]

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/ 800 days agoSeason over for Pedri as questions loom on Barcelona future
Barcelona's hopes of finishing the season well have taken a heavy hit. Pedri followed in the footsteps of Gavi and Alejandro Balde, who have both been out for some time due to recurring hamstring issues; he was substituted off Sunday's match against Athletic Club. The goalless draw last Sunday meant they missed what seemed like […]

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/ 800 days agoAncelotti may face 4 years in Spanish prison due to unpaid taxes
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has found himself in hot water with Spanish officials over unpaid taxes. Prosecutors claim that the Italian coach did not pay the government the correct amount during his previous stay with the club. Ancelotti currently coaches the LaLiga club but was also in charge from 2013 to 2015. According to […]

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/ 800 days agoUK bids for men's World Cup off table for next two decades
The United Kingdom has officially announced its intention to host the Women's World Cup. However, the possibility of hosting the men's tournament won't be considered for another 20 years. Efforts to host the event in 2006 and 2018 were unsuccessful, therefore the country hasn't hosted the event since 1966. UK Sport has unveiled a comprehensive […]

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/ 800 days agoTuchel breaks his toe in rant before Bayern beat Lazio
The 3-0 triumph against Lazio is only the latest proof of Bavarian giants Bayern Munich's dominance in European soccer; they will now play in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League. Going into this match, neither club was in good shape. However, after falling to a Ciro Immobile penalty in the first leg, the burden […]

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/ 800 days agoMadrid loses appeal as Bellingham faces red card suspension
Nothing could have gone better for Jude Bellingham's first season in LaLiga. He has been the most impressive member of the LaLiga leaders. They are presently six points ahead of second placed-Girona and are heavy favorites to win the Champions League. Bellingham scored twice in the 4-0 hammering of their title rivals on Feb. 10, […]

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/ 801 days agoPremier League to crack down on inflated sponsorship deals
Premier League clubs have long taken advantage of inflating sponsorship deals to provide more freedom in the transfer market. Oftentimes, clubs will look to companies connected to their owners for financial backing. These agreements have helped clubs like Manchester City or Newcastle benefit from having owners involved in different sectors. In doing so, their commercial […]

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/ 801 days agoBayern defeats Lazio to reach Champions League quarterfinal
Bayern Munich bounced back from a distressing defeat in Rome to advance past Lazio in the UEFA Champions League. A Harry Kane brace surrounded a goal from the always-reliable Thomas Muller to put Bayern Munich into the quarterfinals. It is Bayern's fifth straight season reaching the last eight of the top European competition. The victory […]

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/ 801 days agoWrexham Effect: EFL to net at least $56 million in US rights deal
The English Football League (EFL) has secured a broadcast distribution deal in the United States. The deal with Relevent Sports, the New York-based agency best known for running LaLiga North America and the International Champion Cup, will bring in at least $56 million for the English Football League. However, that potential could grow further. In […]

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/ 801 days agoAC Milan star Leao says there's more to soccer than statistics
AC Milan winger Rafael Leao is set to release a book on his personal story as a soccer star. Entitled Smile, the book will cover a plethora of topics regarding the Portuguese playmaker. This includes his meteoric rise as one of the top wide players in the world, but also his affinity for music and […]

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/ 801 days agoBarcelona unveils free streaming platform with exclusive content
Barcelona launched its new streaming platform, Barca One, for free to download for supporters who want exclusive content. Barca One is the next step for Barca TV+ to, as the club says, keep Barcelona at the forefront of the entertainment industry. The exclusive content on the platform, which will be free for a global audience, […]

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/ 801 days agoMcDonald's set to become official sponsor of Ligue 1 in huge deal
Naming rights for the French Ligue 1 are set to change shortly. The division currently has a sponsorship deal in place with Uber Eats. In the agreement, the online food ordering and delivery platform pays Ligue 1 $16-$17 million per season. This agreement has been in place for the last three years. Nevertheless, Uber Eats, […]