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/ 947 days agoNo Qatar takeover for Man Utd: Ratcliffe agrees 25% stake
The state of Qatar will not be taking over Man Utd. The bid fronted by Sheikh Jassim was withdrawn. In November of last year, United's owners, the Glazer family, made the decision to sell the team. Two of the more persistent suitors were Sheikh Jassim and the British petrochemicals magnate Jim Ratcliffe, acting via his […]

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/ 947 days agoBurger love story: Chelsea banned food truck to save Hazard
Former Chelsea and Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard was widely considered to be among the sport's all-time greats, despite his relationship with food. Hazard's career has been a roller coaster, with many moments of brilliance and occasional disappointments. He was known for his great dribbling ability, inventiveness on the pitch, and propensity for scoring goals. […]

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/ 947 days agoSheffield Wednesday hires youngest manager in EFL
Sheffield Wednesday has officially announced the hiring of Danny Rohl as their new manager. With his arrival, the 34-year-old German now becomes the youngest manager in the entire English Football League setup. This includes the second-tiered Championship, all the way down to League Two. Rohl is also younger than Wednesday striker Lee Gregory as well. […]

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/ 947 days agoDutch police want a nationwide ban on violent foreign supporters
Authorities inside the Netherlands are attempting to crack down on fan violence surrounding soccer matches. High-ranking Dutch police figures are attempting to bar certain foreign fans from attending games inside the country. This ban would essentially be for supporters of clubs that previously showed violent tendencious on Dutch soil. The call comes from Amsterdam police […]

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/ 947 days agoSaudi Pro League players dominate annual Forbes money list
The Saudi Pro League has an awful lot of money to spend on players. A summer window in which they spent heavily to recruit some of the globe's biggest stars has influenced the wealth scale in the sport. The annual World’s Highest-Paid Soccer Players list by Forbes was released on Friday. This year's table predictably […]

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/ 947 days agoEFL opens bidding for expanded international rights package
The English Football League (EFL) has opened bidding for its international broadcast rights from 2024-25 through 2028-29. Following the record domestic deal signed with Sky Sports, this presents an opportunity for media companies in the United States. They have the chance to acquire a significant portion of the product's content. Domestic Deal Sets Foundation for […]

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/ 947 days agoBarca wants to schedule friendly in the US this winter
Barca apparently hope to schedule a friendly in the US this winter. The club hopes to capitalize on their recent momentum, winning LaLiga in 2022/23, and continue to market themselves in North America. According to sources at ESPN, the Spanish side is looking to play a Mexican club in mid-December. This is, of course, during […]

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/ 948 days agoUS investors eye WSL amid EPL refusal of $30m relaunch costs
US private equity groups are allegedly considering acquiring the Women's Super League in preparation for the league's rebirth in season 2024-25. The WSL is at a turning point just as interest in women's soccer is at an all-time high. Once this season concludes, the Football Association (FA) said it will no longer oversee either of […]

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/ 948 days agoFelix is currently Barca's second-lowest earner due to agreement
New details are emerging about how Barcelona is paying Portuguese star Joao Felix. The attacker recently arrived at the Catalan club from Atletico Madrid on a one-year loan deal. However, Barca does not seem to be paying Felix the full salary that he was receiving with the fellow Spanish side. According to reports in Spain, […]

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/ 948 days agoArrest warrant issued for Sturridge: What did ex-EPL star do?
A US judge issued an arrest warrant for former England, Liverpool, and Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge. It stems from a disagreement over who located his stolen dog. In July 2019, Sturridge posted an online plea for help in finding his lost Pomeranian. The 34-year-old player who lived in Los Angeles at the time quickly reunited […]

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/ 948 days agoReal Madrid star calls on 'authorities' to reduce number of games
Real Madrid and France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has called for changes in the FIFA schedule as he thinks there are too many games each season. Tchouameni made the plea during a press conference on Thursday while on international duty. “Obviously we play too many matches," the Frenchman told reporters. "This is no surprise to anyone. […]

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/ 948 days agoMcKennie's future at Juventus decided after recent resurgence
Over the Summer, Juventus urged Weston McKennie to leave during the transfer window. He stayed, and his recent success on the pitch made waves in Max Allegri's starting selection. The previous season was difficult for the American. His failed loan at Leeds did not move the needle. As a result, Juventus made him available for […]

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/ 948 days agoLuka Modric hints at January exit amid playing time struggles
There was always going to be a natural drop in Luka Modric's playing time as he turned 38 in early September. There is a generational shift occurring at Real Madrid as the older players make way for the younger ones. This has resulted in regular minutes for players like Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Fede Valverde, […]

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/ 948 days agoMessi Meets America docuseries panned by critics
When seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi, announced he was heading to Miami to play for Inter Miami, it made headlines throughout the globe. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for soccer enthusiasts to see how a legendary player helped revitalize the sport in North America. Apple TV+ has begun streaming the six-part docuseries "Messi Meets […]

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/ 948 days agoBalogun claims Arsenal exit was not decided by Arteta
United States men's national team striker Folarin Balogun has revealed some interesting information regarding his move away from Arsenal and boss Mikel Arteta this summer. The center forward switched from the Gunners to French side Monaco in a deal worth up to $42 million. Balogun claims that his transfer was not exactly up to Arsenal […]