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/ 633 days agoSpurs labeled England's best-run club despite lack of success
Tottenham Hotspur has been named the best-run professional soccer club in England. According to an organization called Fair Game, Spurs topped their competition by scoring highly in several key areas. This includes financial sustainability, good governance, equality standards, and fan engagement. Fair Game ultimately awarded Spurs with a combined score of 68.2 out of 100. […]

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/ 633 days agoNWSL follows USL Super League decision to eliminate draft
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the Players Association have agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The previous deal was not going to expire until 2026, but the two sides were eager to strike an agreement. According to ESPN, early negotiations were tied to the league's current broadcasting deal. NWSL officials wanted […]

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/ 634 days agoYellow Wall turns red: Dortmund fans blast arms deal
Borussia Dortmund fans have announced plans to begin the 2024/25 Bundesliga season with a protest. Club officials revealed back in May that they were entering a partnership with arms manufacturer Rheinmetall. This came at a time when Dortmund was set to face Real Madrid in the Champions League final. It is safe to say that […]

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/ 634 days ago2024/25 EFL Championship predictions: Who gets promoted?
The 2024/25 EFL Championship is underway, and anyone can make predictions for how the table will finish this season. The second tier of English soccer is regularly one of the most competitive and volatile leagues in the world. A team that was close to promotion one season can easily plummet down the table to the […]

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/ 634 days agoMLS fans vote with their wallets, reject Leagues Cup
It was a stunning sight that unfolded on Saturday at Lumen Field. No, not the Seattle Sounders getting picked apart by LAFC. That’s become commonplace by now. However, the empty seats of fans aren’t regularly associated with one of the best-supported fanbases in MLS. It appears that MLS fans and the Leagues Cup do not […]

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/ 634 days agoMaresca struggling in effort to ease squad concerns at Chelsea
New Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has claimed that the club's precarious situation is not as bad as it seems. The Blues squad has swelled to include nearly 50 players in recent days. Despite completely revamping the team over the last two years, Chelsea has continued their spending spree. Team brass completed their 10th signing […]

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/ 634 days agoPulisic key to Fonseca's aim of recreating Spain tactics at Milan
Milan is embarking on a new chapter under the leadership of Paulo Fonseca, a coach with a clear vision for transforming the team. In his quest to get the Rossoneri back into the European elite, Fonseca is looking to a modern example of soccer greatness. He will use Spain, the victors of Euro 2024, as […]

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/ 634 days agoSurprising twist: Madrid's newly-signed star considers exit
Endrick, one of the most promising young talents, was the subject of a massive transfer to Real Madrid this summer amid high expectations. The 18-year-old Brazilian striker arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu after a highly successful stint at Palmeiras. There, he helped the club clinch the Brazilian league title and impressed on the international stage. […]

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/ 634 days agoTextor expected to complete Everton purchase in coming days
American businessman John Textor is currently on Merseyside to negotiate takeover talks with Everton owner Farhad Moshiri. The current Toffees owner has been attempting to offload the club for at least a year. Although Moshiri thought he previously had a deal with 777 Partners, the firm could not complete the deal. The Friedkin Group then […]

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/ 634 days agoOn verge of miracle: Champions Cup within Indy Eleven's reach
One of the things that draws spectators to the U.S. Open Cup is the chance for underdogs to pull off an upset. This is a competition where lesser-known teams, who are often overshadowed by their larger, more well-off rivals, may dream big. What makes the Open Cup so special is that it gives underdog teams […]

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/ 634 days ago'Don't be sorry, smile': Eriksson delivers heartfelt final goodbye
Sven-Goran Eriksson, the former England manager, has shared an emotional farewell as he battles pancreatic cancer. In the new Amazon Prime documentary, 'Sven', Eriksson reflects on his storied career. He also offers a poignant message to those who have followed his journey. Earlier this year, Eriksson publicly revealed his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, a disease […]

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/ 634 days agoChelsea to blame for lack of new US owners in Premier League
Rich Americans have been looking to invest massive amounts of money into Premier League clubs for years. Nearly half of the teams in the English division have some form of American ownership. Burnley also has investors from the United States as well, but the Clarets were recently relegated to the Championship. Everton will likely become […]

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/ 634 days agobeIN SPORTS USA in talks over rights to Portuguese Primeira Liga
beIN SPORTS USA is in talks to acquire US media rights to Portugal's Primeira Liga, sources close to the situation have told World Soccer Talk. The new development comes after World Soccer Talk revealed last week that beIN SPORTS renewed Ligue 1 rights until the end of the 2028/29 season. Discussions between executives at the […]

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/ 635 days agoMexico to face Valencia? USA needs to copy Mexico's playbook
Federations for Mexico and the United States men's national team have announced that the two teams will soon face off. The matchup is set to be played at Estadio Akron near Guadalajara on Oct. 15. It will be the first friendly between the rivals in Mexico in 12 years. The two teams have since scheduled […]

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/ 635 days agoNBC nets most-watched Premier League opening weekend ever
NBC Sports delivered its most-watched Premier League opening weekend ever, this past weekend. Top of the bill was the Chelsea against Manchester City game on Sunday. That one broadcast averaged 2.218 million viewers across NBC, Telemundo, and Peacock. The viewing figure nearly eclipsed the most-watched Premier League game ever on US television, which was 2.6 […]