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/ 7 days ago

US private equity firm in talks about Championship club takeover

American consortium Resilience Capital Partners started a takeover bid to take control at English Championship club Sheffield United. A spokesman for Steven H. Rosen, who founded the group with Bassem Mansour, declined to comment on the subject. Sheffield United currently competes in England’s second tier after a dreadful season last term in the Premier League. […]

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/ 13 days ago

Textor looks at Championship after missing out on Everton

John Textor, the American billionaire with an expanding portfolio, is reportedly looking to acquire a controlling interest in a Championship club. This comes after his recent failed attempt to purchase Everton. The Friedkin Group has just acquired the Toffees. Textor already holds stakes in several clubs worldwide. Thus, he is now aiming to add an […]

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/ 21 days ago

Leeds aim to make Elland Road one of largest in England

Leeds have unveiled ambitious plans to expand Elland Road, their historic stadium, increasing capacity to 53,000 seats through a phased redevelopment. This expansion will see the club boost its seating capacity by over 15,000. This move reinforces the commitment to long-term growth while preserving the unique atmosphere that Elland Road is renowned for. To keep […]

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/ 27 days ago

Roma fires De Rossi, Stoke City makes coaching change

Roma has fired manager Daniele De Rossi just four games into the 2024/25 season. The former midfielder previously took over for Jose Mourinho back in January. Roma sat ninth in the Serie A standings then and desperately needed a boost to save their season. De Rossi initially delivered by guiding the club to six victories […]

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/ 30 days ago

Will Ferrell: Why US investors pour money into English clubs

In recent years, a noticeable trend has emerged in English soccer: an influx of American celebrities investing in clubs across the country. From Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's highly publicized ownership of Wrexham to NFL star Tom Brady's stake in Birmingham City; the list of American figures putting their money into the sport continues to […]

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/ 32 days ago

Championship second in attendance worldwide behind Premier League

The EFL Championship has made a significant mark on global soccer, ranking as the second-most attended league in the world during the 2023-24 season. This notable achievement highlights the immense popularity and passionate fanbase that supports soccer across England; from the top-tier Premier League to the lower divisions. A whopping 12.7 million people attended Championship games last […]

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/ 44 days ago

EPL and Championship star Sol Bamba loses battle with cancer

The soccer world is mourning the loss of Sol Bamba, a former Premier League and Championship star, who passed away at the age of 39 after a sudden illness. Bamba, a beloved figure on the English scene, had been recently working as a coach at Turkish club Adanaspor; where the news of his passing was […]

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/ 57 days ago

Haji Wright admits his Premier League dream after another late heroics

It might not be compared to his last season's FA Cup heroics, but USMNT international Haji Wright once again came to Coventry City’s rescue in the Championship. Unlike Brenden Aaronson’s strike last week, Wright's 96th-minute goal secured all three points for the Sky Blues against Oxford United. He had to wait until November to consolidate […]

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/ 66 days ago

Sheffield Wednesday to ban fake jerseys at home games

Sheffield Wednesday is taking an unusual stance against counterfeit jerseys. Most significant soccer clubs worldwide continue to pump out new kit designs ahead of every season. These typically slight alterations include home, away, and third kits. In addition to jerseys, new training attire is usually added. Not only are teams opting to change jersey designs […]

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/ 71 days ago

Bundesliga defender says Norwich will be promoted this season

Norwich City begin their third consecutive season in the EFL Championship at Oxford United this weekend. After a sixth-placed finish and elimination in the playoff semi-finals last campaign, they begin the season with a new manager, Johannes Hoff Thorup, and fresh hopes of returning to the Premier League after facing relegation in 2022. Josh Sargent […]

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/ 85 days ago

EFL launches new Fantasy League for 2024/25 campaign

Joining the Fantasy Premier League this season is a fantasy competition for the EFL Championship, League One and League Two. Yet, Fantasy Premier League involves teams just from the English top flight. Fantasy EFL is a pool of all players from the second, third and fourth divisions in England. That means the 72 clubs in […]

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/ 96 days ago

Leeds finally decide on Elland Road stadium after 20 years saga

Leeds United have secured full ownership of their iconic Elland Road stadium, marking a significant milestone in the club's history. This acquisition comes two decades after the stadium was sold during a period of severe financial difficulty. The move symbolizes the club's recovery. Also, it underscores its commitment to maintaining a deep-rooted connection with its […]

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/ 105 days ago

Leeds 'heartbroken' over selling coveted teen star to Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur has officially won the race to sign Archie Gray from Leeds United. The 18-year-old phenom is one of the top teenage prospects in all of England. Fellow Premier League side Brentford wanted to secure Gray's signature late last week. The youngster even started a medical at the team's facility. Nevertheless, Leeds ultimately rejected […]

West Brom sacks Steve Bruce in relegation zone

On Monday, West Bromwich Albion relieved manager Steve Bruce of his duties. The club played to a scoreless draw at home against Luton Town on Saturday. Currently, West Brom is in the relegation zone of the 2022/23 English Championship. After 13 games played in the league, the Baggies have just one win to go along […]