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/ 119 days agoPGMOL asks Premier League for more funds amid financial crisis
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) is reportedly running out of money. The organization is currently responsible for refereeing English professional soccer matches. PGMOL was previously created back in 2001 when referees officially became professional. Refs in the organization currently work from the Premier League down to League Two, as well as cup competitions. […]
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/ 120 days agoNketiah deal gives Arsenal funds for new attacking target
Arsenal finally looks set to sell Eddie Nketiah ahead of the summer transfer deadline on Friday. The center-forward had previously been linked with Marseille and Nottingham Forest in recent weeks. However, the French side could not agree on a final fee with the Gunners. Forest, on the other hand, failed to entice Nketiah to join […]
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/ 120 days agoChelsea eyes Toney as striker agrees contract with Saudi club
Chelsea is reportedly ready to target Brentford striker Ivan Toney. The England international has been open about wanting to leave the Bees for months now. Brentford brass previously slapped an asking price of nearly $80 million on their prize asset. Nevertheless, a lack of interest has forced the Bees to lower their demands. Toney's price […]
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/ 121 days agoMaupay criticizes Everton fans for abusing players in viral video
Neal Maupay took to X to express his concerns with the abuse. This outcry from Everton fans came off the back of consecutive thumpings at the hands of Tottenham and Brighton. After being thrashed by Tottenham, the Everton players were subject to verbal abuse while boarding their train back to Merseyside. Immediately upon opening the […]
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/ 121 days agoSven Goran Eriksson's death: Reaction from around the world
Former England manager Sven Goran Eriksson died on Monday morning after a long fight against pancreatic cancer. He was 76. The Swede had a distinguished career as a manager and head coach in Europe at the club and international level. Some of his more notable stops as a manager included Benfica, Roma, Lazio and Manchester […]
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/ 127 days agoHow does Wrexham's transfer spend compare to League One?
Wrexham AFC has returned to League One, but the club's transfer spend has long been a point of issue among rivals. For example, Wrexham was one of four clubs in League Two that spent money on an incoming player last season when it acquired James McClean and Luke McNicholas. This summer, the Red Dragons have […]
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/ 128 days agoIvan Toney ruins his England chances if he goes to Saudi Arabia
After a seemingly quiet transfer window by last season’s standard, Saudi clubs have been scrambling for star signings. That included an ambitious bid for a Ballon d’Or candidate Vinicius Junior. Then, there was a more realistic offer pursuing Paulo Dybala. The soccer revolution from the 2034 World Cup hosts is gathering pace again. The search […]
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/ 130 days agoMan Utd legend retires as a professional footballer
Man Utd legend, Phil Jones, retires as a professional soccer player, with the former England international releasing an announcement. The defender initially began his career on the pitch at Blackburn Rovers. After rising up the ranks with the Riversiders, Jones made the big move to Manchester United in the summer of 2011. The Red Devils […]
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/ 138 days agoCarsley to be England's interim coach through autumn
The Football Association (FA) has officially announced that Lee Carsley will be the England national team's interim manager going forward. Carsley, 50, has been involved in England's youth setup since 2020. He initially managed the U20s at this time, but has since taken over the U21s in the last three years. England has needed a […]
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/ 139 days agoNations League: Who will lead England against Ireland, Finland?
In a significant development, Lee Carsley will reportedly be the interim manager of England following Gareth Southgate's resignation. Carsley, who recently led the England Under-21s to a historic victory in the 2023 European Championship, has emerged as the leading candidate to guide the national team; especially for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against the […]
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/ 140 days agoDAZN announces 7-year global deal with National League
DAZN has officially announced a seven-year global broadcasting partnership with the English Football League’s (EFL) National League. The division is the fifth-highest league in the English soccer pyramid. It is also the highest division in EFL's setup that features semi-professional clubs. Soccer fans will soon be able to watch every National League match each season […]
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/ 146 days agoEngland looks at Chelsea target to succeed Southgate
Gareth Southgate's tenure at England ended following the Three Lions' heart-wrenching defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. This marked their second consecutive Euros where they finished as runners-up; following their loss to Italy on penalties in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley. Southgate's period in charge was notable for bringing relative success and […]
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/ 147 days agoKlopp dismisses England links by reiterating need for rest
Jurgen Klopp has seemingly ruled himself out of the running for the England national team job. The Three Lions need a new manager after Gareth Southgate recently stepped down from the position. Southgate's decision came after his now-former team lost the Euro 2024 final against Spain. As a result, the coach failed to deliver England […]
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/ 154 days agoKick It Out claims racism reports are up 47% in English soccer
Reports of racism, sexism and faith-based abuse surrounding soccer have reached record highs across England. According to Kick It Out, a prominent anti-discrimination charity, overall discrimination reports rose by 32% throughout the 2023/24 soccer season. These incidents came across all levels of English soccer, from the Premier League down to the grassroots. Social media abuse […]
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/ 155 days agoWomen's Super League inks YouTube deal as streaming home
Women's Super League (WSL) officials have revealed a significant change in their broadcasting schedule ahead of the 2024/25 season. In the United Kingdom, league representatives previously announced that their domestic partnership would continue with Sky Sports and the BBC for one more year. As a result, the networks would share the broadcasting rights to exactly […]