ALL POSTS TAGGED "FA Cup"
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/ 71 days agoArsenal backs Arteta to deliver trophies with new contract
Arsenal has officially announced that Mikel Arteta has signed a contract extension to remain with the club. The highly-rated manager was previously set to become a free agent following the 2024/25 season. Nevertheless, the new deal will keep the Spaniard with the North London side until 2027. As he was entering his final year under […]
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/ 92 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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/ 113 days agoVenu Sports: Why the price is a bust for soccer fans
The long-awaited announcement of the price for Venu Sports, the new streaming bundle that will launch in the fall of 2024, has been revealed. At $42.99 per month, it’s a sticker shock for sports fans. But specifically for soccer, is it worth the price? We take a closer look. It was previously revealed back in […]
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/ 181 days agoTeen tandem helps Man Utd stun Man City in FA Cup final
Manchester United shocked the soccer world on Saturday by upsetting rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final. The defeat is only City's fifth on the entire campaign and first with Rodri in the lineup since February of 2023. United netted twice in the match to collect the cup, and both goals were scored by […]
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/ 182 days agoESPN's Jon Champion reveals FA Cup Final predictions
ESPN commentator Jon Champion excitedly unfurls a sheet that would probably be long enough to use as one of the flags ultras wave in the stands. It's inscribed in black, white, red, and blue, scrawled with information that dates back to the 1880s. "At the moment, it's about 100 sheets of paper, with various things […]
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/ 183 days agoJon Champion to skip Euro 2024, call Olympics for NBC
Ahead of the highly-anticipated Euro 2024, commentator Jon Champion told World Soccer Talk that he won't call the Euros for ITV, BBC, FOX Sports, or any other TV network. Instead, he will call the Olympics for NBC Sports. "I'm not going to do the Euros. I'm going to sit the Euros out," Champion told World […]
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/ 185 days agoFA Cup in USA rights renewed by ESPN for four more seasons
ESPN has successfully renewed its media rights deal to the English FA Cup in the USA for four more seasons. The new deal, which runs through until the end of the 2027/28 season, ensures that the world's oldest national soccer competition will continue to be streamed across ESPN+. Seven hundred and twenty-nine clubs competed in […]
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/ 205 days agoFernandes to consider United future amid lack of silverware
Bruno Fernandes has admitted that he will soon consider his future at Manchester United. The star midfielder is the club's current captain and the centerpiece of the entire squad. Even though he turns 30 later this year, the midfielder is his team's most valuable player in the transfer market. The Portugal international claimed back in […]
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/ 213 days agoA move away from United now seems unavoidable for Rashford
A potential upcoming split between Manchester United and Marcus Rashford may now be inevitable. The English forward was previously seen as an untouchable player with the Red Devils. After all, he netted 30 goals and added 10 more assists for the club just last season. As a result of his stellar campaign, team executives rewarded […]
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/ 214 days agoSemi-automated offside won't stop marginal offside decisions
Coventry's eventual loss on penalties against Manchester United in the FA Cup semifinals was nearly one of the greatest stories in FA Cup history. A monumental comeback after trailing 3-0 in the second half led to Coventry scoring a stoppage-time winner in extra time. However, Haji Wright was marginally offside in the buildup to Victor […]
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/ 215 days agoManchester United scrape past Coventry to reach FA Cup Final
Manchester United were spared their blushes as they beat Coventry City on penalties to reach the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday afternoon. United cruised to a 3-0 lead at just the hour mark, but Coventry produced a sensational last twenty minutes to score thrice and drag the game to extra time. The […]
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/ 216 days agoMan City avoids Real hangover, tops Chelsea to make FA Cup Final
Man City narrowly edged out Chelsea on Saturday to advance to the FA Cup final. Bernardo Silva managed to score the only goal of the game on the day late in the game. The midfielder became the hero against the Blues after seeing a penalty shot saved on Wednesday against Real Madrid. The two sides […]
Watch on US TV
/ 217 days agoWhere to find Man City vs Chelsea on US TV: April 20, 2024
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Man City vs Chelsea on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Man City vs Chelsea WHAT English FA Cup WHEN 12:15pm ET / 9:15am PT • Saturday, April 20, 2024 WHERE ESPN+ STREAM WATCH NOW With ESPN+, you can watch Man City vs […]
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/ 217 days agoMan City's risky call to sell Cole Palmer could haunt them
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that Cole Palmer requested a move away from the club for two years. The attacking phenom previously signed a five-year contract with City in 2021. However, despite being just 21, Palmer asked team officials for a transfer away due to lack of playing time. He was eventually granted […]
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/ 218 days agoScrapping FA Cup replays financially hurts lower level clubs
The Football Association (FA) and the Premier League have agreed to cancel FA Cup replays from the first round onwards. An announcement regarding the tournament changes happened on Thursday as part of a new six-year deal between the two sides. The change will launch ahead of the 2024/25 season. The FA Cup currently has no […]