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CBS Sports
/ 245 days agoClive Tyldesley: Commentators are working too many games
Clive Tyldesley, a veteran broadcaster who Americans can hear on CBS' Champions League coverage, says modern-day commentators are working too many games. The congested fixture of games plays no helping hand to those broadcasters. Yet, Tyldesley says these talents do not have ample time to prepare for the games they do. Nor do the commentators […]
Bayer Leverkusen
/ 245 days agoUnited eyeing star Leverkusen duo in summer window
Manchester United will reportedly continue to monitor Bayer Leverkusen duo Edmond Tapsoba and Jeremie Frimpong. The defenders are currently mainstays in the German club's squad under Xabi Alonso. The former midfield star has guided Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga table. Not only has Die Werkself stunned German soccer fans by leading the league, […]
Crystal Palace
/ 245 days agoCrystal Palace fails to get Ipswich manager, stays with Hodgson
Crystal Palace Chairman Steve Parish is holding out hope that Roy Hodgson can turn things around as manager. However, mounting pressure is making the prospect of keeping the 76-year-old on board more challenging. Parish has been working to identify and select candidates to replace Hodgson, but none of the potential replacements are ready to commit […]
David Moyes
/ 246 days agoWest Ham stalls on renewing David Moyes contract
David Moyes is still in limbo when it comes to a renewal of his contract with West Ham. The Scot has succeeded in London over the last two seasons, including a European cup win with the UEFA Europa Conference League. This season, the Hammers are eighth in the league table, but any chance of returning […]
Jermain Defoe
/ 246 days agoTrailer for Jermain Defoe documentary chronicles life journey
Jermain Defoe is the subject of a new soccer documentary coming via theatrical release in the UK on Feb. 29 this year. Defoe, a popular soccer figure in England, made over 750 appearances as a professional in England, Scotland and Canada. The bulk of those came with Tottenham Hotspur, where he scored an outstanding 143 […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 248 days agoEnglish women's clubs receive $25m loan from Premier League
As part of an agreement to hasten the commercial growth of elite women's soccer, the Premier League will invest $25.2 million into the sport. During a meeting on February 7, clubs from the top two levels of English women's soccer authorized the funding. They also discussed a comparable debt plan in line with the Football […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 248 days agoMan City to fight Premier League over new rule change
Changes to ownership regulations have sparked a massive uprising in the Premier League. The English top division has decided to enforce stricter regulations regarding the relationship between teams and firms that share ownership. The likes of Manchester City and Newcastle might feel the effects of this decision. Thus, it said that the current Champions League […]
Barcelona
/ 249 days agoChelsea star wants Barca move despite 8 years left on contract
While his contract with Chelsea is valid until 2032, 23-year-old Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez reportedly wants out. Joining Chelsea, the Argentine was fresh off an incredible 2022 World Cup campaign in which he won the trophy for Best Young Player. Reportedly, in January of 2023, the sale was valued at $129 million. Despite competition from […]
FIFA
/ 249 days agoPremier League coaches object blue cards as IFAB backtracks
On Thursday, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) revealed its plans to introduce new rules regarding sin bins. In the change, referees would be able to show a blue card to players for dissent or cynical fouls. The offenders would then exit the pitch and their club would be temporarily down a player. These violators […]
EPL Commentator Schedule
/ 250 days agoEPL commentators on NBC: February 10 to 12
In European soccer this weekend, much of the focus may be on the top-of-the-table battles in Germany and Spain. However, the Premier League has some crucial games of its own. While the title contenders have fairly straightforward fixtures, the race for Europe is heating up rapidly. Manchester City and Liverpool are both hosting relegation candidates […]
Americans Abroad
/ 250 days agoLiverpool targeting summer move for highly rated USMNT star
Liverpool is eyeing a summer move for Fulham defender Antonee Robinson. The United States men's national team star has grown into one of the more reliable players at the west London club. In fact, Cottagers manager Marco Silva has opted to start Robinson in 22 Premier League games this season. The only top-flight match the […]
English Football
/ 250 days agoPremier League claims 96% of VAR calls are right amid issues
A top Premier League chief has proclaimed that 96% of refereeing decisions this season have been correct. Tony Scholes, the division's Chief Football Officer, made the comments during a recent interview with Sky Sports. Scholes insisted that VAR has helped boost this officiating accuracy in recent years. He claimed that referees were only right about […]
Americans Abroad
/ 251 days agoPro/rel fueling American investment in English soccer teams
Florida-based businessman Tom Piatak recently became the latest American to invest in an English professional soccer club. The CEO of Magellan Transport Logistics officially took control of Carlisle United through the Castle Sports Group back in November. Upon completing the purchase, Piatak proclaimed that he "wanted a club with considerable commercial upside." This was even […]
Al Nassr
/ 251 days agoRonaldo reunion? Varane offered substantial salary by Saudi side
One of Manchester United's finest players, Raphael Varane, will decide his future at Old Trafford soon. The Frenchman will meet with Erik ten Hag and the higher-ups in the next several weeks. After reaching an agreement with the Glazer family in December for $1.6 billion, Sir Jim Ratcliffe obtained a 25 percent interest in the […]
Atletico Madrid
/ 251 days agoEngland calling again? Barcelona face first hurdle to sign Felix
Barcelona is reevaluating their position on Joao Felix in light of the Portugal international's dismal run of play. After a disappointing six-month loan stint with Chelsea in the second part of last season, Joao Felix opted to sign a short-term agreement with Barcelona for the 2023-24 season. The Portuguese has been a mainstay in Xavi's […]