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/ 70 days agoSuper League reveals launch date, promises 'better experience’
Once again, the European Super League is rearing its head with a new launch date and revised aspirations. The original plan for the Super League was to create a new competition that would give the biggest teams and players more freedom. Not only would this give them more money, but it would help the fans. […]
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/ 77 days agoDortmund posts record revenues after reaching UCL final
Borussia Dortmund has officially posted record revenue for the most recent financial year. The Bundesliga club recently claimed that they reached a turnover of $676 million. This particular figure marks a 24% increase compared to the previous campaign. The impressive revenue number was boosted directly due to the team's appearance in the 2024 UEFA Champions […]
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/ 82 days agoNo Champions League to cause United more financial problems
Manchester United not being in the UEFA Champions League this season underscores their current struggles on the pitch. Erik ten Hag’s side finished eighth in the Premier League last season. Thus, have been unable to secure a place among Europe’s elite. Nonetheless, their continued exclusion from the Champions League could have serious financial implications for […]
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/ 84 days agoDavid Raya proving value to Mikel Arteta and Arsenal each game
It seems like some time ago there was a goalkeeping controversy at Arsenal between David Raya and Aaron Ramsdale. After the English goalkeeper conceded several mistakes, Mikel Arteta put his faith in the Spanish shot-stopper. It was not the smoothest of starts for Raya between the sticks at the Emirates. However, that faith has paid […]
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/ 85 days agoBarcelona fans barred from Champions League due to banner
Barcelona will have to play an upcoming Champions League match without fans in the stands. UEFA has officially barred the Catalan club from selling tickets to their next away game in the competition. Barca, however, plays their next two fixtures in the tournament at home. This means that the fan ban will not be in […]
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/ 85 days agoStones ready to save Man City money by filling Rodri role
Manchester City defender John Stones has proclaimed that he is ready to fill the void in midfield left by the injured Rodri. The Spain international was recently forced off of the pitch during a contentious matchup with Arsenal. City officials then took their time to reveal the extent of the setback. Nevertheless, manager Pep Guardiola […]
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/ 86 days agoPSG leaves Ousmane Dembélé off squad for Arsenal trip
Luis Enrique dropped Ousmane Dembélé from the PSG squad facing Arsenal on Tuesday. The French international was Ligue 1’s best assist-maker in his debut season with the Parisians. He also started the new campaign on a scintillating form as he already scored more goals than last season. But Friday’s game against his ex-club Stade Rennais […]
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/ 89 days agoCan Szczesny play for Barcelona in Champions League?
Barcelona are poised to sign veteran goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny as a replacement for Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, who is sidelined with a season-ending knee injury. Interestingly, Szczesny had just hung up his boots this summer. However, he has now agreed to come out of retirement to join the La Liga giants. All sides will finalize the […]
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/ 90 days agoSoccer's scheduling crisis: Who's to blame?
Since the start of the 2024 soccer calendar, players and fans have fought the crisis of a bloated schedule. A club like Manchester City will effectively play a nonstop schedule in 2024/25. That includes the Premier League, two domestic cups (FA Cup and League Cup), UEFA Champions League, FA Community Shield, and friendlies across the […]
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/ 90 days ago2027 Champions League final host: Marseille to rival Rome?
After having the hosting rights for the 2027 Champions League final revoked from the San Siro stadium, UEFA formally reopened the bidding process. They initially selected it to host Europe’s most prestigious soccer match. However, Milan and Inter’s iconic venue is no longer viable due to ongoing uncertainties surrounding planned refurbishments. As a result, new […]
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/ 91 days agoUEFA raises solidarity payments to clubs not in Euro tournaments
UEFA has officially announced that they are boosting solidarity payments to men's clubs that do not qualify for their tournaments. The governing body of the sport in Europe currently runs three club competitions each year. This includes the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League. They also control national team tournaments such as the European […]
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/ 91 days agoGuardiola says Man City will not 'waste energy' on Carabao Cup
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has claimed that the club will not "waste energy" on the Carabao Cup. Instead, the Spanish boss is set to focus on bigger competitions, such as the Premier League and Champions League. The coach's comments came following City's narrow Carabao Cup win against Watford on Tuesday. The reigning English champions […]
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/ 95 days agoSimeone: New Champions League means more thrilling matches
The UEFA Champions League, Europe's most prestigious club soccer competition, has undergone a significant transformation; and Atletico Madrid’s manager Diego Simeone is acutely aware of the challenges and opportunities this brings. His team embarked on their European campaign with a 2-1 victory over Leipzig. He shared his thoughts on how the revamped format will push […]
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/ 96 days agoBarcelona outdone by self-sabotage in Champions League
In LaLiga, Barcelona has cruised to success. Four wins in four games have the side at the top of the league with no team inside of three points. It was a different story on a rare Thursday night in the UEFA Champions League. Ten minutes into the contest, a red card to Barcelona center-back Eric […]
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/ 97 days agoChampions League: Criteria for teams with equal points revealed
The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League season has ushered in a new era with the introduction of the Swiss-style league format. This significant change aims to enhance the excitement of the competition by increasing the number of high-stakes matches among Europe’s top clubs. With this new format, determining which teams progress to the knockout phase becomes […]