Arrests at soccer games in the UK are on the rise. United Kingdom government officials revealed that 2,584 total soccer-related arrests happened across the 2023/24 season. This figure represents 320 more arrests (14%) compared to the previous year. Because there were more arrests, bans are also trending upward as well. For instance, as of August […]

Sir Keir Starmer, the prime minister of the United Kingdom, has received heat for receiving corporate hospitality from Arsenal. Starmer is a long-term fan of the Gunners and was previously a season ticket holder. Nevertheless, the politician has since given up his usual seats at Emirates Stadium after he assumed office earlier this summer. Starmer […]

Sky Sports and TNT Sports have renewed packages to broadcast the Premier League rights in the United Kingdom on a four-year deal. In total, the duo will have live broadcasts of 270 games each season from 2025/26 through 2028/29. Reports indicate the total Sky Sports and TNT are paying is just shy of $8.5 billion. […]

The Premier League announced it will substantially increase the number of matches shown live on TV in the UK beginning with the 2025/26 season. The league will make all Sunday 2 p.m. matches available to broadcasters for the first time. Also, the Premier League is adding an extra round of midweek fixtures. This brings the […]

Euro 2028 is going to the UK and Ireland. Turkey had previously been a direct rival to the nations as hosts of the tournament. Nevertheless, UEFA revealed on Wednesday that Turkey has since backed out. This leaves the UK and Ireland bid as the only contender for Euro 2028. Turkey has withdrawn from the bidding […]

The Premier League is considering a major shake-up to its match scheduling that could see the introduction of a new Sunday kickoff time. According to reports, Premier League executives are proposing four matches on Sundays instead of the three that we get now. Kickoffs would range between noon and 6:30 p.m. local time. For American […]

The Premier League is taking a harder stance on illegal streaming as bidding continues on its domestic broadcast rights. Illegal broadcasts of games in the English top flight continue to be a major problem. Moreover, official broadcasters are submitting offers over $6 billion for three years. According to the UK's Intellectual Property Office, a February […]

The rapidly emerging Saudi Pro League made a major move by securing a broadcasting deal with streaming service DAZN in the UK. The landmark deal provides exposure and credibility to a league trying to build on its prominence ahead of a key season in the league. The agreement has DAZN show every game live from […]

For a time, it looked like fans in England would have the opportunity to watch Lionel Messi, and MLS would remain on the horizon. Manchester City looked like a leader in landing the Argentine on a couple of occasions. After all, he has a history with the club's two-time treble-winning manager, Pep Guardiola. However, in […]

Liverpool has agreed to play the national anthem, "God Save the King," ahead of its matchup with Brentford on Saturday. The decision to play the anthem revolves around the coronation of King Charles III. Premier League officials contacted clubs this week to ask them to play the song prior to games this weekend. The Merseyside […]

The United Kingdom and Ireland have officially announced their list of stadiums to potentially host Euro 2028 games. Arenas from England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland were all chosen in the list of 10 venues. Previously, the group shortlisted 14 stadiums. Later, it trimmed the final list to 10 stadiums. Old Trafford, the Stadium of Light, […]

Apple is pondering entering the race to land the Premier League and EFL rights for broadcasts in the United Kingdom. Right now, Premier League rights belong to Sky, BT Sport and Amazon. That deal started in 2022 and runs through 2025. Those three companies paid a combined $6.3 billion for the three-year deal. Now, though, […]

Gary Lineker is set to soon return to host BBC's Match of the Day. The former Leicester City, Barcelona, and Tottenham Hotspur star was previously removed from the show for comments about the British government. The presenter essentially criticized UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s views on the asylum policy. Lineker has also been vocal about […]

Premier League television blackouts look set to stay in the UK. The English top flight has blacked out 3 p.m. local time games on Saturday afternoons for decades. Despite the English Football League (EFL) looking to scrap the blackouts, Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has confirmed that they will remain. "We’ve been proponents of […]

After Apple's purchase of MLS streaming rights in the US, the tech giant is rumored to be interested in acquiring rights to the Premier League in the United Kingdom. While most pundits don’t expect Apple to be more than a partial player in any deal, don’t put anything past Apple to shake things up in […]