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/ 49 days ago

Premier League clubs spent 33x more than MLS in window

The Premier League's summer transfer window officially closed late Friday night. In total, English top-flight teams combined to spend about $2.6 billion on new players. While each club shelled out different amounts of money, the figure represents an average of $130 million per Premier League team. It also works out to around $8.5 million per […]

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/ 49 days ago

Petty ref decision sends Declan Rice off in Arsenal-Brighton tie

Arsenal failed to keep their winning streak going to start the Premier League season on Saturday as Declan Rice was sent off against Brighton. The Gunners faced a tough test against Brighton in the early English top-flight match of the weekend. The Seagulls, like Arsenal, began the current campaign with a pair of victories. While […]

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/ 50 days ago

Wrexham trouble: Residents gripe about heavy matchday traffic

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s takeover of Wrexham has brought newfound fame and success to the historic Welsh club. As Wrexham embark on their League One campaign, they’ve started strong; with two wins and a draw in their first three matches. However, the excitement surrounding the team’s rise has come with unintended consequences; […]

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/ 50 days ago

Palace pulls off a coup to keep Marc Guehi despite record offer

Crystal Palace star defender Marc Guehi is remaining with the club after a lengthy period of uncertainty. Newcastle had been pursuing a deal to sign the England international for much of August. In fact, the Magpies even submitted four separate proposals to Crystal Palace regarding the center-back. The most recent offer was reportedly in the […]

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/ 50 days ago

Champions League: How many points are needed to advance?

The UEFA Champions League has introduced a new format, replacing the traditional group stage with a league phase. This significant change has left many fans confused, with some describing the format as overwhelming and complex. To help clarify the situation, a platform for statistics has calculated how many points teams will likely need to secure […]

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/ 50 days ago

Former Premier League defender criticizes MLS refereeing

FC Cincinnati faced a challenging evening last weekend as they fell to Inter Miami 2-0 in an MLS match that left many questioning the officiating and the visiting team's overall performance. The match played at Chase Stadium in South Florida was marked by two early goals from Luis Suarez, a red card for Inter Miami, […]

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/ 50 days ago

Europa League draw reveals several fascinating matches

Many American soccer fans were able to watch the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League draw live on Thursday. The governing body opted to broadcast the league phase draw of the continent's top club tournament at Noon (ET). Nevertheless, the 2024/25 Europa League draw took place before many here in the United States even woke up. UEFA […]

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/ 51 days ago

When did England, Wales, and Scotland play their first soccer games?

England, Wales, and Scotland will all be in action as September’s UEFA Nations League fixtures roll around, continuing their long history of competing on the international stage. Earlier this week, what is believed to be one of the first-ever red Welsh football tops was unearthed while a former Football Association of Wales (FAW) official was […]

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/ 51 days ago

UEFA takes action: Boehly to cost Chelsea Europe expulsion?

Chelsea are currently facing a significant challenge that could jeopardize their participation in future European competitions. This threat arises from UEFA's new financial regulations. To ensure financial fair play (FFP), it seeks to rein in teams that have used deceptive accounting tactics. Under the ownership of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, Chelsea's aggressive spending and […]

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/ 51 days ago

Lionel Messi injury: Will star play for Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire?

Lionel Messi is on the cusp of making his much-anticipated return to Major League Soccer with Inter Miami. Messi will rejoin his team at a critical juncture in their season; especially after an extended absence due to international duties and an injury sustained during the Copa America final. While the Argentine superstar will not feature […]

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/ 51 days ago

Brighton new signing out for months after making 6-minute debut

New Brighton signing Matt O'Riley is already set for an extended spell on the sidelines. The Denmark international officially just joined the Seagulls earlier in the week from Celtic. Brighton brass paid the Scottish giants nearly $33 million for the dynamic midfielder. The fee, assuming future add-ons are met, will set a new record transfer […]

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/ 51 days ago

Stolen idea? UEFA risks lawsuit due to Champions League draw

As the UEFA Champions League prepares to usher in a new era with an expanded format, the European governing body finds itself at risk of a lawsuit due to its draw. The introduction of a new “league phase” for its three club competitions this season has sparked controversy. Thus, Chilean sports consultant Leandro Shara has […]

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/ 51 days ago

Madueke among surprise picks in England Nations League team

England interim boss Lee Carsley has named his first squad for two upcoming UEFA Nations League games, with Noni Madueke making most of the headlines for England. The former England U21 manager was temporarily called into the role after Gareth Southgate stepped away from the team. Southgate was at the helm for nearly eight years […]

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/ 52 days ago

UEFA Champions League draw: The 36 teams awaiting their fate

The stage is set for Thursday's UEFA Champions League group stage draw, live on Paramount+ from Noon ET. The playoff round completed the equation with seven clubs joining those directly qualified to the big event. The 36 teams will be in an automatic draw to decide their four home and four away games. Although the […]

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/ 52 days ago

Darwin Nunez hit with five-game ban for fight with Colombian fans

Punishments from the clash between Colombian fans and Uruguay players in July have officially been handed out. The two South American teams previously faced off in a contentious Copa America 2024 semifinal in Charlotte. Colombia ended up narrowly topping their rivals in front of around 70,000 fans on the night. As a result, La Tricolor […]