The recent resolution of the month-long lockout of MLS referees signals a positive development in the labor dispute between the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) and the Professional Referee Organization (PRO). According to sources, the PSRA has voted to ratify a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with PRO, bringing an end to the standoff. With
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The case of Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi allegedly racially abusing Napoli’s Juan Jesus has sparked controversy in the football world. Despite Juan Jesus accusing Acerbi of directing a racial slur at him, Acerbi has vehemently denied using any offensive language. The Italian football federation prosecutor conducted an investigation, questioning both players and witnesses. However,
Manchester United is reportedly interested in Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Gary O’Neil for a role in their potential new coaching setup at Old Trafford, according to sources. The club’s football operations are now under the ownership of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos group, with a new regime led by Ineos director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford
The Columbus Crew’s recent 2-0 away loss did not deter their position as one of the top teams in the league. Despite the defeat, the team’s overall performance and track record of success kept them near the top of the Power Rankings. This resilience in the face of adversity showcases the strength and potential of
Austria made history with Christoph Baumgartner’s lightning-fast goal against Slovakia, scoring just six seconds into the game. Although this goal has set a new record for Austrian national team, it raises the question of how it compares to the fastest goals in other leagues and competitions around the world. In the Premier League, the fastest
The recent news of former Brazil footballer Dani Alves being released from prison after posting a bail payment of €1 million raises serious questions about the efficiency and fairness of the legal system. Alves was sentenced to 4½ years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub. Despite the seriousness of the
Iceland striker Albert Gudmundsson has been making headlines with his impressive performances at Genoa, scoring 10 goals in Serie A this season. Additionally, he scored a hat trick in the European Championship play-offs, helping Iceland secure a 4-1 victory over Israel. This success has not gone unnoticed, drawing interest from top clubs in Italy and
Despite his impressive record of 13 Premier League winners’ medals, Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has been excluded from the 15-player shortlist for the 2024 Premier League Hall of Fame nominations. This exclusion comes in light of the legal issues Giggs faced, including charges of coercive or controlling behaviour against his former partner and assault
Wales right-back Connor Roberts shared an interesting superstition before the playoff final against Poland. He stated that he has never lost a game at club level while sporting a mustache. This unbeaten run began last season with Burnley as the team achieved promotion from the Championship and continues now with Leeds, who currently lead the
Monza are exceeding expectations to sit 10th in Serie A this season, in part due to the exploits of Di Gregorio between the sticks. While not the most glamourous name, the 26-year-old has still made 93 saves and boasts a solid save success rate of 75.2%. With 11 clean sheets, too, Di Gregorio is one
England’s recent 1-0 defeat against Brazil at Wembley has once again highlighted their shortcomings when facing top-tier teams. Despite Gareth Southgate’s efforts to revitalize the squad and improve their performance, the match against Brazil exposed familiar weaknesses in defense and midfield control. Southgate’s team has made progress in recent years with notable tournament runs, but
Manchester City’s hopes of securing the Premier League title have been dealt a blow following Kyle Walker’s injury during England’s game against Brazil. The right-back was forced off in the first half of the friendly match due to a suspected hamstring problem, raising concerns about his availability for City’s upcoming clash with Arsenal. England manager
England striker Harry Kane will no longer be part of the team as he is being sent back to Bayern Munich to continue his recovery from an ankle injury. Despite initially joining the England squad for the friendly against Brazil, Kane was unable to recover in time for the match and will miss the upcoming
Bukayo Saka, the talented winger from Arsenal, has made the decision to leave the England camp and return to his club for further rehabilitation. The Football Association (FA) made the announcement on Thursday, revealing that Saka had arrived at the camp with an injury that prevented him from participating in training sessions. As a result