Major League Soccer (MLS) has announced its plans to implement two rule changes aimed at reducing stoppages during games in the upcoming 2024 season. These changes, which include an off-field treatment rule and a timed substitution rule, were approved during a recent board of governors meeting. Additionally, the league made some other minor updates to
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FIFA has recently announced the shortlist for the FIFA Best men’s player award for 2023, and it comes as no surprise that Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland have made the cut. Interestingly, this shortlist mirrors the top three finalists for the Ballon d’Or prize, which Messi emerged as the winner in October. While
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has openly admitted that the club is in need of a new centre-back in the upcoming January transfer window. This admission comes as no surprise, as Spurs have been struggling with a lack of cover in defensive positions. Mickey van de Ven is currently sidelined until next year due to
Refereeing in the Premier League has historically been dominated by men, but that is set to change with two groundbreaking appointments. Rebecca Welch will become the first woman to referee a Premier League game, while Sam Allison will be the first Black referee in 15 years to be involved in a top-flight match. These appointments
An auction held by Sotheby’s in New York saw six shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina’s historic 2022 World Cup campaign sell for a staggering $7.8 million. The auction, organized by tech startup AC Momento, featured Messi’s shirts from the first half of six matches, including the final against France. Despite high hopes, the
Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, recently found himself in hot water with the Football Association as a result of his post-match comments following Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United. Arteta expressed his frustration and disappointment with the VAR process, calling it a “disgrace” and “embarrassing.” These comments led to a charge of misconduct by the
Ferran Torres, one of Barcelona’s rising stars, has expressed his concern about the mounting criticism and desire to “destroy” the club following their recent loss against Antwerp in the Champions League. The Spanish champions’ defeat was their fourth in just nine games, placing immense pressure on coach Xavi Hernández. While Barcelona had already secured their
San Diego FC, the expansion club set to join Major League Soccer in 2025, has made an exciting announcement regarding their first-ever signing. Duran Ferree, a talented youth national team goalkeeper and former San Diego Loyal player, has committed to joining the club. This article will explore the significance of this signing, the future plans
Roma boss Jose Mourinho has expressed his frustration with the financial constraints he faces at the Serie A club, comparing their situation to that of Manchester City. While Roma did make significant investments in Mourinho’s first season, spending over €100 million ($109m), they have been limited to just €9.5 million in transfers over the last
FIFA has revealed the finalists for The Best coaching awards, with some prominent names making the list. The finalists include Sarina Wiegman, Emma Hayes, and Pep Guardiola, among others. This article will analyze the candidates and their achievements, shedding light on their contributions to the world of football coaching. The Men’s Category One of the
FC Cologne, a prominent Bundesliga club, has recently found themselves in hot water for their use of pyrotechnics during a home game against Borussia Monchengladbach in October. The German Football Association (DFB) filed a criminal complaint regarding the incident, leading to a hefty fine of €595,000 ($641,529) being imposed on the club. This article explores
Goalkeeper Josh Cohen, a California native, is rumored to be on the verge of signing a contract with Atlanta United in Major League Soccer. Cohen most recently played for Maccabi Haifa in the Israeli Premier League, where he was named the league’s player of the season in 2020-21 and helped guide the team to the
In a significant move, Charlotte FC has officially named former Aston Villa manager Dean Smith as its new head coach. This appointment comes in the wake of the departure of Christian Lattanzio, who led the team to its first-ever playoffs in the 2022 season but was ultimately let go after a crushing defeat in the
Inter Miami FC has confirmed its participation in the highly anticipated Riyadh Season Cup, putting an end to previous reports suggesting otherwise. The announcement comes after Saudi Arabian officials initially revealed the event on November 21. Inter Miami has now disclosed that it will be facing Al Hilal on January 29 and Al Nassr, Cristiano