The North American Soccer League (NASL) has been embroiled in a legal battle with the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and Major League Soccer (MLS) over alleged antitrust violations. The NASL, which operated from 2011 to 2017, lost its Division 2 designation from the USSF in 2017, leading to the filing of the antitrust lawsuit. The
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Real Madrid’s interest in acquiring Alphonso Davies has been no secret, especially considering his contract situation at Bayern Munich. The Canada international’s contract is set to expire in 2025, and Madrid has been closely monitoring the developments regarding his potential renewal with the German club. Sources have revealed that Davies is contemplating Bayern’s latest contract
Álvaro Morata, a talented forward for Atlético Madrid and the Spanish national team, has voiced his frustration with the treatment he receives from fans in Spain. Despite being one of the top goalscorers in the history of the Spanish national team, Morata has often been the target of criticism and whistles from the crowd. He
The upcoming Euro 2024 clash between Albania and Italy is expected to be attended by over 50,000 Albanian supporters in Dortmund, making it the largest travelling contingent of any team other than the host nation. The interest in the game in the Balkan country is so immense that Albanian prime minister Edi Rama has even
AC Milan has recently made a significant move by appointing Paulo Fonseca as their new head coach on a three-year contract. This decision comes after the departure of Stefano Pioli, who led the team to a second-place finish in Serie A last season. Paulo Fonseca, who recently managed Lille to a fourth-placed finish in Ligue
Manchester United’s ongoing contract negotiations with Erik ten Hag are not just centered around the extension of his current deal, but also about his role in the club’s recruitment strategy. Sources close to the club have revealed that discussions will involve giving more responsibility to dedicated staff, including the newly appointed sporting director Dan Ashworth
The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule has been released, providing fans with a glimpse into where the group stage matches for the hosts – Canada, Mexico, and the United States – will take place. Canada is set to open the tournament in Toronto, followed by two matches in Vancouver. Mexico will play its opening and
Ian Maatsen, the Chelsea full-back who spent the last season on loan to Borussia Dortmund, received a last-minute call up for Euro 2024 while holidaying on a yacht off the coast of the Greek-island of Mykonos. This unexpected call led him to quickly join the Dutch national team for training and preparation for his first
In light of recent discussions about the future of England’s national football team manager, Gareth Southgate, the English Football Association (FA) chief executive, Mark Bullingham, has stated that there is a succession plan in place should Southgate decide to leave after the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament. Despite speculation about Southgate’s potential departure, Bullingham emphasized that
The European Championship has introduced new guidelines for referees at Euro 2024, emphasizing clarity for players and spectators alike. UEFA’s managing director for refereeing, Roberto Rosetti, highlighted the importance of ensuring that only team captains approach the referees to discuss decisions during the game. This initiative aims to reduce confusion on the field and promote
Juventus has officially named Thiago Motta as their new head coach, following the departure of Massimiliano Allegri. The decision came after Allegri’s controversial behavior during his team’s Coppa Italia final win over Atalanta. Motta’s arrival marks a new era for the Italian giants, with the club expressing their excitement at the prospect of working with
Lionel Messi recently revealed that Inter Miami will be his final club in his illustrious career. The legendary footballer made the move to the MLS last summer after spending 20 years in Europe, playing for Barcelona and later Paris Saint-Germain. Despite being only 36 years old, Messi acknowledged that there is not much time left
With the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament in Germany, the English Football Association chief executive, Mark Bullingham, is urging England fans to be mindful of their behavior and to represent their country positively. The tournament organizers have deemed the opening match against Serbia as “high-risk” due to security concerns, particularly related to potential clashes involving Serbian
Germany’s national team has been hit with a setback as midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic has been forced to withdraw from Euro 2024 due to a recurrence of tonsillitis. This news comes as a blow to the young player who was hoping to make his mark on the international stage after an impressive season with Bayern Munich.