New Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has set his sights on disrupting the Premier League dominance held by Manchester City and Liverpool. With a freshly approved 27.7% stake in the club, Ratcliffe is determined to achieve this goal within a relatively short timeframe of three years. Drawing inspiration from a quote by Sir
The German Football League (DFL) recently made the decision to abandon plans to sell a stake in its media rights income to an outside investor. This decision was influenced by months of disruptive protests from fans. In December, clubs in Germany’s first and second-tier football divisions voted in favor of allowing a financial investor to
USL CEO Paul McDonough recently voiced his disappointment at the U.S. Soccer Federation’s handling of a dispute involving Major League Soccer (MLS) and the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The future of the historic tournament, which dates back to 1914, has been called into question since MLS announced that its first teams would not
Manchester United are facing concerns that their left-back, Luke Shaw, could be sidelined for the rest of the season due to a muscle injury he sustained during a recent match against Luton Town. This setback has caused Shaw to be substituted early in the game, raising alarms within the club about the severity of his
Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, believes that his team is detached from the club’s historical catalogue of UEFA Champions League round-of-16 exits. However, another exit beckons if they cannot embrace the occasion better. The Gunners will need to overturn a 1-0 deficit from their first-leg defeat against Porto. Before Galeno’s 94th-minute winner, Arsenal seemed
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp found inspiration for his injury-hit squad in their remarkable 2019 Champions League comeback against Barcelona. Despite missing key players, Liverpool managed to mount a sensational fightback and defeat Barcelona 4-0, triumphing 4-3 on aggregate. Klopp had vowed not to use that game as an example, but in the face of adversity
Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner’s suspension for violating Major League Soccer’s on-field discrimination policy has been lifted just in time for the team’s opening game of the season. Wagner was originally given a three-game suspension in November during last season’s playoffs after being accused of using a racial slur against New England Revolution forward Bobby
Marseille manager Gennaro Gattuso’s tenure has come to an abrupt end after just five months in charge. The Ligue 1 club announced on Tuesday that they had parted ways with the Italian coach. This decision follows a string of underwhelming results that have left Marseille’s European qualification hopes hanging by a thread. In light of
The Bundesliga title race saw Bayer Leverkusen further their lead at the top of the table with a 2-1 win over Heidenheim. Leverkusen, who had remained unbeaten for eight games, continued their impressive form by overcoming the resilient Heidenheim defense. With Amine Adli providing the assist, Jeremie Frimpong found the back of the net to
Real Madrid is reportedly in discussions with Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé regarding a potential free transfer this summer. Sources close to the situation have revealed to ESPN that negotiations are progressing positively, and there is growing optimism about reaching an agreement soon. It was previously reported on Feb. 15 that Mbappé had informed PSG
Napoli shocked the football world by firing manager Walter Mazzarri just before their crucial Champions League match against Barcelona. The Italian champions have decided to replace Mazzarri with Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona, who will take over immediately until the end of the season. This sudden change marks Napoli’s third coaching shift this season, reflecting the
Manchester United has reportedly made a formal offer for Newcastle United sporting director, Dan Ashworth. However, sources indicate that the club is hesitant to agree to what they perceive as excessive compensation for his services. United has identified Ashworth as a key target in their efforts to revamp their football operations at Old Trafford, under
When Lionel Messi made the decision to join Inter Miami CF, the team saw a surge in betting activities. The American sports betting industry witnessed a record-breaking betting handle in the MLS from 2022 to 2023. This spike was due to the addition of Messi, as well as his former Barcelona teammates, Jordi Alba and
Recent reports suggest that preliminary plans for the 2024 edition of the U.S. Open Cup have been approved by a subcommittee of the U.S. Soccer Federation board of directors. It seems that the upcoming tournament will undergo significant changes compared to recent editions. According to a source close to the USSF, the tournament in 2024