Weston McKennie spent the second half of the 2022/23 season on loan at Leeds United, hoping to leave Juventus permanently. However, his spell was unsuccessful, as he could not prevent the Whites from being relegated from England’s top flight. Consequently, Leeds was not obligated to activate his buy clause, and he returned to Juventus. However, the Old Lady seemed to …
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South African match-fixing ring infiltrates Uganda, 13 suspended
The Uganda Football Federation (FUFA) has taken decisive action against a match-fixing syndicate, provisional suspending 13 individuals. These include 10 referees, a player, and two administrators. This follows the uncovering of a South African-based match-fixing syndicate, thanks to collaboration with FIFA. The investigation, which began in December, focused on suspicious activities in seven matches across the second divisions. These games …
Read More »England are ‘building’, says Eze
England midfielder Eberechi Eze says the team remain in a “building” phase after two disappointing performances at Euro 2024. Gareth Southgate’s men opened their campaign with an underwhelming 1-0 defeat of Serbia on Sunday night before a listless display in drawing 1-1 with Denmark yesterday. England still top Group C but the nature of the performance against the Danes, in …
Read More »Premier League clubs leading Juventus in the race for Ligue 1 striker
Juventus has Jonathan David on its list of targets, and the Canadian has been a long-time interest for the club. The Lille striker is out of contract next summer, and the Ligue 1 club wants to sell him now. Juve has several areas to strengthen, and their attack is one of them. Thiago Motta is looking to ensure his team …
Read More »FOX shows Euro 2024 success outside of England viewership
For viewers in the United States, England was always going to dominate viewership on FOX for Euro 2024. The close connection to the Premier League props up fans’ knowledge of who is playing. Only two players for the Three Lions come from clubs outside of the most-watched soccer league in the United States. Therefore, FOX has made a driving force …
Read More »Brilliant Arnautovic upstages returning Lewandowski
Marko Arnautovic starred as Austria reignited their Euro 2024 qualification hopes with an impressive 3-1 defeat of Poland in Berlin. With both sides having lost their opening Group D fixtures, the stakes were high but it was Ralf Rangnick’s men that ran out deserved winners with a display full of verve that proved too much for the Poles, who will …
Read More »Journalist explains difference between Arthur-Pjanic transfer and Douglas Luiz deal
Juventus is closing in on a swap deal to sign Douglas Luiz, with two youngsters plus 20 million euros going the other way. Juve has had Luiz on its shopping list for several seasons, but it stepped up its interest in his signature this month as a special request from Thiago Motta. He wants the Brazilian to lead his midfield …
Read More »Where to find Georgia vs Czech Republic on US TV: June 22, 2024
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Georgia vs Czech Republic on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Georgia vs Czech Republic WHAT UEFA Euro 2024 WHEN 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT • Saturday, June 22, 2024 WHERE Exclusively on ViX Premium STREAM ViX Premium If you want to watch Euro 2024 in …
Read More »Line-ups announced as Mbappe on bench at Euro 2024
France captain Kylian Mbappe has been named on the bench for his side’s Uefa Euro 2024 Group D game against the Netherlands. Real Madrid newcomer Mbappe left the pitch with a broken nose late in Les Blues’ opening 1-0 win against Austria on Monday. Mbappe’s club team-mate, midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, replaced him from the start in Leipzig, with forward Antoine …
Read More »AFC allocates pots for final round of 2026 World Cup qualifying draw
June 21 – The AFC has released the seeding pots for the final round of its 2026 World Cup qualifiers that will kick off in September 2024, completing in June 2025. The AFC’s Road to 26 will see the 18 remaining teams drawn into three groups of six. The top two finishers in each group will fill six of the …
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