Monthly Archives: June 2024

McKennie discusses the extent to which Juventus went to freeze him out

McKennie discusses the extent to which Juventus went to freeze him out

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

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 …

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England are ‘building’, says Eze

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 …

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FOX shows Euro 2024 success outside of England viewership

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 …

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Brilliant Arnautovic upstages returning Lewandowski

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 …

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Line-ups announced as Mbappe on bench at Euro 2024

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 …

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