The Premier League is among the competitions joining forces with FIFPRO regarding a lawsuit against FIFA. The organization officially represents 39 of the biggest soccer divisions in 33 countries across the continent. In total, 1,130 clubs, including all 20 Premier League teams, are represented by the European Leagues. FIFPRO announced earlier this summer that they were targeting legal action against …
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Trent Alexander-Arnold deal is Arne Slot’s main priority for Liverpool
Liverpool are yet to welcome a new player to the club ahead of the 2024/25 campaign but the Merseyside club are very keen to tie Trent Alexander-Arnold down to a new contract. The full-back’s current deal at Anfield expires in 2025 and that is too close for comfort when it comes to a player that has often been described as …
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The 16 best soccer-playing nations across the globe will battle it out for the coveted gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer. However, soccer in the Olympic Games is a little different from other men’s tournaments, which is why we have decided to break it down and make it more accessible for all. Continue reading to learn all …
Read More »Unstoppable Real Madrid clinch third consecutive crown
Real Madrid secured their 13th European Cup and their fourth in five years with a 3-1 victory over Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in 2017-18. t would be Gareth Bale who would emerge as the hero, coming off the bench to score a miraculous overhead kick before netting again via a mistake from Loris Karius. The …
Read More »Bournemouth director seeks reunion with Juventus youngster Dean Huijsen
Juventus teenager Dean Huijsen has offers on the table from the Bundesliga, but a move to Bournemouth could also be on the cards. The young defender made a brilliant impact in Turin during his time with Primavera and Next Gen squads. However, he was left starving for playing time after being promoted to the first team last season, so he …
Read More »Barcelona starlet aiming to achieve ‘something historic’ at the Olympics
We are just days away from the start of the Paris Olympics, with Barcelona starlet Pau Cubarsi being one of the players worth keeping an eye on. After narrowly missing out on the Spain squad for Euro 2024, the Barcelona defender is all set to represent his nation in the Olympics, alongside fellow teammates Fermin Lopez and Eric Garcia. Speaking …
Read More »Newcastle ‘fought hard’ to keep Liverpool away from Anthony Gordon
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has stated that Anthony Gordon is a crucial player for the Magpies ahead of the new season and has admitted that the club fought “really hard” to keep him at St James’ Park ahead of the June 30 financial deadline. The Tyneside club were one of several Premier League clubs that needed to sell players to …
Read More »Joseph Paintsil, Philadelphia Union headline the Best of MLS for Week 21
By Favian Renkel and Justin Ruderman Welcome back to Week No. 21 of Justin and Favian’s Weekly MLS Awards where SBI staff writers Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel bring you a glimpse at the best of each week in MLS. With the Leagues Cup break looming, Matchdays 27 and 28 marked the final MLS games for over a month as …
Read More »No fans for Belgian Nations League opener against Israel in Hungary
July 22 – Belgium will stage their Nations League fixture, September 6, against Israel in Hungary behind closed doors, the Belgian FA (RBFA) confirmed. The Belgians were to host Israel in Brussels but because of security concerns over the conflict in the Middle East and potential protests, authorities in the Belgian capital and other local cities declined to stage the …
Read More »Big deals done: Yoro to Man Utd, Onana to Villa. Transfer market heats up
July 23 – Centre half Leny Yoro (pictured) has joined Manchester United on a £62 million five-year deal, the most expensive deal done this week in the summer transfer window. The 18-year-old seemed destined to sign for Real Madrid before Ineos-backed United swooped in, showing a real change in intent from the club as they continue to build aggressively. It …
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