In May 2024, it was announced that energy drink manufacturer Red Bull would be purchasing a minority stake in Championship side Leeds United. The Austrian company also became the main front-of-shirt sponsor of the West Yorkshire club from 2024/25, which sparked controversy in a first-of-a-kind deal in English football. But how did an energy drinks company become associated with such …

There are so many variables that could affect predictions for the 2024/25 English Premier League, including some unknowns. There have been several key transfers among teams across the league. Riccardo Clafiori joined the best defense from last campaign with Arsenal. Manchester United signed several defensive players to shore up its issues from last season. Yet, there are always lingering threats …

Liverpool are ready to allow left-back duo Calum Scanlon and Owen Beck to leave Anfield this summer as the Merseyside club are happy with their options for the role.  Arne Slot is set to finalise his squad at the Merseyside club over the coming weeks and there could be several outgoings at Anfield before the transfer window shuts as a number …

Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce suffered an early exit from the Champions League in just his fifth match in charge of the Turkish giants. After seeing-off Lugano in the second qualifying round, the 61-year-old saw Fener go down 2-1 to a stoppage-time winner at Lille in the first leg of their next tie last week. They drew level through a Bafode Diakite …

Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho would like to join French giants Paris Saint Germain this summer according to reports. Sancho’s career at United has been far from plain sailing and he was frozen out last season by Erik ten Hag following a falling out after the Englishman disagreed with his manager’s view that he didn’t reach the required levels in training. …

With the 2024 European Championships concluded, it’s time to shift focus to the upcoming domestic football season and explore potential early betting opportunities. Last season was quite revealing, with Arsenal giving Manchester City a serious challenge, ultimately losing the league by just two points. This sets the stage for an intriguing new season. Currently, Manchester City has some betting value, …

A pair of Americans suited up together for the first time in Barnsley colors on Tuesday night. Gabriel Slonina made his club debut for the English League One club while defender Donovan Pines scored in Barnsley’s 4-2 penalty shootout win over Wigan Athletic. It marked Slanina’s first appearance since joining on loan from Chelsea while Pines made his fifth overall …

AC Milan has shown interest in Juventus striker Arkadiusz Milik as the Polish forward recovers from an injury. Milik has been sidelined since suffering an injury while playing for Poland at Euro 2024. Despite being one of the first-team players Juventus has deemed surplus to requirements, the club is now reconsidering his status. This change comes after the sale of …

Manchester United have confirmed Luke Shaw will miss the beginning of the season due to a calf injury picked up at the start of pre-season training.  Shaw was plagued by injury last season and made just 15 appearances in all competitions as United finished eighth in the league and won the FA Cup. The 29-year-old was picked by Gareth Southgate …

Exclusive: United Kingdom TV broadcaster TNT Sports has decided not to renew its rights deal with Ligue 1, sources have confirmed to World Soccer Talk. TNT Sports, previously known as BT Sport, had the exclusive Ligue 1 rights until mid-May 2024, broadcasting more than 200 Ligue 1 games per season. In spite of this, World Soccer Talk has learned that …