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March 19 – Flamengo, Fluminense and Botafogo were handed benign draws in the Copa Libertadores while Palmeiras and River Plate of Argentina face a tougher route to the knockout stages.  On Monday, Conmebol, the South American football confederation, staged the draw for this season’s Copa Libertadores, which kicks on April 3. The equivalent of the Champions League, the competition unites …

New Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe claims the club will change its transfer market policy heading into the summer. The British billionaire recently purchased just over 27% of the club for around $1.6 billion. Despite only becoming a minority owner, the deal gives Ratcliffe sporting control of the team. As a result, much of the transfer business at …

After Saturday’s FA Cup exit at Man City, it’s been interesting to read Pep Guardiola’s comments on our struggles this season. The Spaniard – widely considered one of the greatest coaches of all time – believes playing in four competitions this season has been the biggest challenge for Eddie Howe and his squad, feeling this may have been a season …

By Favian Renkel and Justin Ruderman Welcome back to Justin and Favian’s Weekly MLS Awards where SBI staff writers Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel bring you a glimpse at the best of Week Four in MLS. This week featured chaos in several matches, a coaching debut, and the Windy City living up to its nickname. Let’s dive in! Player of …

March 19 – Nottingham Forest have become the latest Premier League club to be savagely punished for overspending, dropping into the relegation zone as a result with nine games remaining. Forest have been docked four points after being found guilty of breaching the league’s profitability and sustainability regulations (PSR), which typically allow clubs to lose a maximum of £105 million …

Juventus is actively seeking a new goalkeeper due to their current choices aging. Wojciech Szczesny has long been the team’s primary goalkeeper and continues to deliver outstanding performances when called upon. However, with Szczesny set to turn 34 next month, the club acknowledges that it’s only a matter of time before age impacts his ability to maintain top-level performances. In …

Tickets to the friendly between Chelsea and Celtic this upcoming summer at Notre Dame Stadium are now on sale. The English giants are making another trip to the United States this summer. It is the Blues’ third trip to the USA for summer friendlies in the last three years. For Celtic, playing friendlies in the United States is not nearly …

March 19 – Legislation to establish an independent regulator to oversee English professional football was being introduced today in an effort to ensure financial sustainability as well as stopping teams from joining breakaway competitions like the European Super League. The British government wants to encourage stability and the regulator will be independent of football authorities with the power to fine clubs …

While Barcelona have been reaping the rewards of La Masia‘s ability to cultivate talents like clockwork this season, gems existing within the first team are only the tip of the iceberg. Indeed, it is important to recognize that there are many more talented individuals in the academy, each with their own potential to shine on the big stage. And one …

According to Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich are open to the possibility of selling Joshua Kimmich for a suitable fee this summer, a year before his current contract expires. The midfielder is apparently open to the idea as well, though he has a list of clubs which he would be willing to join, containing Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, …