[ad_1] Man Utd investor Jim Ratcliffe has warned the Premier League to “be careful” that the traditional ‘big six’ aren’t put at a disadvantage moving forwards, claiming they are the reason the world shows interest in the English top flight. According to current rules, all 20 Premier League clubs have an equal vote in meetings, and any new regulations that …
Read More »USMNT blasts referee Kevin Ortega following Copa America exit
[ad_1] The U.S. men’s national team admitted that their poor performance vs. Uruguay led to Copa America elimination on Monday night, but referee Kevin Ortega was also at the forefront of criticism. Ortega received ample complaints after the USMNT’s 1-0 group stage finale loss to Uruguay at Arrowhead Stadium. Mathias Olivera’s 66th minute rebound finish proved to be the lone …
Read More »UEFA reports 3.3m+ through fan zones and on course for 5bn cumulative TV audience
[ad_1] July 2 – With stadiums having been at full capacity from the opening match of the Euro 2024 finals, UEFA has released a further set of numbers on the engagement of fans within Germany, and internationally, as the tournament closes out its round of 16 matches. Of the 2.7 million tickets so far made available, 85% have gone to …
Read More »Barcelona’s financial demands that led to young centre-back’s exit falling through
[ad_1] Following weeks of speculation, Barcelona have finally decided to not go through with the sale of Mika Faye. The young defender was closely linked with a move to FC Porto. However, Barça have decided to retain his services for the season ahead, meaning the defender’s move to Portugal is now off the table. Why did Barcelona veto Porto move? …
Read More »Who was the controversial referee in the USA vs Uruguay game?
[ad_1] The United States men’s national team bounced out of Copa America 2024 Monday night due to a loss to Uruguay. Gregg Berhalter’s team had to beat the South Americans on the night to remain in the tournament. This was due to Panama topping Bolivia in the other Group C matchup on the night. The results, however, mean that both …
Read More »Costa Saves Portugal & Ronaldo’s Blushes Against Slovenia
[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo’s out-of-sorts Portugal recorded a 3-0 shootout win over Slovenia after playing out a goalless draw over 120 minutes in their EURO 2024 Round-of-16 clash at Deutsche Bank Park on Monday night (July 1). Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa was the star of the show in Frankfurt, as his spectacular saves denied Slovenia their first knockout victory in the …
Read More »Southampton boss Russell Martin signs new-three year contract with Premier League newcomers
[ad_1] Russell Martin has signed a new three-year contract with Southampton. Martin, 38, took charge of the Saints last summer before leading them back to the Premier League in his first season via a Championship play-off final victory over Leeds. The former Swansea and MK Dons boss guided Southampton to a fourth place finish in the league, overseeing a historic …
Read More »Barcelona will restrict minutes of future No. 10 starlet next season to avoid burnout
[ad_1] Lamine Yamal is the talk of the town across Europe after enjoying a fine breakthrough season at FC Barcelona and now going on to star for the Spanish national team at the UEFA Euro 2024. Just 16 years old, Yamal has set the stage alight with his brilliant performances for club and country and is already taking on the …
Read More »Pogba “I’m still a Juventus player but haven’t heard from anyone”
[ad_1] Paul Pogba declares his intention to return to the pitch, noting that he remains a Juventus player, although his future is unclear. The 31-year-old joined the Bianconeri for a second stint in July 2022, but it has proven to be an ill-fated move on the club’s part. The Frenchman missed the vast majority of the 2022/23 on the treatment, …
Read More »US Soccer issues statement on the future of Gregg Berhalter
[ad_1] Monday night’s 1-0 loss to Uruguay may have been the last game Gregg Berhalter manages for US Soccer. The defeat eliminated the United States men’s national team from the Copa America, a tournament it is hosting. It was an unequivocal disappointment and embarrassment. The USMNT, with several young playmakers across top European clubs, won just two games in a …
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