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April 4 – Anfield has been crowned the UK’s best football stadium in a new ranking by tech company NSoft, which analysed 30 grounds across England and Scotland using a mix of matchday metrics. Liverpool’s storied home scored 8.85 out of 10 in the index, which factored in stadium capacity, proximity to public transport, cost of a pie and pint, …

Last week, La Liga handed Barcelona a major blow by announcing their cessation of 475 VIP seats to Middle East entities as invalid, as the seats do not actually exist, yet. This meant that the economic lever that Barça utilised by selling VIP seat rights cannot be taken into the club’s balance sheets, thus accounting for a reduction of €100 …

Turin’s streets became a stage for protest as Juventus’ hardcore fan groups made their stance clear: Andrea Agnelli is not welcome back, as reported by Football-Italia. A banner unfurled outside FIAT’s headquarters delivered a scathing rebuke, accusing the former president of complicity in past controversies and urging him to steer clear of the club. The sign, reading “Abuse and convictions …

After nearly two decades at the pinnacle of European soccer, a 2014 FIFA World Cup winner and current Serie A star has announced he will retire at the end of the 2024-25 season. The 36-year-old defender revealed the emotional news in a heartfelt message on social media, confirming that this summer will mark the final chapter of an exceptional journey. With …

Ronaldo’s side were looking to close the gap on their second-placed rivals to three points.

Eddie Howe has singled out a first teamer for praise after consistent performances in recent weeks. Newcastle have been forced into changes with Lewis Hall and Sven Botman both out injured, while Anthony Gordon has simultaneously completed his three-match suspension. Several of the lads have stood up and made themselves counted in the absence of some of the key names …

April 4 – It has been a week of contrasts across the Premier League as match week 30 delivered both season-best attendance figures and record lows, with an average capacity of 97.44% across all ten fixtures. While some clubs pushed towards European qualification in front of packed stands, others saw dwindling numbers as their seasons petered out. Chelsea joined the …

Barcelona and Real Betis are set to lock horns this weekend, in what could be yet another consequential tie in the context of the title race. The Catalans have been in terrific form since the turn of the year and are currently on a nine-game winning streak in La Liga, which helped Hansi Flick’s men equal Luis Enrique’s record. However, …

Juventus’ 2024/25 campaign has become a masterclass in resilience, yet the mounting injury crisis poses an existential threat to their ambitions. With Federico Gatti joining Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal on the sidelines, and Douglas Luiz, Andrea Cambiaso, and Arkadiusz Milik battling recurring fitness issues, manager Igor Tudor faces a tactical puzzle that could define his tenure. The club’s defensive …

After years without silverware, Argentina has reemerged as one of the most dominant national teams in history, with Lionel Messi at the helm. But in a country where soccer is deeply ingrained in the culture, not everyone agrees that this era is the greatest. An Argentine legend has weighed in, pointing out what Messi’s team still lacks to be considered …