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September 23 – When FIFA announced the expansion of the Club World Cup, causing a widespread backlash from elite players and their unions over potential burnout, it slipped many peoples’ minds that a totally separate competition with a similar format to the old CWC was also on the calendar. The first edition of the so-called Intercontinental Cup – revealed last …

Juventus merely asked for information regarding Albert Gudmundsson who ended up sealing a move to Fiorentina last summer. The Icelandic star was one of the best revelations in Serie A last season, guiding Genoa towards a mid-table finish. The 27-year-old showcased a fabulous skillset that includes dazzling dribbling, remarkable creativity and terrific shooting skills. Therefore, fans and observers alike knew …

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag finds himself under increasing scrutiny as the club’s performance continues to fall short of expectations. Despite being given the summer to build on his squad and implement his strategies, the Dutchman struggled to deliver consistent results. Now, rumors are swirling that the hierarchy at Old Trafford is exploring potential replacements. Former Juventus manager Massimiliano …

With an 0-2 start to the 2024 season, the Giants were desperate for a win in Week 3. They lost 28-6 to the Vikings at home in Week 1. New York was on the road in Week 2 and lost 21-18 to the Commanders. For their Week 3 matchup, the Giants were on the road to face Deshaun Watson and …

Leeds United have announced plans to increase the capacity of their Elland Road stadium to 53,000. The project will see the home of the Championship side expanded by more than 15,000 seats, with the work to be carried out over an extended period in order to limit disruption to the stadium in the meantime. Bet £10 & Get £60 in …

St. Louis’ CITYPark has been chosen as the decisive home venue for the U.S. men’s national team’s CONCACAF Nations League home quarterfinal tie this November. U.S. Soccer revealed the news on Monday just under two months until the match will be played. The match, which is scheduled for Nov. 18, will mark Mauricio Pochettino’s first competitive match in charge of …

September 23 – North Korea’s return to international football post-pandemic has been nothing short of spectacular with the defeat of Japan 1-0 in the final of the U-20 Women’s World Cup to claim the tournament for a third time. At the Estadio El Campin in Bogota, Colombia, secured a narrow win against Japan in a repeat of the Asian Cup …

The upcoming Europa League clash between Dynamo Kyiv and Lazio promises to be an exciting encounter, as Kyiv hope to maintain their strong start to the season. The match will take place on 25th September 2024 at Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, a neutral venue due to ongoing circumstances in Ukraine. Kyiv have been in fine form in both domestic and European competitions, …

Genoa have been dealt with a couple of blows ahead of next Saturday’s Serie A contest against Juventus. The Grifone are coming off a defeat in Venezia, one that witnessed a truly horrific injury to Ruslan Malinovskyi. The freak accident occurred when the Ukrainian went sliding to the ground, but his foot got stuck underneath his body, thus breaking his …

The Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of the President of the Kuwait Soccer Association, Hayef Al Mutairi, along with his deputy Ahmed Aqla Al-Anzi, and Secretary-General Salah Al-Qanai. Officials have detained the trio for 21 days and referred them to the Central Prison, pending further investigation. This action follows the fallout from the recent Kuwait-Iraq match. It sparked widespread …