Neymar is considering his future at Paris Saint-Germain, unhappy with the comments made by club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi in a press interview. “You have to be humble again. You have to change to avoid injuries, suspensions, and fouls that change a game,” Al-Khelaifi said while talking about Neymar to Le […]
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Gareth Bale to Join LAFC in Shock MLS Transfer
The 32-year-old Welsh superstar is set to join LAFC after he agreed to the terms offered by the MLS club. Gareth Bale will officially become a free agent on 1 July, when his deal with Real Madrid ends. LAFC will sign him at cost zero, given that he’s out of […]
Pros and Cons of the Exclusive Apple MLS Streaming Deal
Apple just locked up the next ten years of MLS streaming rights. The US soccer league should net roughly $250 million per year from the exclusive streaming deal. While some matches will still likely air on television, Apple will offer all every single MLS match. There are some obvious advantages […]
NYCFC Boss Deila Leaves to Take Over Standard Liege in Belgium
New York City FC is changing its head coach midseason. Norwegian manager Ronny Deila is leaving for Liege in Belgium, with Nick Cushing taking his role on an interim basis. Deila, 46, will have a tough mission in Liege. Standard finished in 14th place last season. The club plans a […]
LAFC Pens 18-Month Deal With Italy and Juventus Legend Chiellini
Giorgio Chiellini has signed an 18-month contract with LAFC in the MLS. Chiellini announced his deal with the LA club after his contract with Juventus was terminated. The central defender also retired from the Italian national team this month. Chiellini was a target for the MLS last year, but opted […]
Real Madrid, AS Monaco Agree on $110+ Million for Aurelien Tchouameni
Aurelien Tchouameni is set to join Real Madrid in a deal that will exceed $110 million. According to The Athletic‘s sources, Tchouameni’s move is imminent, as the clubs are working to finalize paperwork before making a formal announcement regarding the transfer. The 22-year-old has been a target for many of […]
AS Roma Wins Inaugural Conference League Title, Mourinho Records Historic Triple
AS Roma beat Feyenoord 1-0 in Tirana to be crowned winner of the newly created Conference League. Thanks to his team’s triumph, Jose Mourinho became the only manager in the world to have won all three current European club competitions. Mourinho won gold in the Champions League with two different […]
DraftKings Drops First Packs for Upcoming Reignmakers NFT Fantasy Football Game
DraftKings is increasingly throwing itself into the sports NFT landscape through its marketplace, which lives alongside its sportsbook, casino, and daily fantasy sports offerings. On Tuesday, the site took its next step toward innovation in this sphere by dropping NFTs for its upcoming Reignmakers fantasy football game. On Tuesday, users […]
Blackpool’s Jake Daniels Becomes Only Active UK Football Player to Come Out as Gay
Forward Jake Daniels is reintroducing himself to soccer fans after publicly coming out as gay. “I feel like I am ready to tell people my story. I want people to know the real me,” Daniels told Sky Sports. Daniels said he believes “now is the right time to do it,” […]
Sorare Forges Partnership with MLB to Create NFT-Based Fantasy Game
Sorare became the first big name in sports NFTs when it launched its fantasy soccer game in 2019. Now, the company will expand its reach thanks to a new deal with Major League Baseball. MLB and Sorare have announced the launch of an NFT-based fantasy game sometime this summer, though […]
EA Sports to Rename Iconic FIFA Video Game Series Starting 2023
EA Sports failed to reach an agreement with the world football governing body over an extension of their naming license. As a result, FIFA will now be called EA Sports FC from 2023. “After nearly 30 years of creating genre-defining interactive football experiences, we will soon begin an exciting new […]
Manchester City to Sign Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland will join Manchester City on July 1. The English Premier League leaders confirmed the deal through an official statement. According to The Athletic, City will only pay a fee of $65 million for his services, almost a third of what Chelsea was planning to bid in 2021 to […]
Maradona Branded $9 Million Shirt a ‘Joke’ Because of Poor Quality
Diego Maradona’s match-worn “Hand of God” shirt from the game against England at the 1986 World Cup was sold for $8.93 million on Wednesday, making it the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia on record. Maradona scored two of the most iconic goals in the history of football while wearing […]
DC United Looking to Sign Gareth Bale from Real Madrid
Gareth Bale runs out of contract at Real Madrid this summer and the 32-year-old won’t be offered another deal at Santiago Bernabeu. Bale enjoys life in Spain and could end up staying with another La Liga club. Several sources also claim he’s spent time thinking about retirement, but the player […]
Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ Shirt Becomes Available, Auction Could Set Price at Over $5 Million
The shirt worn by Diego Maradona in the match against England at the 1986 World Cup is up for sale. Auctioneer Sotheby’s says the jersey could end up costing more than $5.2 million. The auction opens on April 20. Brahm Wachter, the head of streetwear and modern collectibles at Sotheby’s, […]
Ajax Boss Ten Hag on Verge of Being Appointed Man. United Manager
Manchester United found its man. Erik Ten Hag is set to be appointed manager at Old Trafford, sources close to the deal told ESPN. The 52-year old was interviewed in March. United also had Paris Saint-Germain’s Mauricio Pochettino, Spain’s Luis Enrique, and Sevilla’s Julen Lopetegui among their options. Chelsea’s Thomas […]
USMNT Qualifies for World Cup Despite 2-0 Defeat in Costa Rica
The US men’s national team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup despite losing 2-0 in their last preliminary round match against Costa Rica. Canada also lost 1-0 away to Panama, but finished atop the CONCACAF group. The Canadians secured a place in Pot Three at the Friday World Cup […]
Barcelona Beats Real Madrid to Reach Champions League Semifinals in Front of Record-Breaking Crowd for Women’s Football
FC Barcelona won 5-2 against Real Madrid and secured its place in the Women’s Champions League semifinals. A total of 91,553 fans attended the second leg of this Champions League El Clasico, setting a new record in women’s football. Barcelona won 8-3 on aggregate and showed Real still has a […]
Beckham Hands Instagram Account to Ukrainian Doctor in Kharkiv
David Beckham has given control of his Instagram account to a doctor working in Kharkiv, Ukraine. On Sunday, Beckham’s Instagram stories presented videos and photos of Iryna, a child anaesthesiologist and the head of the regional perinatal center. The doctor was on her shift at the hospital. She showed Beckham’s […]
Heavy Sanctions for Queretaro after Savage Fan Violence, Government Refuses to Confirm Death Toll
Unofficial reports claim at least 17 people lost their lives during the confrontations between Queretaro and Atlas supporters at the weekend. Despite not confirming any casualties, the Mexican Football Federation and the Liga MX officials have slapped Queretaro with lengthy bans. As a result, the club received a one-year stadium […]