The English Premier League and Fanatics recently announced an exclusive partnership that will see Fanatics Collectibles become the sole provider of EPL trading cards, trading card games, and stickers starting in June 2025. This multi-year deal opens up a new chapter for EPL collectibles, as Fanatics brings an impressive track record and a dedication to
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The Soccer Tournament is set to kick off with an exciting matchup between Burnley, co-owned by NFL legend J.J. Watt, and Concafa SC, led by former NFL punter and ESPN personality Pat McAfee. This 7-on-7, $1 million winner-take-all event will take place from June 5-10 in Cary, North Carolina, with ESPN+ broadcasting all the action.
Real Madrid will be receiving the LaLiga trophy in a private ceremony at the club’s Valdebebas training ground this coming Sunday. Sources have confirmed that this ceremony will be taking place behind closed doors. The Spanish football federation, responsible for the league trophy, initially intended to hand over the trophy at Madrid’s next game, which
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has announced that he will be returning to his homeland of Brazil to rejoin Fluminense after his contract with Chelsea expires at the end of the season. The 39-year-old made the decision public on April 29, ending his four-year tenure with the English club. Silva has now signed a contract with
Diego Maradona’s Golden Ball trophy, awarded to him for being named the best player at the 1986 World Cup, will be up for auction in France on June 6. This marks the first time a Golden Ball trophy will be auctioned off, and there are high expectations for the amount it will fetch. The auction
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has emphasized the importance of star forward Kylian Mbappé contributing defensively in their upcoming Champions League semifinal second leg against Borussia Dortmund. Despite a quiet first-leg performance from the French captain, Enrique believes that Mbappé needs to be involved at both ends of the pitch to help the team overturn
West Ham manager David Moyes has announced that he will be leaving his role by mutual consent when his contract expires at the end of the season. This news comes after a recent poor run of form for the Premier League club, culminating in a 5-0 defeat to Chelsea. Despite ending West Ham’s 43-year wait
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has recently made a statement regarding his future at the club after manager Jürgen Klopp’s impending departure. With Klopp confirming his exit in January, questions arose about whether Van Dijk would stay at Liverpool long-term, especially considering his contract is set to expire at the end of next season. However,
Girona’s historic qualification for the Champions League is now in limbo due to their connection with partner club Manchester City. UEFA rules state that clubs under the same ownership group cannot both participate in the same competition, raising concerns about Girona’s spot in the 2024-25 Champions League. As one of the 13 teams within the
Despite Bayern Munich reaching out to Erik ten Hag regarding their head coach position, sources have revealed to ESPN that the Dutchman’s preference is to remain at Manchester United. This decision comes at a time when Bayern are in search of a new manager following their announcement of parting ways with Thomas Tuchel at the